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Why UNSW?
UNSW is one of Australia's and the world's most recognized research and teaching universities. With more than 900 undergrad and grad programs, students from over 120 different countries, and its location in Sydney (a vibrant cosmopolitan beachfront city), you will have the opportunity to study at a prestigious international institution in a world-class location.
- Dates: Fall Semester (July thru November) and Spring (February thru July)
- Eligibility: open to all students currently enrolled in a US college or university; minimum 3.0 GPA; minimum junior standing by the time of study in Australia
- Credits: 12-15 undergraduate per semester
- Frequently Asked Questions: visit our FAQ website to learn about financial aid and more
- Application Deadlines: March 14 for Fall, October 1 for Spring
How to Apply
You must submit both the SUNY Application and the UNSW Application to the SUNY Plattsburgh Global Education Office by the deadlines stated in the above section. (Note: the 85.3kb SUNY Application PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download. )
Courses at UNSW
Most students take four courses while at UNSW, though you should list as many as eight courses you would like to take on your application in case some are full or unavailable. Check out UNSW's course offerings for more information.
Accommodations
You reserve and pay for housing directly with UNSW in Australian dollars. SUNY Plattsburgh will tell you what to do after you have been accepted. There is a $500 (Australian) deposit required at the time of reservation. There are two types of accommodations at UNSW on campus and off campus. HOWEVER, these terms mean the opposite of what they mean in the US. UNSW owns and maintains the off-campus housing, and private companies own and maintain the on-campus housing. Most study abroad students choose the off-campus housing due to its proximity to the beach. You must buy your own groceries and cook for yourself as UNSW does not have US American style meal plans. For more information on UNSW accommodations, please visit UNSW's study abroad website.
Location
Sydney is Australia's largest city with a population of slightly more than 4 million. It is also known worldwide to be very cosmopolitan and home to a variety of subcultures. Remember that when it is winter here, it is summer there and vice versa. However, do not pack your snow shoes because the climate is moderate in the winter and hot in the summer! If you want to learn more about Sydney, check out Sydney Online.
2008 Semester Program Cost Estimates:
- New York State Residents and Non-Residents: $18,969
- Includes:
- Application fee: $35 due when you apply
- Deposit: $350 due several weeks after accepted
- SUNY Tuition and Program Fee: $12,192
- Health Insurance: $397 for all students
- Room and Board Estimate: $6000
Other costs you will have to participate in this program:
Other costs you will have to participate in this program:
- Roundtrip Airfare: fares vary drastically
- Australian Visa: estimated $400
- Passport: US passports currently cost $110
More Information
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the Study Abroad and Exchanges program at Plattsburgh State, please contact or visit us at:
Global Education Office101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 564-2321
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 388-6784
Fax: (518) 564-2326
E-mail: globaleducation@plattsburgh.edu
Location: We are physically located at 102 Broad St. on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, which is the brown house that sits at the corner of Broad and Beekman Streets across from the Kehoe Building.