Sydney Engineering Program

Upper division engineering students at Boston University have the opportunity to take technical and engineering courses through direct enrollment at the University of Sydney. This program combines the best of local university study and Boston University’s excellent on-site housing, staff, and activities. Upon successful completion of the semester students earn 16 Boston University credits.

For more information, visit the University of Sydney website at www.usyd.edu.au.

Students enrolled in this program will typically choose three technical courses. In addition, students will enroll in one course on Australian culture and society. Students in the Sydney Engineering Program live with other BU program participants in Unilodge or other comparable, fully furnished student housing. Students have full access to the facilities and services of the University of Sydney.

Download a program one-sheet.

Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester: March 15
Spring Semester: Extended to October 31, 2009 (Originally October 15)

For Spring 2010, the application deadline has been extended to October 31, 2009.

Admissions Calendar:

Review of applications will begin according to the following timetable.

Admissions Requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Junior standing in the Boston University College of Engineering
• Many courses carry prerequisites
• Students must follow the College of Engineering's instructions for juniors applying to study abroad, complete the Engineering course substitution form and return to the ENG Undergraduate Records Office
• Students must complete the 16-credit program

Program Dates

Fall Semester: July 16th to November 28th, 2008
Spring Semester: January 14th to July 6th, 2009

Program Cost

2009/2010 Tuition and Fees: $22,810

The following are included in the program fee:
• Tuition
• Housing
• Airfare from designated West Coast cities
• Field trips
• Emergency travel assistance coverage

The cost for 2010/2011 has not yet been announced and will be subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at Boston University.

Travel:
The program arranges a trans-Pacific group flight that is included in the program fee. We recommend that students take this flight.

Financial aid is available.

Additional expenses to consider.

Program Manager
Jeff Conradi