The Academic Year The academic year in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji runs from February to November with Semester 1 running February to June and Semester 2 running July to November. Two universities in Australia, however, offer trimester schedules with terms running from January to April, May to August, and September to December. These are Bond University and International College of Management, Sydney. Australian Universities  The first Australian university was established in 1850. Today, there are 39 Australian universities (two are private). The Australian universities have an excellent reputation among U.S., Canadian, and British institutions. Your home university will find that your choice of an AustraLearn study abroad destination will meet or exceed their expectations and qualifications for transfer credit.
All 39 Australian universities exist through an Act of Parliament and must maintain high government standards in order to continue receiving funding. Quality assurance measures are cemented in national legislation and institutional regulations and policies. The United States Department of Education and Canada’s various Provincial Ministries of Education recognize all 39 universities as outstanding institutions for study abroad.
Because of the small number of institutions and the system by which they are established, there is no need for an official ranking system for universities in Australia. The quality of education will be high regardless of the institution you choose. Choosing the best school is about choosing the best option for YOU based on your academic needs, cost, location, and activities outside of the classroom. AustraLearn is happy to help you with this!
New Zealand Universities  The first New Zealand university was founded in 1869 and, by the end of the century, had been joined by two other universities. Today, there are eight universities in New Zealand. All are public universities and are duly accredited by the New Zealand government, having been established through acts of parliament.
The United States Department of Education recognizes all eight universities as outstanding institutions for study abroad. Therefore, your home university will find that your choice of a New Zealand university will meet or exceed their expectations and qualifications for transfer credit. Each New Zealand university is monitored by the New Zealand government to maintain the levels of expertise and commitment to high quality education.
University of the South Pacific in Fiji  The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international center of excellence for teaching, research, and consulting on all aspects of Pacific life. USP comprises a vibrant and culturally diverse community of staff and students from its twelve member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
The university is governed by a Council consisting of representatives from USP’s member countries, and senior officers of the university. USP offers internationally recognized undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide variety of disciplines. In addition to its teaching activities, the university has developed a strong track record in research.
Now that you know about the academic systems in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, your can explore other academic differences between your home country and the uni's abroad. You can also view subjects available at any of AustraLearn's 35 member universities.  
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