Contribute to research examining critical local and regional environmental losses and fragmentation of rainforests. Study environmental policies that are currently under consideration by the local and Commonwealth governments.
Location | Queensland, Australia |
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Term | Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Session |
Housing | Dormitory |
Credit Type | Resident Credit |
Sponsor | School for Field Studies |
GPA | 2.8 for semester, 2.6 for summer |
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Student Type | UofM Students |
Student Year | Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors |
Language | No Language Prerequisite |
Rainforest to Reef: Learn about climate change in some of the world’s most ancient ecosystems. The Australian rainforest is rich with biodiversity, and living at a field station in the middle of the rainforest, you’ll be completely immersed in it. Study conservation, socio-ecological resilience, rainforest management, and impacts on the Great Barrier Reef – the world’s largest living organism.
You will enroll in four classes for a total of 16 credits:
Rainforests of New Zealand & Australia: In this two-country program, you’ll learn how environmental and social factors have contributed to forest fragmentation in the spectacular, once-vast rainforests of Australia and New Zealand. The interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to help you actively discover and understand the complexities of environmental, social, and economic issues in Australia and New Zealand. (SFS 3540: Rainforest Management Studies, 4 credits)
Watersheds of the Wet Tropics: Spend your summer in Australia learning about rainforest and watershed management in this verdant region while considering the policies and actions needed to maintain healthy waterways in the face of climate change. The coursework is participatory in nature and is designed to foster inquiry and active learning combining lectures, field exercises, assignments, and tests. (SFS 3161: Wet Tropics Watershed Ecology & Conservation, 4 credits)
SFS grants admission to programs on a rolling basis as long as space is available, so there is no application deadline. You are welcome to apply for programs up to one year in advance of the program start date. Early submissions are strongly encouraged as some programs fill to capacity.
Orientation will be conducted in 2 parts: an online orientation, which is mandatory for all students, and an in-person session. You will receive more information about the online orientation via email. Failure to complete the online orientation will impact your ability to go abroad.
The date for the in-person Fall semester 2020 & Academic Year 2020-2021 orientation session is as follows:
Term Abroad | Date/Time | Location |
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Fall 2021 | TBD | TBD |
Find your Affiliate program fee
UofM students on SFS programs receive an automatic fee reduction of $3,000 for semester, $600 for summer sessions 6 or more weeks in length and/or sequential summer programs, and $300 for summer sessions 4 weeks in length. UofM students can also take advantage of SFS's financial aid, in the form of scholarships, grants, and zero- or low-interest loans.
Add International Health Insurance
Multiply the number of months you will be away by $45.
Subtract Affiliate Fee Reduction
Visit the Affiliate Program Fees to determine the fee reduction you receive for being a University of Minnesota student.
Based on these additional services and benefits, the total program fee may be higher than the affiliate's published program fee.
Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.
To complete the online application for this program, you will need to select or provide the following information on the online application:
Center Name | TC Learning Abroad Ctr |
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Education Abroad Term | See the School For Field Studies website for term options |
Program Name | School for Field Studies |
Track Name | See the School for Field Studies website for track name |
Country | Australia |
Submit to School for Field Studies:
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.
This program will require additional approval steps for Spring 2021 due to COVID-19. Connect with your LAC program contact for more information.
Use your University of Minnesota internet ID and password to log into the Education Abroad application system. Your student account will be charged a $50 application fee.
All students, both UofM and Non-UofM should use this apply button if applying for a program Fall 2021 or beyond (academic year, winter break etc.). You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Submit to School for Field Studies:
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.
For further information or questions about this program, send an email to
Molly Micheels or call at 612.624.3949.