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Direct Exchange

University of Canberra

DATES:
Fall (Semester 2 in Australia):
August - December
Spring (Semester 1 in Australia):
February - May

PROGRAM FEE:

Paid to Mason:
-- $125 Application Fee
-- $350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition

Paid to Canberra University:
--
Overseas student health coverage (~$245)
-- Housing (~$4500)

Not Included in Cost:
--
International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$535)
-- Personal Expenses

Financial aid should apply, but you are recommended to discuss aid with your financial aid counselor when planning your study abroad.

NOTE:
If a student applies and is accepted into a direct exchange program and then drops out of the program,the $350 administrative fee is non-refundable. In addition, program fees are subject to change.

ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must have completed at least 45 credits at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of senior year if they plan to graduate on time.

CREDITS:
Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer between 12-16 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade received is equivalent to a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.

Note: At Canberra, exchange students must take 12 credits, but can take up to 16. Each course above 12 credits will cost an additional $2000.

Students can take courses in a variety of fields including:
-- Business
-- Communications
-- Design
-- Education
-- Information Sciences
-- International Relations & Politics
-- Health
-- History
-- Law
-- Literature
-- Political Science
-- Sciences

HOUSING:
Students may choose to live on campus, off-campus in shared apartments or with a host family.

The Student Residence Halls on campus are set in landscaped native gardens where you can watch kangaroos graze at dusk. Students are encouraged to live on campus as it will allow you to meet other students, be close to campus and is easier than trying to set up independent housing. Though most students living in residence halls do their own cooking, meal plans are available and there are dining options on campus.

Contact

Email Daria Stepanova
or call (703) 993-2154
.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester: October 1

Downloadable Documents
HOUSING INFO

DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

APPLICATION CHECKLIST