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University of Notre Dame Australia-Exchange |
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The University of Notre Dame is located in the historic west end of Fremantle, the main port city of Western Australia, 12 miles from Perth. It is a "town" university and the only one of its type in Australia. Present and past merge into a rich mix of cultures and traditions, typical of the older university towns of Europe. Students enjoy an ideal location for study and recreation. A vast array of cafés and restaurants, specializing in all styles of cuisine, as well as a beache are within a 5-minute walk of the campus. An efficient suburban rail service connects Fremantle to central Perth, just 20 minutes away. Notre Dame is a private Catholic university committed to ensuring that students receive a personalized, high quality education. It offers a caring and friendly learning environment, providing courses that are challenging, relevant and responsive to student, employer and community needs. The University is noted for its excellent professional training in such areas as accounting, communications, counseling, electronic commerce, environmental management, law, nursing and teaching. The University attracts students from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds, which produces an exciting and vital atmosphere on campus. It is a university that offers a personal approach to teaching, with small classes and individual support. Certificate Program Options Available! Certificate programs, similar to a minor at Purdue, allow study abroad students to take approximately 15 credits in a specialized subject area and earn an official certificate from the host university. This would be a nice addition to any resume. Students interested in completing a certificate at Notre Dame should make this clear in their Purdue study abroad application. Certificates are available in: Asia-Pacific Studies--the Certificate in Asia-Pacific Studies provides students with an opportunity to engage in an in-depth academic study of the interaction between the unique histories, political systems, cultures and peoples of the Asia-Pacific region. Some core courses may require study tours that carry an additional fee and is available during the spring semester only. International Studies--The Certificate in International Studies is awarded to students who complete an approved program of study consisting of five classes during the semester. Australasian Ecology--This Certificate is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore Australasian environments and ecology in detail. Australasia is characterized by some very unique habitats, flora, and fauna. Field trips to sites of interest are an integral part of this course of study. For more program information, please visit the program website. |
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Direct Credit
available from the following:
[College of Agriculture][College of Liberal Arts]
If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program. |
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Spots on this exchange programs in Australia are limited, only open to undergraduate students of at least sophomore standing, and will be awarded on first come, first served basis. Applications for exchange spots will not be considered until they are complete (application, essay, two recommendations, transcript and proof of passport/passport application). Once accepted, students must pay a non-refundable $250 deposit within two weeks. If the deposit is not paid, you will lose your exchange spot to the next student waiting. GPA Requirement: 2.7 on a 4.0 scaleLanguage Requirement: none |
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Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to an outside agency and what costs need to be paid after arrival at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2010
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Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs (those funded by the State of Indiana such as Indiana Top Scholars) should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations. Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas. |
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For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the dates below. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply as early. As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Consult the My Study Abroad page for the specific list of requirements for the chosen program since those can differ slightly from program to program. Applicants may also check on the status of their applications. After a student is approved for a program, s/he will receive additional information regarding any necessary supplemental paperwork, including any program-specific applications, and confirmation deposits.
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Purdue students who have come back to campus after participating in an overseas program are an excellent source of information. Click below to search for students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who went to the country you are interested in. |
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The websites listed below contain information of relevence to this program. Purdue Study Abroad is not responsible for the information at sites not maintained by Purdue; the accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu. |
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