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Direct Exchange

University of Technology in Sydney

DATES:
Fall (Semester 2 in Australia):
July - November
Spring (Semester 1 in Australia):
February - June

Program Fee

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

Paid to UTS:
--
Overseas student health coverage (~$240)
-- Housing (~$5000)

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, 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 3.0 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.

Students can take courses in a variety of fields including:
-- Business
-- Communication
-- Education
-- Engineering
-- Information Technology
-- Law
-- Health
-- Nursing
-- Science

NOTE: UTS is AACSB accredited and students can receive School of Management credit from business courses they take while attending UTS.

HOUSING:
Students may choose to live in university housing or arrange their own housing off campus. UTS offers a wide range of variously priced accommodation options for its students. All of the options are self catered and are within close proximity to a number of supermarkets and restaurants to suit all requirements and budgets. Students will work with the housing office to arrange their accommodation before they arrive to Sydney.

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