study abroad in sydneythe experience of a lifetime2012

“Sydney is a campus alive withpossibilities. You will be in thecompany of great minds: manywill be your teachers, othersyour fellow students. here, youwill grow and learn, and not onlyin the academic sense.”

dr Michael spenceVice–chancellor andprincipal

contents

04 Welcome to the University of Sydney

05 Welcome to Sydney

06 Study in the heart of the city

08 Student life

09 accommodation

10 facilities & Services

12 Study abroad internship program

14 areas of Study

16 eligibility

17 how to apply

18 complementary programs

19 online information

iMportant dates

second seMester 2011 first seMester 2012 second seMester 2012

18 – 22 Julyorientation WeeK

25 JulylectUreS BeGin

26 – 30 septeMberStUdY Vacation

7 – 19 noVeMberexamS – SemeSter endS

early deceMberSemeSter tWo reSUltS releaSed

27 feb – 2 Marchorientation WeeK

5 MarchlectUreS BeGin

6- 13 aprilStUdY Vacation

18 – 30 Juneexam period

Mid JulySemeSter one reSUltS releaSed

23 – 27 Julyorientation WeeK

30 JulylectUreS BeGin

24 – 28 septeMberStUdY Vacation

12 – 24 noVeMberexam period

early deceMberSemeSter tWo reSUltS releaSed

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factS & fiGUreS

faculties & Schools 16

Student clubs and societies 215 (43 sports)

total study abroad & exchange1,100 inbound 600 outbound

StUdentS 49,059

total postgraduate (research) 4,208

total postgraduate (coursework) 12,239

total undergraduate 32,612

international StUdentS 10,832

africa & middle east 543

americas 1,284

asia (north-east) 5,973

asia (South-east & central) 2,153

europe 805

oceania, antartica and others 74

WorldWide ranKinGS 2010

QS World University rankings 37

theS-times higher education Supplement

71

Shanghai Jiao tong 92

welcoMe to the uniVersity of sydneythe experience of a lifetime

the University of Sydney’s Study abroad and exchange programs provide students with the exciting opportunity to add an international perspective to their education at a leading australian university with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

the Study abroad and exchange programs allow students already enrolled at an internationally accredited university to explore their academic interests and cross-cultural understanding by studying at the University of Sydney for one or two semesters.

Students enrolled in these programs will not be awarded a degree from the University of Sydney; instead they can transfer credits to their home university upon completion of their study period in australia. Students can choose from over 4000 different units of study from a diverse range of faculties and schools. in addition, study abroad students can choose to take an internship as a part of their enrolment at the University of Sydney.

many units of study (classes or subjects) focus on australian topics or offer field trips to locations throughout new South Wales and surrounding states. our research is some of the strongest in australia and Study abroad and exchange students will have opportunities to participate in this research from a theoretical and practical standpoint. When you leave, you’ll have developed the skills to become a leader in whatever field you choose. our former students include prime ministers, nobel laureates, academy award winners, business leaders and medical pioneers, who have all benefited from our determination to develop curious minds that embrace challenges and devour knowledge, reveal new perspectives and devise solutions.

sydney.edu.au

the study abroad program is a fee-paying program.

student exchange is a tuition fee waiver program. the University of Sydney has an extensive range of student exchange programs with universities throughout the americas, europe and asia. Students should check with their home institution’s exchange office about the application process.

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sydney is welcoMingSydney is a bustling global city with amenities and opportunities to match. it is set on one of the world’s most beautiful harbours, close to over 35 stunning golden sand beaches. the University of Sydney’s camperdown/darlington campus is located within minutes of the city centre by efficient public transport.

sydney’s peopleSydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world (around 25 percent of Sydney’s population was born overseas, while a further 20 percent are children of those immigrants). more than a quarter of Sydney residents speak a language other than english, most commonly mandarin, cantonese, arabic, Greek, Vietnamese, italian, Spanish, Korean and indonesian. as the meeting place for such a host of nations and traditions, Sydney is the perfect place to experience different cultures, languages and perspectives.

