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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
Tuition and fees: approximately $4,150 per semester (based on AUS $7400)
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $30/month
Housing: $1,375 semester
Meals: $1,100 semester
Miscellaneous expenses (laundry, books, supplies, etc.): $825
Roundtrip travel: $1,600
Local transportation: $50/month
Student visa: $175
Entertainment, vacation and travel costs vary widely.
Note: For Australia programs, tuition bills are generated through the office of International Engineering Studies & Programs, and not through the UW Bursar's office.
Web Pages for Monash University
Vienna University of Technology
Monash Homepage
Monash International
Monash Application
The course equivalency table shows all Monash courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
Web Pages for University of Queensland
The course equivalency table shows all Queensland courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
Application
Application forms: To apply, we recommend that students submit our electronic application form no later than three months before their intended arrival in Australia.
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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