January in Melbourne
Unique Experiences
Experience an iconic Aussie beach druing Australia's summer
complete with surfing lessons, ice cream on the sand, and an Aussie BBQ
Take a selfie with a koala and kangaroo
at one of Melbourne's incredible wildlife parks
Wanter the myriads of laneways
lined with street art and cafes
Your Destination
Melbourne is Australia슬롯사이트™s vibrant, multicultural city, celebrated for its warm summer climate, thriving arts scene, and rich blend of European and Australian influences. January is the perfect time to experience the city's charm with long sunny days, outdoor festivals, and lively waterfront dining. Explore iconic landmarks like Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens, visit world-class museums, and immerse yourself in Melbourne슬롯사이트™s famous café culture, with the added excitement of potentially witnessing the Australian Open! Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Melbourne is the perfect place to study abroad on winter break while enjoying an unforgettable summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Program Highlights
- Academic Course: Take one 슬롯머신 course delivered in-person at the 슬롯머신 Center.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase Melbourne슬롯사이트™s culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
슬롯머신슬롯사이트™s excursions and cultural activities in Melbourne will open doors for you to explore Australia슬롯사이트™s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Take a day trip along the Great Ocean Road, also known as Australian shipwreck coast, and marvel at the historic and awe-inspiring rock formations
- Enjoy Australia슬롯사이트™s stunning bushland and get up close and personal with native Australian animals including penguins at sunset on Philip Island
- Wander Melbourne슬롯사이트™s iconic laneways adorned with colorful street art
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 슬롯머신's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.슬롯사이트¯슬롯사이트¯
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Housing & Meals
Housing
슬롯머신 Melbourne housing ensures students are always well-connected to the best of the city. Set in vibrant neighborhoods, students will experience a comfortable lifestyle in a cosmopolitan environment. Everything they need is within walking distance from their home, including various restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and easily accessible public transport.
Standard Housing: Includes a room in a shared apartment or student house.
- Shared Apartments: Double occupancy rooms in shared apartments/residence halls feature a fully equipped kitchen, shared living rooms and bathrooms, and coin-operated shared laundry facilities onsite. All apartments are located within a 45-minute commute of 슬롯머신 Melbourne via public transportation.
Meals
Shared Apartments/Residence Halls: While meals are not included, students can prepare their own meals in the fully furnished kitchen. Melbourne has a dynamic food scene with fresh food markets providing an array of local fruit, vegetables, meats, spices, and more. Students can also explore restaurants and cafes in surrounding areas. You슬롯사이트™ll find Melbourne슬롯사이트™s food is influenced from all corners of the globe!
Academics
슬롯머신 Melbourne: Study in the heart of Melbourne, Australia's vibrant cultural capital, with easy access to cafés, beautiful gardens, and iconic laneways brimming with street art. 슬롯머신 Melbourne boasts contemporary teaching and learning spaces, outstanding student support, and onsite staff available for guidance and academic advising.
Course Information
History, Philosophy, Religion
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2026 3 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
슬롯머신 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Joanna Shaw
Center Director
Jo has lived in Melbourne since she was a child and loves everything about this dynamic and cool city. She has a Masters of International Relations from La Trobe University...
Andrés Bayer Echeverri
Program Coordinator
Originally from the coffee region (Pereira) in Colombia Andres has been living in Australia since arriving as an exchange student 22 years ago. He has worked in education his entire...
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