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TO CUMBERLAND CAMPUS

TO CAMDEN CAMPUS (65Kms)

study in the heart of the citysydney.edu.au/about/campuses

1. camperdown–darlington campuses2. music (Sydney conservatorium

of music)3. rozelle campus – Visual arts

(Sydney college of the arts)4. mallett Street campus –

faculty of nursing5. cumberland campus –

health Sciences6. camden campus – agriculture and

Veterinary Science7. Surry hills campus – dentistry8. taylors college

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student life

Being a student at the University of Sydney isn’t just about study. Becoming involved in non-academic activities at the University helps you develop a network of friends and broaden your outlook and skills.

uniVersity of sydney uniVersity union (usu)for a small semester fee you can obtain a membership to the University of Sydney Union which provides you access to more than 200 union-backed clubs and services. You can’t help but find someone who shares your interests; from opera to oxfam, comedy to commerce, or religion to rubik’s cubes, there is something for everyone. the USU has extensive entertainment offerings with bustling bars, fantastic bands and themed celebrations throughout the year.

Union membership also helps you save money. once you pay your semester fee you’ll receive your access card, which gives you food, drink and shopping discounts on and off-campus.

www.usuonline.com

represent yourself the Students’ representative council (Src) and Sydney University postgraduate representative association (SUpra) represent, campaign and advocate for students across the University. Src and SUpra caseworkers can help you with academic appeals and queries, tenancy and work-related problems. its legal service can provide you with advice on most legal matters. a second-hand bookshop allows you to sell and buy old books at a low cost.

sydney.edu.au/src & www.supra.usyd.edu.au/

sydney uniVersity sport and fitness (susf)Sydney University Sport and fitness offers everything you need from state-of-the-art facilities and tailored fitness programs to over 40 sporting clubs. You can use our seven fitness facilities on campus, which include an olympic-size swimming pool and climbing wall, or you can team up with friends on our squash, tennis and basketball courts.

www.susf.com.au

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accoMModationsydney.edu.au/accom

choosing where to live can be one of the biggest decisions you will make when studying abroad, but it does not need to be daunting – and you aren’t alone. there are plenty of options in Sydney, and we offer support services to assist you to make the right choice. the University of Sydney can help you find a suitable place to live, and provide you with ongoing accommodation assistance and advice to make the move to Sydney as smooth as possible.

liVing on-caMpusthe University has seven affiliated residential colleges on the camperdown and darlington campuses. all of the colleges, except St andrew’s, St paul’s and Wesley, participate in a joint application process. You can download the joint application form from the website of any of the participating colleges. When completing the form, place the colleges in order of preference and send the completed form to the college which is your first preference. You will need to submit individual applications to St andrew’s, St paul’s and Wesley colleges.

liVing off-caMpus Sydney is a large city and there are many suburbs that are an easy commute by public transport to the University of Sydney. it is a good idea not to make any permanent arrangements for private accommodation prior to arrival as it is important to inspect properties before committing to any tenancy agreements. the University’s accommodation information Service can offer advice on any agreement prior to signing.

the accommodation information Service maintains an extensive online database that students can access to look for accommodation. off-campus housing options include:

– shared houses or apartments: a$110 to a$300+ per week, per person (including utilities)

– full board: a$180 to a$300+ per week (including meals)

– apartment: a$200 to a$400+ per week

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facilities & serVicessydney.edu.au/current_students/student_services

health and welfarehealth the University health Service offers a comprehensive and confidential general practitioner service and emergency medical care to all members of the University community. sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_services/health_welfare/university_health_service

counselling the University has a number of qualified professionals who can help you fulfil your academic, individual and social goals. enrolled students can use the counselling Service free of charge. sydney.edu.au/counselling

religion our on-campus multifaith chaplaincy centre is currently visited by chaplains representing a range of faiths. the main campus offers prayer rooms for muslim students and halal food is available from most Student Union catering outlets on campus. Kosher food is available for all students from mandelbaum house on the darlington campus. sydney.edu.au/chaplains

acadeMic supportlibrary services the University of Sydney library is a network of many subject-specialist libraries located on several campuses. more than 5 million items are available, including over 70,000 electronic journals. sydney.edu.au/library

it support as a Sydney student you will get a university account that gives you access to a range of services, including free email, internet and access to e-learning facilities. a number of on-campus computer labs provide free access to computers, while there is wide wireless coverage across the darlington and camperdown campuses.sydney.edu.au/ict/switch/

learning assistance the learning centre and the mathematics learning centre can help you develop the skills you need for successful university study. Services include one-to-one tutoring, study materials and workshops. sydney.edu.au/lc sydney.edu.au/mlc

disability support disability Services helps students with a disability to realise their academic and social potential and participate fully in University life. if you have a disability, you should contact disability Services before you start university to discover how they can help you. sydney.edu.au/disability

once you get to Sydney you’re not alone. We run a wide range of services to help you get the most out of your time here, to prepare for life beyond university, and to help you if times get tough.

