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[Lock Haven] University of New England, Armidale, Australia (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program) Featured Print 
  • Locations: Armidale, Australia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Year
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 10/16/2026 10/20/2026 TBA TBA
Program Description:
Eligibility VISA Study Period Language of Instruction Type of Housing Approximate semester dates CU partner since Cost of Housing & meals
Only CU students; Minimum GPA 2.7 Yes Fall and/or Spring
 		 English Student residential facilities Spring: Jan - May
Fall: August – December.		 1985
$A21,050 /semester
Meals-pay as you go
 
  AUSTRALIA
University of New England, Armidale
www.une.edu.au

The Location
Armidale is located north of Sydney and south of Brisbane in an area called the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales – a plateau area about 3,500 feet above sea level. The large, pleasant country town of Armidale has an approximate population of 25,000. It is situated on the New England Highway and the main northern railway line. The climate is generally pleasantly cool in summer, with comfortable temperatures at night. During winter, the days are often warm and sunny, but the nights can be cold. It is usually advisable to bring warm clothing for the winter months, although all buildings are well heated.

The University
The University of New England (UNE) was the first regional university established in Australia. It stands independently, with a national and international reputation for academic excellence dating back to 1938. Only Commonwealth University is its oldest exchange partner. UNE provides a unique study opportunity for international students, offering high teaching standards, excellent facilities and support services, and an environment conducive to study. The main site of the university is some two miles to the northwest of the city center, in an attractive rural and bushland setting. UNE has three faculties: Medicine & Health; Science, Agriculture Business & Law; Humanities, Social Sciences, & Education.

Academics
The university is committed to providing programs of academic excellence. CU students enrolled full time will earn twelve (12) US credits per semester. The rural sciences, especially animal science, genetics/breeding/ etc are international acclaimed programs; others would be the education and health administration programs and environmental science. International exchange students are welcome in most schools across the campus. Courses recommended by former exchange students include these areas: communication courses (in Arts), cross-cultural communications (in linguistics), studying an Asian language (Chinese/Japanese/Indonesian), Aboriginal studies, and business courses. Also, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Studies, Exercise & Sport Science/Physiology are offered at UNE. (Courses can differ depending on the semester.

Housing
CU exchange students can be housed on campus. Housing fees are paid to UNE. Initially, two weeks rent is collected before arrival deposit is required before arrival. Every student has a private room in the UNE residential college. Even so, it is important to respect the fact that most Australian students’ study in their rooms and need peace and quiet to do so. 

Air Travel – students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Please see the international office for assistance. 

Tuition – CU students continue to pay CU tuition and fees while attending the University of New England. Keep in mind that all financial aid can apply toward your study in Australia since you are participating in an CU-Lock Haven sponsored program. Students do not pay any tuition or fees in Australia. Please note, however, that it will be necessary to pay for activities such as athletic club memberships, if you wish to utilize those services.
Non- CU students – CU /UNE exchange is open only to CU students.

Academic Calendar
The Spring term (trimester one) begins with a one-week orientation on site in January and ends in May.     
The Fall term (trimester two) begins with a one-week orientation on site in August and ends in December.

Health Insurance
All international students are required to maintain insurance coverage while abroad. Australian immigration law requires students to carry approved, documented evidence of having obtained a health insurance policy supplied by an approved Australian insurance provider. The most common plan chosen is the Overseas Student Health Cover plan (OSHC), which you can purchase through the International Office at UNE. DO NOT pay for the OSHC online, as this could result in double charging. Information on additional international health insurance providers can be obtained from the Center for Global Engagement. At UNE, the health care provider is BUPA, and 2019 fees are AUD350 for one semester, and AUD700 for two semesters.