10 Host Institution

The host institutions have been carefully selected for their quality of education and campus life. All have consistently ranked among the top universities in the country.

Australian National University (Canberra)

Like IU, Australian National University (ANU) is particularly noted for its research reputation. The student population of 18,000 includes 7,000 plus international students of which about 225 are from the U.S. The university has seven colleges including: College of Health & Medicine; College of Engineering and Computer Science; College of Business and Economics; College of Asia and the Pacific; College of Arts and Social Sciences; and College of Law. The campus is set in extensive parkland and hosts a number of Australian and exotic trees, attractive gardens, open space and green lawns. Students at ANU enjoy all the conveniences that come from being within close proximity to the city center – just a few minutes’ walk away.

Extensive information about ANU can be found at anu.edu.au. For information specifically about the university’s international programs see anu.edu.au/study.

University of Adelaide

With over 140 years of excellence in education, the University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions. Since its establishment in 1874, the University has developed a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. It is consistently ranked in the top 1% in the world and has produced five Nobel Prize winners. With more than 29,000 students from more than 90 countries and over 3,000 staff, the University is small enough to provide personal interaction with teaching staff, yet large enough to offer a broad range of programs and student support services.

Fore more information on the University of Adelaide, visit: adelaide.edu.au. For information on study abroad programs see: adelaide.edu.au/inbound-study-abroad.

University of Western Australia (Perth)

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ideally located on the banks of the Swan River. The student population is over 28,000, which includes close to 5,200 international students. UWA is widely known for the beauty of its traditional Romanesque architecture and lush gardens. State-of-the-art research facilities, well- equipped lecture theatres and laboratories, a wealth of sporting facilities, and a range of art venues accommodate some of the city’s most celebrated cultural events, providing a learning environment that stimulates both creativity and innovation.

Extensive information about UWA can be found at uwa.edu.au. More information on study abroad and exchange at UWA can be found at https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/ Courses-and-Careers/Study-Abroad-and-Student-Exchange.

University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is located between the lower slopes of a temperate rainforest and the sea, just north of the city center. The university was established as a college of the University of New South Wales in 1961 and achieved independent status in 1975. It now has more than 31,000 students (more than 7,200 of which are international students) on its campus and 1,700 faculty and administrative staff.

In contrast to the much larger urban universities in Sydney and Melbourne, the Wollongong campus provides an excellent environment for getting to know fellow students. Its location on the coast gives you the advantages of beautiful natural surroundings and easy train access to Sydney. From some campus locations you can see the Pacific Ocean to the east and Mount Keira to the west. The campus itself, with its gardens, ponds and grassy meadows blending with modern architecture, was designed to provide an environment conducive to tranquil contemplation and study. In recent national surveys of higher education in Australia, Wollongong was ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world because of its innovative, dynamic approach to education.

Extensive information about UOW can be found at uow.edu.au. For information specifically, about the university’s international programs see uow.edu.au/study.