these are just a few of the ways we will support your health and welfare, academic life, and career planning during your time with us. for more detailed information, visit sydney.edu.au/current_students

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prograM detailsthe Study abroad internship program gives you the opportunity to complement your academic study with meaningful industry experience. as an intern you will complete:

– 15 days/120 hours of meaningful industry placement;

– 8 hours of professional development;

– assessment including 4 reflective journals and 1 final project report.

the Study abroad internship is worth 6 credit points. in general, students participating in the program will enrol in 3 units of study plus the internship.

the Study abroad internship program offers you the chance to:

– develop familiarity with the australian workplace culture;

– apply your learning in real workplace situations;

– enhance your interpersonal, communication and cross-cultural skills; and

study abroad internship prograM

– Gain a competitive advantage in the graduate employment market by developing global connections in your chosen profession.

eligibilityStudy abroad internships are allocated on a competitive basis. to be considered for this program you must:

– have satisfied all the entry requirements of the Study abroad program;

– must have achieved higher than a cumulative Gpa of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or a ‘B’ on the ectS grading scale;

– have completed at least 1.5 years of tertiary study; and

– Sit an interview after your arrival in Sydney.

how to applySimply submit the following documents together with your Study abroad application:

– resume; and – cover letter.

“my experience as an intern has been great. i cannot say enough how good it was for me to actually have time in the office setting and see what it is like to work for a serious company. my experience has opened up my mind to the world of business and life in an office. it has inspired me to complete my undergraduate studies and continue on for an mBa.”

Daniel, Boston College, USA.

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internship areasinternships are offered in the following areas:

– accounting; – architecture; – engineering; – environmental Science; – events & public relations; – finance; – Government & policy; – human resource management; – information technology; – marine Biology; – marketing; – media & communications; – medical research; – not for profit; – Sports management; and – Undergraduate/postgraduate research placements.

if your area of interest is not listed, contact the internship program coordinator to discuss alternate options.

study.abroadinternships@sydney.edu.au

or sydney.edu.au/future_students/ study_abroad/internships

please note: every effort will be made to offer internships to all eligible students however placement cannot be guaranteed prior to interview.

in case your application is unsuccessful, prospective students are advised to also enrol for additional units of study.

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areas of study

agriculture, food and natural resources

agriculture economicsagriculture Scienceanimal Scienceapplied economicsapplied Sciencehorticultural Scienceland and Water Scienceresource economics

architecture, design and planning

architecturedesign computingart Workshops (eg drawing, ceramics, digital video, web design)design (audio, illumination, Sustainable, Urban, computing)Building and Building Servicesdigital mediafacilities managementheritage conservationUrban and regional planning

arts and social sciences

aboriginal Studiesamerican Studiesancient historyanthropologyarab and islamic Studiesarchaeologyart history and theoryasian Studiesaustralian literatureaustralian political economyaustralian StudiesBiblical and Jewish Studieschinese Studieseconomicsenglisheuropean Studiesfilm StudiesGender StudiesGovernment and international relations

arts and social sciences (cont.)

