IFSA - UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE PARTNERSHIP
Melbourne, Australia
WHY STUDY IN CITY?
Frequently voted one of the world’s most livable cities, Melbourne is Australia’s sophisticated cultural capital. Be sure to take advantage of the area’s theaters, concert venues, galleries, arts events, and thriving local music scene. Among its world-class sporting teams and events are Aussie Rules football, the Melbourne Cup (horse racing), the Australian Masters (golf), and the Australian Grand Prix (Formula One racing). You can swim at great beaches just outside the city or walk the trails of Mornington Peninsula National Park for magnificent views.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Love to be out and about? You’ll fit right in in Melbourne, one of the world’s most livable cities, known for arts, year ’round festivals, great food, excellent public transportation, and sports galore. Australia’s number one university is ideal for studying education, law, language, psychology, accounting, and finance, or following a premed track. You’ll also find something new, with unique electives like street art.
With campus in the heart of the city, it’s easy to explore a wealth of cultural opportunities. Ready for adventure? Surfing, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding are all in reach. Plus, take advantage of trips that broaden your view of Australia, with highlights like the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island.
Visit
IFSA University of Melbourne Partnership on the IFSA website for complete academic details including a list of classes and syllabi.
ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:
- Melbourne City Discovery Tour & Indigenous River Walk
- Queen Victoria Night Market
- Melbourne Comedy Festival Evening
- Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island Overnight Excursion
- Puffing Billy Railway Day Trip
- AFL Match
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Using CHART, you’ll be able to see which classes abroad fit easily into your academic plan. You can also see which classes your home institution has already approved to guarantee that your credits will align.
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Our easy online application process is here for you! Simply log in to the IFSA Student Portal and answer questions about yourself to get started. If you get stuck or have questions, reach out to our IFSA team. We’re here to help.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Academic Support
- Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
- Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
- Education Fees
- Guaranteed Housing
- International Medical Insurance
- Internet Access in Housing
- Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
- Meals (on some programs)
- Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
- On-site Orientation
- On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
- Prearrival Advising
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Academics
Students take courses at the University of Melbourne alongside Australian and international students.
Pomona requires participants to take one course focusing on Australia, which might be in areas such as film, history, literature, sociology, politics, or other subjects. IFSA also offers students excursions and activities to expand their understanding of Australian culture.
University of Melbourne uses a point system to allocate course credit where 12.5 points are equivalent to 4 U.S. semester credits (1.0 Pomona credit) and 50 points are equal to 16 U.S. semester credits (4.0 Pomona credits).
Housing
Students live either in a self-catered apartment at Student Village Melbourne where students share a four-bedroom (single rooms), two-bathroom apartment with IFSA and/or international students, or in an on-campus residential college. Please note that spaces in the residential college are competitive and placements are made by the college rather than IFSA. Students who are not placed in a residential college will automatically be placed in the Student Village.
Students who are placed in the Student Village will receive a full meal allowance from Pomona to prepare their own meals.
Students who are placed in the International House residential college should note that this housing option incurs a supplemental fee that includes a mandatory full meal plan. Pomona will cover the supplemental housing fee for International House. Students living in International House with full catering will not receive a meal allowance as they will already have a full meal plan provided by their residence hall.
Host Institutions
Institute for Study Abroad
University of Melbourne
Number of Students
IFSA enrolls approximately 40 students, selected from a national pool. Total University of Melbourne enrollment is approximately 44,000.
Faculty Liaison
Jennifer Friedlander
Additional Resources
Visit IFSA's Unpacked Website for student blog posts on a range of topics such as academics, budgeting, mental health, sexuality, religion, and more (search for "Melbourne" or "University of Melbourne" for posts from students on this program).
Click here to read about Kyra Sanborn's (PO'16) semester in Melbourne.
Travel Advisories
