study abroad in Australia with IFSA
Wollongong
, Australia

University of Wollongong Partnership

Program Overview

Find everything from computer science to communications to creative arts at this large university. With fewer commuting students than other Aussie schools, it’s easier to get to know Australian peers. Gather on campus or head to the nearby beach to catch your first wave. Backed by the Mt. Keira rainforest, beautiful Wollongong is also just an hour and a half from Sydney by train.

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Fall: April 1
Spring: Oct. 1

Minimum GPA

2.60

Credit load

16

Housing

Apartment/Flat, Residence Hall/Dormitory

Instruction language

English

Prerequisites

None

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Academics

Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the University of Wollongong Program is preapproved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.

For a listing of class offerings, check out the University of Wollongong online class catalog and select "Undergraduate" of the proper year to view available courses.

The number of courses you take depends on the credit value of the courses you select. At the University of Wollongong, a full course load consists of 24 University of Wollongong points per semester for a total of 15-16 U.S. semester credit hours per semester.

4 UOW points = 2.5 U.S. semester credit hours

6 UOW points = 4 U.S. semester credit hours

8 UOW points = 5 U.S. semester credit hours

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

 

Australian Government | Department of Education | CRICOS: 00102E

Australian Government | Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency | TEQSA: PRV12062

Please find below restrictions or additional information about courses at Wollongong:

  • Faculty of Arts: must meet prerequisites
  • Faculty of Creative Arts: 200 level and above are restricted to students majoring in the relevant study area
  • Faculty of Commerce: must meet prerequisites
  • Faculty of Education: study abroad students cannot take these courses — EDPP102, EDPP201, EDPP301, EDPP403, EDPD101, EDPD105, EDPD204, EDPS202, EDPD206, EDPD304, EDPD306, EDPD404, EDPD406, EDPD401, EDPD402, EDCM201, EDUP 235, EDUP 234
  • Faculty of Engineering: must meet prerequisites
  • Nursing subjects are restricted to students who are nursing majors at their home university
  • Faculty of Computer Science/Informatics: must meet prerequisites
  • Faculty of Law: must meet prerequisites
  • Faculty of Science: must meet prerequisites

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
  • You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
  • You must have completed at least one (1) year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.

GPA
The University of Wollongong will consider applicants with a GPA from 2.6 to 2.69 with additional application materials.

Recommendation Letter
Not required.

Visa Requirement
This program requires a visa for all students.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.

Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.

Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.

Program Activities

  • Indigenous Australians Cultural Education: Learn about the religious, social, and cultural practices of Australia’s First Nations People from award-winning indigenous Australian educators. Includes opportunity for questions and discussion.
  • The Rocks Walking Tour: Explore Sydney’s iconic district, The Rocks, site of the convict settlement in 1788. Learn about its role in national political and social change, the notorious Rocks Gang, the Rum Rebellion, and more.
  • Yogalates: Take time for your body and mind with energizing sessions that combine yoga and Pilates, led by qualified IFSA staff and held outdoors or in student housing.
  • NACE Competencies Workshop: Mastering the eight U.S. National Association of Colleges and Employers competencies is essential preparation for college graduates. This IFSA staff workshop helps you make meaningful links between your study abroad experience and career readiness.
  • Sydney Opera House Show: Did you know that if all the sails of the Opera House were combined, they would create a perfect sphere? Visit the structure that transformed Australia’s cultural image—named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007—for a live show.
  • Taronga Zoo: Travel by ferry to meet and learn about more than 350 species, including kangaroos, koalas, and more of Australia’s distinctive wildlife. Don’t miss the free flight bird show, where native birds performing incredible stunts with Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as their backdrop.

Program Excursions

  • Hunter Valley Tour: This full-day tour takes you a couple of hours north of Sydney, where natural beauty and farmland are home to 300 wineries. Exchange the busy urban environment for rolling green hills and discover the biodiversity of New South Wales. Includes lunch.
  • Bike Tour of Sydney: The perfect way to get oriented and see some Sydney’s most famous sites. Includes riding across iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.
  • Historical and Indigenous Tour of La Perouse: Following a welcome Smoking and Ochre Ceremony, discover bush tucker and medicine, and learn about the local community of La Perouse—the longest on-going Aboriginal community in Sydney.
  • Blue Mountains Visit: An important historical site, the Blue Mountains are a rugged and mountainous region west of Sydney. Soak up dramatic scenery and discover an immense range of flora and fauna, including the famous lyrebird, known to mimic the sound of car alarms, chainsaws, camera shutters, and more.
  • Coogee-Bondi Walking Tour: Take in stunning ocean views as you walk the paved path from Coogee to Bondi, tracing shoreline cliffs and beaches. During late October and early November, you might also catch Sculpture by the Sea, Australia’s largest annual outdoor sculpture installation.
  • South Coast of NSW Excursion: Widely known for some of the whitest sand beaches in the world, enjoy an overnight excursion to the Jervis Bay Marine Park. Highlights can include dolphin and whale watching tours and campfire chats with Aboriginal elders.
  • Taste of Migration Food Tour: This adventure will explore the culinary delights brought to Australia from Greece, Vietnam, and Lebanon, and includes a visit to an Asian supermarket, a Greek deli, and a smokehouse. Learn about the rich multicultural history of Sydney and travel to areas that would not necessarily be intuitive to tourists.

Housing and Meals

Housing

Apartment/Flat, Residence Hall/Dormitory

Meals

Most Included, Self-Catering

Details

University of Wollongong students can choose to apply to live in one of two locations: At International House, students have their own bedroom in a residential hall, with a communal bathroom. There are also kitchens available on each floor. Breakfast and dinner are provided daily; you will purchase your own lunches or cook for yourself. At apartment-style Kooloobong Village, students have single rooms and share bathrooms, a common area, and a kitchen with three other flatmates. No meal plan is included; you will purchase your meals or cook for yourself.

Dates and Fees

Term

Term begins

Term ends

Program costs

Application deadline

Spring 2024

February 15, 2024

June 21, 2024

$20,475

Oct. 1

Fall 2024

Mid-July 2024

Mid-Nov. 2024

$20,475 (estimated)

April 1

Term

Spring 2024

Term begins

February 15, 2024

Term ends

June 21, 2024

Program costs

$20,475

Application deadline

Oct. 1

Term

Fall 2024

Term begins

Mid-July 2024

Term ends

Mid-Nov. 2024

Program costs

$20,475 (estimated)

Application deadline

April 1

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