Government (Business and Society and Governance)heritage Studies historyinternational and comparative literary Studiesinternational relationslanguages and language Studies (french, German, Greek, hebrew, hindi and Urdu, indonesian and malay, italian, Japanese, Korean, latin, russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, thai, Vietnamese)linguisticsmedia and communicationsmedieval Studiesmusicpeace and conflictperformance Studiesphilosophypolitical economypolitical ScienceSemioticsSocial policySociologyStudies in religionUS Studies

business

accountingBanking, finance and Quantitative financeBusiness and commercial lawBusiness information Systemscommercial laweconometricsfinancefinancial economicshuman resource management and coachingindustrial relations international Businessinternational Securitymanagement and management decision Sciences

business (cont.)

management of technologymarketing including Strategy, theory and researchorganisational analysis and Strategypublic policySupply chain and logistics managementtaxationtransport management

education and social work

coach education (sport)education managementeducational psychologyenglish literacy and dramafilm and theatre educationhealth educationinformational technology in educationoutdoor educationprimary and Secondary educationresearch methodologySocial WorkSpecial educationteaching and curriculum Studiesteaching english to Speakers of other languages (teSol)

engineering

aeronauticalchemicalcivilcomputere-commerceelectricalinformationinformation technologymechanicalmechatronicsproject managementSoftwareSpacetelecommunications

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health sciences (cumberland campus)

aboriginal health and community developmentageing and aged careBehavioural health ScienceBehavioural ScienceBiomedical Sciencescardiopulmonary physiotherapychild and adolescent healthclinical data managementcommunication disordersdevelopmental disability educationexercise and Sport ScienceGerontologyhealth informaticshealth information managementhealth Scienceshearing and Speechindigenous community healthleisure and healthmanipulative physiotherapymedical radiation Sciencesmedical Sonagraphyneurological physiotherapyphysiotherapyrehabilitation counsellingSpeech pathologySexual healthSports physiotherapyStutteringVision impairment Koori centreindigenous australialand and nationpolicy and powerhealth and community in aboriginal australia

law

administrative law and policyBusiness lawcontractscorporate lawcriminal lawcriminology

law (cont.)

environmental law environmental Science and lawequityfederal constitutional lawfoundations of lawhealth law/ public health lawinternational Business and lawinternational lawinternational taxationJurisprudencelabour law and relationslaw, lawyers and Justicelegal research,litigationreal propertytaxationtorts

Music (conservatorium campus)

compositionconductioninterdisciplinary applied researchmusic educationmusicologyopera StudiesperformanceBrassKeyboardpercussionStringsVocalWoodwind

science

artificial intelligenceBiochemistryBiological Scienceschemistryclimate changecoastal environmentsdigital mediaearth Sciencesecologyenvironmental ScienceGeography

science (cont.)

GeologyGeophysicshistory and philosophy of Sciencemarine ecology and Sciencesmathematics and Statisticsmicrobial Biosciencesmolecular Biology and Biotechnologynanoscience and technologyneurosciencesnumber theorynutritional and food Sciencesphysicsplant ecologypsychologytropical marine network program

Veterinary science

animal technologyaquaculture and WildlifeBehaviour digestionequine anatomyGeneticsmolecular Biologynutritionpharmacology and toxicologyVeterinary pathobiologyVeterinary medicineWelfare, husbandry and reproduction

Visual arts (rozelle campus)

contemporary art for educatorsfilm and digital imagefine artsmedia artsmultimedia designobject art and designStudio artVisual arts researchVisual arts theory and philosophy

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eligibility

to be considered for the Study abroad and exchange programs at the University of Sydney you must:

– Be an enrolled student at an internationally accredited university;

– have achieved the equivalent of a ‘credit’ or ‘Good average, or a cumulative Gpa of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a ‘c’ on the ectS Grading scale;

– meet any specific academic requirements (eg: portfolio for Visual arts);

– have a letter of nomination from your home university, if an exchange student.

english proficiencyif you can provide evidence that you have completed at least one year of full time university study in an english speaking country or in a tertiary institution where the language of instruction (i.e. teaching, assessment and examination) was in english, you will be considered to have satistfied our english proficiency requirements. otherwise you will require:

- ieltS overall band score of 6.5 or better with minimum of 6.0 in each band;

- toefl (paper based) 577 or better plus tWe (test of Written english) at 4.5 or better; or

- toefl (internet based) iBt score of 90 or better with a score of 21 or better in the Writing section.

sydney.edu.au/future_students/ study_abroad/admissions/ language_requirements

select your subJectsSelect up to 12 units of study for approval by international office and faculty staff. a full time load at the University of Sydney is 18 – 24 credit points however it is recommended that you get approval for many subjects at the time of application.

to view a full list of subjects please go to sydney.edu.au/courses/ ?action=uos_search_advanced

please note that you need to check the following before selecting subjects:

– the level of study is appropriate (1000-4000 units are undergraduate, 5000-6000 units are postgraduate)

– you meet the pre-requisites – the subject is offered in the correct semester (i.e Semester one (february – June), Semester 2 (July-november)

creditprior to requesting subjects it is suggested that you obtain academic advice for your proposed units of study. please check with your home university academic advisors to see if you will receive credits for your academic program at the University of Sydney.

