CIEE Open Campus Block in Melbourne, Australia

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Locations: Melbourne, Australia
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
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Program Sponsor: CIEE

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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Housing Options:	Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Accounting, Advertising, African Studies, Agriculture, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Asian Studies, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Creative Writing, Culture, Design, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fashion Design, Film & Media Study, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, International Business, International Relations, Internships, IT/Computer Science, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Religion/Theology, Service Learning, Social Science, Sociology, Sports Science, Studio Arts, Sustainability, Theater/Drama, Writing, Zoology	Program Type:	Study Abroad
Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your Open Campus Block program in Melbourne gives you the flexibility to study abroad in one of Australia’s most creative and culturally diverse cities. You’ll enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Step into Melbourne’s vibrant culture through co-curricular and extracurricular activities like exploring the city’s famous laneways filled with street art and cafés, discovering world-class museums and music venues, visiting nearby beaches, or experiencing the excitement of Australia’s sports capital. It’s a chance to experience the creativity, culture, and dynamic energy that makes Melbourne one of the world’s most livable cities.

Unique Experiences

Go wildlife spotting on Phillip Island

where you'll see penguins waddling along the shore and koalas lounging in the trees

Catch an AFL match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

and experience Australia’s favorite sport alongside 100,000 passionate fans

Explore iconic laneways like Degraves Street, Hoiser Lane, and AC/DV Lane

and discover Melbourne’s obsession with coffee, street art, and alfresco dining

Read About Melbourne

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Program Highlights

Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one, two, or three consecutive 6-week blocks in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience.
Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit academic project that aligns with your goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements.

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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Melbourne will open doors for you to explore Australia's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities:

Discover the heart of Melbourne’s rich Aboriginal heritage with the Birrarung Wilam (River Camp) Walk, an immersive cultural experience with a local indigenous guide
Wind your way along Australia's most iconic coastal road, the Great Ocean Road
Enjoy Australia’s stunning bushland and get up close and personal with native Australian animals

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel protection included

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