Australian Catholic University - Sydney
Strengths
ACU is one the the best universities in Australia.
Founded in 1887, the ACU counts more than 12,000 students. The “business” department is the most important one and teaching allies academic excellence and practice.
Major, Academics
You can take the following classes, all delivered by the Faculty of Business
– Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
– Bachelor of Human Resource Management
– Bachelor of Marketing
– Bachelor of Media Communication
Anglo-Saxon teaching, meaning few hours of lectures but more homework.
more info : http://www.acu.edu.au/courses
Campus
The ACU has campus in five towns in Australia. The one from North Sydney where you will study is located 5 minutes away from the city center with public transportation. With 1,400 students and 150 teachers and administrative agents, it guarantees a ratio of less than 10 students per staff member for a personal follow-up and coaching.
To discover
Whether Sydney is known worldwide for its harbor, its Opera House, its bridge and beaches, the city is also the largest one in Australia with 4.3 million inhabitants. As the capital of the state of New South Wales which produces 1/3 of Australia’s GNP, Sydney is also a financial center for all of Asia Pacific, and brings together media and creative industries in Australia as well as the technology, defense and aerospace industries.
Good to know
Public transportation : AU$55/month for students
What's going on?
– http://www.smh.com.au/index.html
– http://www.world-newspapers.com/australia.html
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS: 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 3rd, 4th year
IGS RH : 4th year
ICD : 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ISTEC : 4th year
Documents required
Resume (in English)
Transcript of records
ID Document
Cover letter (in English)
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation : mid-July
Lectures start : end of July
End of lectures and exams : end of November
SPRING
Orientation : mid-February
Lectures start : end of February
End of lectures and exams : end of June
Beware : do not forget that seasons are reversed in Australia !
more info : https://www.acu.edu.au/international-students/study-abroad-and-exchange/semester-programs
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
The OSHCA, a medical insurance, is compulsory for all foreign students at a cost of AUD 330 / semester. The study visa can only be obtained when ACU issues you a letter of admission after payment of this insurance. This insurance is quite similar to the National Health Care in France. Therefore, you can plan an additional health mutual to cover unsecured risks, especially in case of travelling outside Australia (which includes your round trip).
Your VISA allows you to work 20 hours per week.
Accommodation
The university can help you find a shared apartment. You can plan around AUD 800 to AUD 1200 / month.
more info : http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/campuses/
student_accommodation
Specialized websites :
– www.shareaccommodation.com
– www.flatmatesfinders.com.au
– https://flatmates.com.au
– http://sharehouses.com.au
– http://easy-apartments-to-rent.com/