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how to apply

study abroad

Go to the Study abroad program website at sydney.edu.au/studyabroad. download and complete the Study abroad application form and Unit of Study enrolment form.

attach all required documentation, as outlined on the application form. ensure documents are properly certified and translated.

Submit your application to one of the following places:

a. directly to the University of Sydney;

b. Your home university’s study abroad office, if they have a current agreement with the University of Sydney; or

c. one of the University of Sydney’s authorised representatives. a list of representatives is available at sydney.edu.au/future_students/ study_abroad/partners/study_abroad

student eXchange

apply to your home university’s exchange office to get advice on appropriate procedures. You must be nominated by your home university to be an exchange student.

Go to the Study abroad program website at sydney.edu.au/studyabroad. download and complete the Study abroad application form and Unit of Study enrolment form.

a. attach all required documentation, as outlined on the application form. ensure documents are properly certified and translated.

b. Submit your application to the exchange office at your home university. for University of Sydney exchange partners please go to sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/partners

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the sydney suMMer & winter schoolin addition to the Study abroad and exchange programs, the University of Sydney offers an intensive high quality Summer and Winter School program, on a full-fee paying basis. this program provides over 174 undergraduate and postgraduate units from a range of faculties and schools. Summer School runs from december with two start dates; december and early January. most units are taught over a 6 week period, although some are shorter. the Winter School starts in early July and runs for four weeks. as these programs run for less than 3 months, students may attend on a tourist visa.

how can i combine summer or winter schools with a study abroad or exchange semester?if you enrol at the University of Sydney for semester 1, which begins in march, you can take Summer School beforehand or Winter School after your semester ends. if you enrol at the University of Sydney for semester 2, which begins in late July, you can take Winter School beforehand or Summer School after your semester ends.

eligibilityYou must have the prerequisites to enrol in your desired unit(s) of study and meet the english proficiency requirements.

sydney.edu.au/summer

centre for english teaching (cet)if you do not reach the english language requirement for the Study abroad and exchange programs, you can study english on- campus before your program.

english programsthe centre for english teaching (cet) offers programs designed to help you reach your english language goals, such as obtaining entrance into the Study abroad and exchange programs or obtaining complete confidence in communicating in english.

programs include: academic english and intensive academic english; direct entry courses; ieltS preparation; General english and customised courses.sydney.edu.au/cet

coMpleMentary prograMs18

the university of sydney sydney.edu.au

study abroad sydney.edu.au/studyabroad

student exchange sydney.edu.au/studentexchange

exchange partners sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/partners

international office sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice

information in 12 different languages

sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/student/languages.shtml

course database sydney.edu.au/courses

agents and representatives sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/agents

online inforMation

scholarships sydney.edu.au/scholarships

international student support unit sydney.edu.au/issu

refund policy sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/costs_scholarships/fees/refund_policy.shtml

fees & print publicationssydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/publications

information in 12 different languagessydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/ student/languages.shtml

Videossydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/student/videos.shtml

sydneywww.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

department of immigration & citizenship (diac)www.immi.gov.au

“i can honestly say that this semester made it possible to really get to know the heart and soul of this beautiful country. this was an experience of a lifetime”

Anna, Universitat Mannheim, Germany

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study abroad and exchange programsinternational officelevel 4, Jane foss russell Building (G02)University of Sydney 9:00 to 5.00 monday to friday t +61 2 8627 8322e study.abroad@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/studyabroad

download an application form and apply today! sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/forms

produced by the international office, the University of Sydney, 2011. the University reserves the right to make alterations to any information contained within this publication without notice. it is an expressionof intent only and should not be taken as a firm offer or undertaking.

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