# University study in Australia and New Zealand Students interested in studying at a university in Australia or New Zealand may apply **either\*** - Directly to the university as a study abroad student (also referred to as a fee-paying or visiting student; **do not apply as an exchange student**), or - Via **one** of the following study abroad providers: - [Arcadia Abroad](https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/) - [IFSA](https://ifsa-butler.org/) \*for University of Melbourne, students must apply and attend through the [Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA)](/consortium-advanced-studies-abroad-melbourne-casa-melbourne). ## **Direct-enrollment** is an independent and self-directed experience. You will: - Manage your own application, including completing multiple applications if you are applying to more than one university. - Handle administrative matters and the foreign university’s requirements at all stages: while you are applying, after you are admitted, and while you are abroad. - Navigate the university’s process for securing housing, which may require a separate application. - Take responsibility for applying for a student visa (if applicable) and other matters related to arrival in your host-country. Universities in Australia and New Zealand are generally well-equipped to support visiting students, but the amount of advising and programming tailored to visiting students varies by university. ## **Arcadia/IFSA** provide additional support throughout all stages. Arcadia/IFSA will: - Help you identify one or more universities that suit your academic and personal interests, if you are undecided. - Facilitate your application to the university (i.e., you will apply via Arcadia or IFSA). - Guarantee housing. - Provide supplemental pre-departure support, including for the student visa process (if applicable). - Conduct their own orientation, in addition to your host university’s orientation, once you arrive in-country. - Have their own staff available in-county to support you in all aspects of the study abroad experience (academics, co-curricular opportunities, health/safety matters, etc.). - Organize activities, excursions, and other opportunities throughout your time abroad. - Issue your official study abroad transcript (based on your credits and grades at the host institution). Arcadia’s/IFSA’s program fees are higher than direct-enrollment due to these added supports. If you are on financial aid at Harvard, your financial aid award will generally cover this additional cost provided it is not more than $5000 above the cost of attending Harvard College for that term. ##### **Connect with us!** **Questions about Studying Abroad? Email ** ![Banner Image](/sites/g/files/omnuum9021/files/oie/files/birkenmayer_kara_australia-2000x600.jpg) ## OIE-approved universities in Australia Open all sections Close all sections ### (Brisbane) University of Queensland expand\_more Direct-enroll: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjqoPSskLH_AhWw6pQJHTfKAS8YABAAGgJ5bQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAASJeRoMHO6ZoAmFmc8M6DT8-8YKTxXYUdiaqHPmW9q2zn3G8gSgt4&sig=AOD64_1OMIgI6ggDBg1BegxpY1FQQaTEFA&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiCveyskLH_AhWHGlkFHQKyBv8Q0Qx6BAgEEAE), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1379) Arcadia: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/programs-by-country/australia/university-of-queensland/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5016) IFSA: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://ifsa-butler.org/programs/university-of-queensland-partnership/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5040) ### (Melbourne) University of Melbourne expand\_more [Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA) at University of Melbourne](/consortium-advanced-studies-abroad-melbourne-casa-melbourne) ### (Perth) University of Western Australia expand\_more Direct-enroll: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/Courses-and-Careers/Study-Abroad-and-Student-Exchange/Completing-exchange-at-UWA), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1381) ### (Sydney) University of New South Wales expand\_more Direct-enroll: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/international-students/study-abroad), 2) [Request Course Approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1378) Arcadia: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/programs-by-country/australia/university-of-new-south-wales/), 2) [Request Course Approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5024) IFSA: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://ifsa-butler.org/programs/university-of-new-south-wales-partnership/), 2) [Request Course Approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5039) ### (Sydney) University of Sydney expand\_more Direct-enroll: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/why-choose-sydney/study-abroad-and-exchange/study-abroad-at-sydney.html), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1380) Arcadia: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/programs-by-country/australia/university-of-sydney/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5025) IFSA: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://ifsa-butler.org/programs/university-of-sydney-partnership/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5041) ### (Townsville) James Cook University expand\_more Direct-enroll: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://www.jcu.edu.au/international-students/study-options/study-abroad), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1376) Arcadia: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/programs-by-country/australia/james-cook-university/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5013) IFSA: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://ifsa-butler.org/programs/james-cook-university-partnership-townsville/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5033) ## OIE-approved universities in New Zealand Open all sections Close all sections ### (Auckland) University of Auckland expand\_more Direct-enroll: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students/study-options-for-international-students/study-abroad-and-exchange.html), 2) [Request Course Approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1386) Arcadia: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/programs-by-country/new-zealand/university-of-auckland/), 2) [Request Course Approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1382) IFSA: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://ifsa-butler.org/programs/university-of-auckland-partnership/), 2) [Request Course Approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5048) ### (Dunedin) University of Otago expand\_more Direct-enroll: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://www.otago.ac.nz/international/future-students/student-exchange-and-study-abroad/study-abroad/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1387) Arcadia: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/programs-by-country/new-zealand/university-of-otago/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=1644) IFSA: 1) [Learn more & apply](https://ifsa-butler.org/programs/university-of-otago-partnership/), 2) [Request course approval](http://studyabroad.fas.harvard.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=5050)