Overview
DIRECT ENROLL ONLY FOR FALL 2019
Location: Wollongong, Australia
Program Length: Semester or Academic Year
Eligibility:
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
- At least sophomore standing
- Degree-seeking student
Program Description
Being Australia’s 9th largest city and only an hour from Sydney, Wollongong is a vibrant city that offers the perfect Australian lifestyle. With 17 patrolled surf beaches, a strong sporting community, a rapidly growing music scene, art and café culture, Wollongong makes being a student easy. Besides being situated in a beautiful location, UOW also offers great academics in a variety of areas and is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
Click here for a printable brochure of program information.
Coursework
Look
here for a list of courses. Approval for credit of courses is done by speaking with your advisor. Department Chairs approve how course credit may fulfill major or minor requirements.
Housing & Meals
University of Wollongong offers a diverse range of housing, on campus. All residences feature student development and peer mentor programs, social, sporting and cultural events, and 24/7 student well-being care. Utilities, furniture, laundry, car parking and environmentally responsible recycling programs are available at each residence. Many students say one of the best parts of the university experience is living in a residence. Rarely will you have the chance to live in a community that has people from so many walks of life and countries. At UOW Living you will benefit from an environment committed to providing high academic achievement, involvement, development and fun. For details on rent and the range of housing available, visit
University accommodation.
Exchange vs. Direct Enroll
Exchange: Only a limited number of exchange slots are available at the University of Wollongong each year. Students who are awarded an exchange slot will pay regular UNCA tuition and fees to UNCA. Housing will be paid to the University of Wollongong.
Direct Enroll: Students who are accepted to the program but who are not awarded an exchange slot have the option of paying tuition and fees directly to the University of Wollongong. For cost information, please see
UOW's cost information. The Direct Enroll option is generally less expensive than out-of-state tuition, and is considered a cost-effective study abroad option for out-of-state students.
Note that all fees are listed in Australian Dollars, not US Dollars. For current exchange rates, visit
http://www.oanda.com/converter/.
For Fall 2019, we only offer Direct Enroll.
Finances
For Fall 2019, there are only Direct Enroll slots available.
Exchange: You will pay your tuition and fees to UNC Asheville and accommodations and meals (if included) to the University of Wollongong.
Direct Enroll: Student will pay tuition, fees, accommodations and meals directly to the University of Wollongong. For cost information, please see
UOW's cost information. The Direct Enroll option is generally less expensive than out-of-state tuition, and is considered a cost-effective study abroad option for out-of-state students.
Scholarships
The UNC Asheville Study Abroad Office awards need-based scholarships on a competitive basis to participants on UNCA exchange programs. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,500 and are scaled in proportion to program budget and demonstrated financial need.
The Study Abroad Office advises students to research and pursue a wide range of available funding opportunities. To find scholarships applicable to your program,
browse the Cost and Financial Aid page of Study Abroad website.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Contact Information
Study Abroad
28 Ramsey Library, CPO 1560
828.232.5037
studyabroad@unca.edu
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