University of Western Australia
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For all enquiries please contact the Exchange Office at exchange@otago.ac.nz.
Last updated June, 2011
Academic Information
Course Information
Course Restrictions
Units within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
Semester Dates
- Academic Year: Late February/March - Late November
- Semester 1: February - June
- Semester 2: July - November
Course Load and Minimum Unit Requirements
- Minimum Course Load: 20 UWA points per Semester
- Maximum Course Load: 24 (UWA) points per Semester (4 papers)
Accommodation & the Cost of Living
Accommodation
There are five residential Halls situated across the road from the main campus. All colleges provide full board accommodation, three meals per day for the academic year. Renting an apartment privately costs about AUD130-180 per week. The Housing office is available to provide assistance with finding accommodation.
The annual cost of living depends on your lifestyle and the type of accommodation you choose, but AUD$370 - $455 per week (AUD $19,200-$23,700 per annum) is generally sufficient for most students to live comfortably.
Student Visa & Insurance
Information on Student Visas & Insurance for students going on exchange can be found elsewhere on this website.
Exchange Experiences
2009 S2 BPhed (303K PDF format)
The University, City & Region
The University
The University of Western Australia (UWA), only six kilometres from the city of Perth, is thought of as Australia's most beautiful university campus. The campus is situated among a superb natural environment alongside the Swan River. Its lush gardens are listed in the Register of the Australian National Estate and several of its buildings have been the subject of architectural awards or entered into the Register of Heritage places.
The University of Western Australia
The City of Perth
Perth is the state capital of Western Australia. Nestled on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world. The city has a very relaxed style with beautiful protected beaches and many art galleries, museums and parks as well as some fine examples of convict built architecture. Boasting a Californian climate unspoiled by smog there are lots of outdoor activities to be enjoyed including sailing and windsurfing on the Swan, surfing and fishing off the beaches or a visit to Rottnest Island the home of the Quokka.
Further Information
For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange please email exchange@otago.ac.nz
