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Students can choose to study at:

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  • The coastal cities of Cairns and Townsville provide modern sporting, cultural, entertainment and shopping facilities and a relaxed lifestyle. Both are located close to the Great Barrier Reef, in tropical North Queensland. 
  • Northern Queensland makes the perfect base for outdoor recreational activities including rainforest hiking, mountain biking, snorkeling and scuba diving on the reef.
  • The Townsville Campus has around 13,000 students, while Cairnes has over 4,000 students. 
  • Both campuses boast a variety of field trips, student clubs and support associations. 
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  • All of Deakin's campuses are located in region of Victoria, in south-eastern Australia. Victoria has welcomed people from around the world. Some of the world's best beaches make Victoria the ultimate study and travel destination
  • The Deakin Welcome Program allows study abroad students to join Australian students for a three day excursion and explore the area. The welcome program could include surfing lessons, lawn bowling, AFL games and more. 
  • The Melbourne Burwood Campus, as well as the Geelong campuses, are between one and one and a half hours away from downtown Melbourne. The Warrnambool campus is approximately three hours away. 
  • The Melbourne and Geelong campuses are the largest campuses, with the most amenities, while the Warrnambool campus is set in a quintessential Australian beach-side town and features specialist studies in aquaculture and marine biology. 

• The language of instruction at both institutions is English and ÃÛѨÊÓƵ students are able to enroll in courses in a variety of topics. 

• The academic year in Australia is the reverse of the USA. Available both spring and fall terms:
  • Early February to mid-June or
  • Early July to mid-November

• Required minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• It is highly recommended that students take TCCA 230 (Intercultural Communication: Global Perspectives).

• With many options, with or without meal plans, students apply for accommodation online and arrange payment with the University directly.

• Cost Sheet
• Scholarship Information

The following figures are estimates based on students’ budgets from last year. They are only estimates and vary widely according to the individual. It is important to remember that not all expenses are included! Be prepared for some additional small expenses (i.e. photographs, photocopies) that will be necessary for various reasons.

Be aware of the exchange rate while you are there. Currently, 1 US Dollar = 1.52 Australian Dollars (as of March 2024).

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY (Cairns/Townsville)

• Rent: $2000-5000*
• Food: $1000*
• Local Transport: $50-400
• Independent Travel: $2000
• Books: $200
• Phone: $200
• Gifts: $500
• Entertainment: $500
• Other: $500

Total Estimated Cost: $5,550-10,400

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY (Melbourne)

• Rent: $3402.74*
• Food: $1005.5
• Local Transport: $94.38
• Independent Travel: $0
• Books: $0
• Phone: $86.66
• Gifts: $40
• Entertainment: $0
• Other: $292.48

Total Estimated Cost: $4900

 *Rent and food can vary widely depending on whether the student selects catered or non-catered housing.

**If you are on a tight budget, these items can be reduced considerably by concentrating on local travel and taking care with discretionary expenditures.

BANKING:

Plan to exchange $100 USD into your country's currency, preferably at the airport of departure or you can exchange currency at most airports of arrival, but often arrival is a hectic time plus you might be experiencing jet-lag. The easiest method for obtaining funds is to use an internationally recognized ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) card – such as PLUS or CIRRUS –for cash withdrawals. You will need to get a pin number from your bank, and you will probably be able to withdraw money only from checking accounts, not savings accounts. Be sure to check with your bank here at home. Have a backup plan in case your card does not work. ATM's are not always available outside of cities.

• Program Brochure
• Information Booklet (Deakin) (PDF) - on safety, suggested spending budget, students guide, and more
• Information Booklet (JCU) (PDF) - on safety, suggested spending budget, students guide, and more