It has an enrollment of approximately 1200 students. The University is housed in a complex of carefully restored heritage buildings and has an atmosphere similar to that in the old university towns of Europe where universities nestle next to beautiful and romantic city buildings. Students will be enrolled directly at the University of Notre Dame Australia and will be housed in self-catering accommodations in a student residence near the university campus. Australian Program Housing Arrangements Housing is arranged for program participants by the Center for International Education. Participants will live in a student residence within walking distance of the UNDA campus.
Breakfast is provided each morning.
Students are exposed to unique opportunities to examine the fundamental, recurring questions about themselves and the world. All courses at the University are three-credit courses. Students who wish to take an UNDA course to fulfill a major requirement must get approval from the chair of the department of their major. The Center for International Education will forward a Course Approval Form for Classes Taken in a Foreign University to each program participant during the fall semester. Approval should be obtained form the Chair before departure for the semester abroad.