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Australia
College of Engineering Study Abroad Programs
Monash University (Melbourne)
University of Queensland (Brisbane)
Brief Description
You will find the basic information for Queensland and Monash below this text. Please refer to the websites listed below for more detailed information about the schools and about Australia.
Language requirement
Classes are taught in English. No foreign language requirement.
GPA requirement
3.0 cumulative (this can vary somewhat by institution)
Housing
On or off-campus housing is available. Most students live on campus while attending Monash University. On-campus housing is difficult to get at the University of Queensland, therefore most students have lived in apartments off campus. UQ will provide airport reception and short term housing upon arrival.
Budget
As an international student, you will be responsible for many of your own day-to-day living costs in Australia. These costs can vary enormously from one student and site to another. In the information below we try to provide a guide, but the figures are and can only be estimates.
University of Queensland
Tuition and fees: AUD$9,000 AUD
to be paid directly to the University of Queensland upon arrival. Currency exchange rates fluctuate. Convert to U.S. equivalent on xe.com.
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/month
OSHC Australian health insurance (required): $175 AUD
Housing/semester: $1,700
Meals: $1,500 semester
Miscellaneous expenses (laundry, books, supplies, etc.): $1,000
Roundtrip travel: $1,800
Local transportation: $70/month
Student visa: approximately $400 USD
Entertainment, vacation and travel costs vary widely.
Monash University
Currently, UW-Madison students pay UW tuition. In the future, depending on the exchange balance, some students may pay tuition at Monash University rates. In this case, tuition and fees would be approximately $8,800 per semester, based on $10,000 AUD.
For exact exchange rates, visit xe.com.
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/month
OSHC Australian health insurance (required): $175 AUD
Housing/semester: $3,300 USD
Meals: $1,500 semester
Miscellaneous expenses (laundry, books, supplies, etc.): $1,000
Roundtrip travel: $1,800
Local transportation: $70/month
Student visa: approximately $400 USD
Entertainment, vacation and travel costs vary widely.
Web Pages for Monash University
Monash Homepage
Monash Study Abroad Homepage
Monash Application
Application Cover Sheet: PDF or Word (to turn in to IESP)
The course equivalency table shows all Monash courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
Web Pages for University of Queensland
University of Queensland Study Abroad Homepage
Queensland Application
Application Cover Sheet: PDF or Word (to turn in to IESP)
The course equivalency table shows all Queensland courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
Links for Preparation
Study abroad handbook
Preparing to go website
While abroad website
Tourist information
World Clock
Currency Converter
Australia Information
Advice from past participants
If you would like to participate by sending photos and a short paragraph about your experiences, please send an email to
international@engr.wisc.edu
with your advice.
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