This complements the formal orientation sessions offered by the International Centre. The International Centre also provides orientation for newly arrived study abroad students to become acquainted with academics, the University campus, and facilities. Excursions Many classes at the University of Melbourne include field study and trips. Throughout the semester, the International Centre helps to arrange trips for study abroad students to destinations such as Tasmania, Sydney, the snowfields, state parks, and other places of interest in Victoria. During the semester break and between semesters, the International Centre helps students plan travel to locations such as the Great Barrier Reef, Darwin, Queensland, and New Zealand.
Trips are optional and costs are additional.
This program is open to students at any University of Minnesota campus. If you have special needs or questions about your eligibility, be sure to let us know so that we can assist you in your program planning. Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing GPA of 3.0 Application consists of the application forms, transcript, and two letters of recommendation. Complete applications are forwarded to the University of Melbourne for review. Admissions decisions are made by the University of Melbourne International Centre and faculty from the department from which you plan to take classes.