Deakin University - Winter

Details and Cost

About the Program

Deakin University has a passion for International education and the Australian Studies Summer School offers the chance to satisfy intellectual and cultural curiosity about one of the world’s most diverse cultures. Learning outcomes include cultural orientation skills; history, culture, and analyses. Additionally, this program will entertain and heighten your understanding of Australia today.

Students will be hosted on the Melbourne Burwood Campus. Public transportation to downtown Melbourne is aproximately 50 minutes.The program includes cultural excursions in Melbourne.

Location	Victoria, Australia
Program Type	Partner University Program
Program Term	Winter
Program Dates	January 3 - 24, 2026 Deakin University will ask accepted students to complete a flight pick up form. The study abroad office will share flight information with accepted students with the most ideal arrival to optimize most efficient pick up coordination with our colleagues at Deakin.
Language of Instruction	English
Budget	View Budget
Living Arrangements	Dormitory-Style Residence (Included in program fee)
Additional Information	A Partner University program is a study abroad experience where students are nominated/accepted by Stony Brook University, and enroll at a partner institution. In most cases SBU faculty or staff are NOT traveling with participants.

Program Housing Statement: Stony Brook University is required to comply with the housing policies of the host country, partner institution and/or hotel/hostel. These policies may include requirements such as sex-based housing placement.

Requirements

GPA	3.0
Application Deadline	October 1

Candidates may be interviewed to determine their qualifications for participating and representing Stony Brook University abroad.

Academic Information
Course Information

*Students receive 4 credits.

You will study unit AIX290 - Australia Today at the Melbourne Burwood Campus. This short program is designed to provide an insight into historical and contemporary elements of Australian society. Students will delve into the country's history, politics, culture, landscape, settlement and indigenous cultures.

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Academic Policies
- This is a partner university program. Applications must be submitted to Stony Brook University first. Information regarding the next steps in the process will be distributed to students who have received formal nominations by their International Programs Coordinator.
- Grades earned in a Partner University program WILL NOT calculate towards the cumulative GPA for SBU students.
- Non-SBU students must contact their home university regarding their grade and credit transfer policy.
- All participants following the Stony Brook Curriculum (SBC) will receive GLO and EXP+ in addition to requirements fulfilled by their coursework.