Semester Abroad in Australia

Students can choose to study at:

• James Cook University: Townsville Campus, Cairns Campus
  • The coastal cities of Cairns and Townsville provide modern sporting, cultural, entertainment and shopping facilities and a relaxed lifestyle. Both are located close to the Great Barrier Reef, in tropical North Queensland. 
  • Northern Queensland makes the perfect base for outdoor recreational activities including rainforest hiking, mountain biking, snorkeling and scuba diving on the reef.
  • The Townsville Campus has around 13,000 students, while Cairnes has over 4,000 students. 
  • Both campuses boast a variety of field trips, student clubs and support associations. 
• Deakin University: Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Warrnambool Campus
  
  • All of Deakin's campuses are located in region of Victoria, in south-eastern Australia. Victoria has welcomed people from around the world. Some of the world's best beaches make Victoria the ultimate study and travel destination
  • The Deakin Welcome Program allows study abroad students to join Australian students for a three day excursion and explore the area. The welcome program could include surfing lessons, lawn bowling, AFL games and more. 
  • The Melbourne Burwood Campus, as well as the Geelong campuses, are between one and one and a half hours away from downtown Melbourne. The Warrnambool campus is approximately three hours away. 
  • The Melbourne and Geelong campuses are the largest campuses, with the most amenities, while the Warrnambool campus is set in a quintessential Australian beach-side town and features specialist studies in aquaculture and marine biology. 

• The language of instruction at both institutions is English and Linfield students are able to enroll in courses in a variety of topics. 
• James Cooks Academics
• Deakin Academics

• The academic year in Australia is the reverse of the USA. Available both spring and fall terms:
  • Early February to mid-June or
  • Early July to mid-November

• Required minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• It is highly recommended that students take TCCA 230 (Intercultural Communication: Global Perspectives).

• With many options, with or without meal plans, students apply for accommodation online and arrange payment with the University directly.

• Cost Sheet
• Scholarship Information

• Program Brochure
• Information Booklet (Deakin) (PDF) - on safety, suggested spending budget, students guide, and more
• Information Booklet (JCU) (PDF) - on safety, suggested spending budget, students guide, and more
• Student Blogs