Short Term Study Abroad - Biblical Archaeology in Israel (January)

Short Term Study Abroad - Biblical Archaeology in Israel (January)

Israel

Established in 1918 by visionaries including Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud and Martin Buber, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel’s premier academic and research institution and is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. Welcoming 23,000 students from 70 countries, the university is well-known as a leading institution for research and professes excellence in a wide range of fields predominantly in agriculture, environmental quality, public health, science and technology. In the last decade, faculty and alumni have won seven Nobel Prizes.

Biblical Archaeology in Israel - Program Highlights:

·        - Visit archaeological sites that contain remains from Biblical times

·        - Attend an intensive lecture series that covers material from the early Bronze Age to the Iron Age and beyond

·        - Explore the land of the Bible through field trips

Country

Israel

Type of Program

Short-Term Study Abroad

Level of Study

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Program Dates

5 January –  23 January 2020 inclusive

Unit Code and Description

EXAH300 (for UG students)

AHPG816 (for PG students)

Language of Instruction

English
Course Requirements 

Minimum 2 units in ENE major and/or archaeology

Travel Grant$700

WAM Requirement (Out of 100)

60

Fees

Approximately AUD 3,000 (USD 2,220)

These fees include tuition, accommodation and application fees.

For more information on Fees

This is a fee-paying program, students need to pay their tuition fees at the partner university before the start of their program and are not able to defer their tuition fees to their student loan (HECS debt).

Course Information

Syllabus

Unit Mapping

Biblical Archaeology in Israel Website

Biblical Archaeology in Israel: Intensive Holiday Course

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following:

  • Macquarie Abroad General Eligibility Criteria
  • Nomination from Macquarie University
  • English language proficiency for non-native speakers
  • Review the course information and restricted courses to check it is suitable for your degree progression at Macquarie University

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:

Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.

Important notes:

Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.

Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.

Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.


*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.

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Summary
 It is the second biggest university of Greece in number of students (following the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)

Area of study
Business

Eligibility
Has a GPA requirement

Tags
Macquarie, Undergraduate, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Short Term Exchange, Greece, Business,

Benefits
Travel Grant

Value
AU$700

Phone
No phone entered

Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au

Apply URL
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/travel-while-studying/apply

Level of study
Undergraduate; Postgraduate

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