University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- About
- Overview
- Academic Details
- Area(s) of study
- Useful information
- How to apply
- Student Testimonial
The University of Nebraska (UNL) was established in 1869 and is the state's oldest and largest university. Its eight colleges include agriculture, architecture, business, education, engineering, fine and performing arts, journalism and law. The University is a member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and its women’s volleyball and men’s football teams (both known as the Huskers) are among the most successful in the country.
Academic highlight
UNL is renowned for its ground-breaking agricultural research, particularly in the field of agricultural biotechnology. It was the first university in the world to establish an undergraduate psychology laboratory and is home to the esteemed literary magazine, The Prairie Schooner.
Location
UNL’s three campuses are located in Lincoln, the state capital of Nebraska. The grounds include botanical gardens, arboreta and a new multi-million dollar Innovation Centre.
Did you know?
UNL’s Sheldon Museum of Art houses one of the most significant collections of 20th Century art in the world. Its sculpture collection, exhibited across UNL’s three campuses, includes work by Richard Serra, Jun Kaneko and Claes Oldenburg.
Language of Instruction | English | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
Minimum Result Required | Partner entry requirement of 2.5 GPA | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 70% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | 4-5 places | |||||
Green | ||||||
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All Faculties | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
12 credits - UG | 15 credits - UG |
9 credits - PG | 12 credits - PG |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
24 credits - UG | 30 credits - UG |
18 credits - PG | 24 credits - PG |
Academic Calendar
UNL 'Fall' Semester (Monash semester 2): late August – mid-December
UNL 'Spring' Semester (Monash semester 1): early January – early May
See UNL's academic calendar here.
Accounting | Anthropology | Architecture | Banking and finance |
Biological sciences | Business law and taxation | Chemistry | Chinese languages & culture studies |
Communications and media studies | Criminology | Design | Earth |
Atmosphere and environmental sciences | Economics | Engineering – chemical | Engineering – civil |
Engineering - electrical/computer systems | Engineering - materials science | Engineering - mechanical/aerospace | Film and screen studies |
Fine art | French languages & culture studies | German languages & culture studies | History |
Human geography | Indigenous studies | Information technology | Japanese language & culture studies |
Jewish languages & culture studies | Linguistics | Literary studies | Management |
Marketing | Mathematical sciences | Journalism | Music performance and composition |
Philosophy | Physics and astronomy | Politics and international relations | Psychological sciences |
Religious studies | Science | Spanish and Latin American languages & culture studies | Sociology |
Theatre and performance |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers several housing options to students. You will have the choice of seventeen residence halls, 14 on the City campus and three on the East campus.
UNL offers advice on accommodation here.
Visas
As a general rule, a student visa is required to study in the US. You will be sent the necessary information by UNL once you have been accepted; more information from UNL is available here. To obtain a visa you will need to do so through the US Consulate General in Melbourne.
Health and insurance
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, however, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. UNL automatically enrols international students in the local student health insurance plan but it may be possible to have that cost waived. See J-Status Health Insurance Requirement web page for further information.
All UNL students are required to show evidence of measles (Rubela) immunisation. International students must complete a Tuberculosis test after arrival at UNL.
Orientation and extra-curricular
The International Orientation is mandatory.
Aside from orientation, UNL has many welcome events which include meals and social activities. Welcome events are not required, but are encouraged. Find out more here.
For additional pre-arrival information and information on what to expect once you arrive on campus, browse the International Student Guide.
Cost of living
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
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