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CIEE Quarter in Melbourne, Australia (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Melbourne, Australia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • 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: Business Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Quarter in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

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Program Overview

Your Quarter in Melbourne program puts you in one of Australia’s most creative and culturally diverse cities, designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Through co-curricular and extracurricular activities, explore Hosier Lane’s street art, browse Queen Victoria Market, attend live music in Fitzroy, or take day trips to St Kilda Beach and the Great Ocean Road. Step into Melbourne’s creative scene and make it your everyday backdrop!

Unique Experiences

Catch a game of cricket or Aussie Rules football at the MCG

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

Indulge in Melbourne's diverse food scene

from the latest foodie trends in the Queen Victoria Market to hidden rooftop bars with jaw-dropping view of the skyline

Enjoy touring the Great Ocean Road

to see natural landmarks like the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and the Otway Rainforest

Read About Melbourne
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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.  
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.  
  • 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 independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
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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:

  • Visit one of Victoria’s stunning wildlife sanctuaries such as Healesville or the Koala Conservation Reserve on Phillip Island and get a selfie with kangaroos and koalas
  • Enjoy a surfing lesson at one of Australia’s iconic beaches, soak up the sunshine, and dip your toes in clear blue water
  • Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne, including the city, beaches, gardens, and the distant Mount Dandenong from the 88th floor of the Melbourne Skydeck

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.  

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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

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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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