North America and Oceania
Québec
Université du Québec a Montreal is a dynamic, open, creative university with an international outreach. It is recognized for the originality and quality of its programs, its cutting-edge research, solidly grounded in social concerns, and its innovation in the arts. Instruction is in French, the minimum level of French proficiency accepted is Intermediate or equivalent to a B2
Australia
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a multi-campus university (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballarat, Canberra) that empowers students to think critically, ethically and to bring about change in their communities and professions.
Programs
Humanities and Social Sciences. Popular among exchange students are their units in Aboriginal Studies, Asian Studies, Australian Studies, Environmental Science, and Visual and Performing Arts. The language of instruction is English.
Housing
There are many different housing options available: homestay, hostels, long-term student residences, apartment accommodation, private rentals. Detailed housing information will be emailed to all applicants upon acceptance.
General housing information can be viewed on the ACU website.
Length of Stay
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TERM |
DURATION |
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Fall Semester |
July - November |
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Spring Semester |
February - June |
Visa Requirements
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Cost |
Visa Type |
Processing Time |
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From AUD650, unless exempt |
Student Visa required for study longer than 3 months. |
Average processing time 49 days but can vary, up to 5 months. |
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- You can apply online from outside of Australia, an in-person interview is not required.
Estimated Costs
- Average weekly expenses- A$275-$520 per week, this includes, accommodations, food, transport, and extras. This does not include initial set-up expenses.
- For more information on costs, visit the ACU website.
United States
University of St. Thomas is a small catholic university in the heart of Houston, Texas. Balancing Catholic faith and education in their core curriculum, their liberal arts approach challenges you to look at situations from a different perspective, opening the door to the human side of any profession.
Social Sciences and Humanities: Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, English, Philosophy, Communications, International Studies, History, Spanish.
On-campus housing with multiple residence halls and floor plans, living on campus is less expensive than comparable housing in the area. USToffers off-campus apartments as well.
Length of Stay
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Term |
Duration |
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Fall Semester |
September to December |
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Spring Semester |
January to May |
Visa Requirements
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Cost |
Visa Type |
Processing time |
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$185 USD |
J1 Exchange Visitor visa required, unless already a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. |
Dependent on time of application. |
Estimated Costs (USD)
- Books and Supplies: $1,094
- Housing and Food: $10,898
- Transportation: $2,694