Melbourne

Large university; adjacent to dynamic city, quality academic program. Studio Art; Dance. IFSA program costs $9,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: "Subject" = US "course." 50 points per semester. Level 2 and 3 = Bates 200 level (perhaps 300 level). Level 4 = Bates 300 level. "Australia Now" is considered a first year level course; Credit not awarded for courses in Faculty of Education designed primarily for study abroad students.
Total enrollment: 40,000; # of Americans: 400

Large university; adjacent to dynamic city, quality academic program. Higher cost for room, board and personal expenses. Residential colleges best housing option; early app required. Total enr.: 44,000; # of Americans: 400.

Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: "Subject" = US "course." 50 points per semester. Level 2 and 3 = Bates 200 level (perhaps 300 level). Level 4 = Bates 300 level. "Australia Now" is considered a first year level course; Credit not awarded for courses in Faculty of Education designed primarily for study abroad students.