Choosing a university is hard. While there are many around the world worthy of your careful consideration, we are confident that you'll make the right choice... and that choice will be AU.
Tuition and Fees. Tuition is free for all students, both resident and foreign, pursuing Associate (AAA) degree paths; as per 1998EDU-7.9 of the Antarctica Universal-Education Statute. Students living in a university residence hall are billed for cost of housing separately. Students living on-campus seeking BAA or MAA degrees is Å250,00 ($250.00 USD) per lower-tier credit hour, and Å350,00 ($350.00 USD) per upper-tier credit hour (400 level and above).
Applying. Applying is easier than ever! Applications are taken year-round, and with our fiber-optic systems and data processing technology, we can now have your acceptance ready in four business days or less via email application. One may also download a printable version (.pdf format).* Printed applications must be sent to our data processing office, located at the address listed the bottom of this page. The office will send you an email confirmation as soon as it arrives (which may take 8-12 weeks). Students interested in living on-campus must fill out the Residence Hall Application after reciept of email acceptance confirmation.
Graduate Students
Choosing the right graduate school makes all the difference to high-level employers. You need a proven research-based university like AU, one whose professors are at the top of their field, and who work with each student individually to obtain maximum performance. We are confident that you'll make the right choice... and that choice will be AU.
Tuition and Fees. Tuition Graduate students working toward a Antarctica Master's Degree (MAA) pay Å450,00 ($450.00 USD) per credit hour if living on the University Peak campus or satellite campuses. There is no charge for programs offered online.
Applying. Applying is easier than ever! Applications are taken year-round, and with our powered fiber-optic systems and data processing technology, we can now have your acceptance ready in four business days or less via email application. One may also download a printable version (.pdf format).* Printed applications must be sent to our data processing office, located at the address listed the bottom of this page. The office will send you an email confirmation as soon as it arrives (which may take 8-12 weeks). Students interested in living on-campus must also fill out the Residence Hall Application
Transferring Credit
Students who have undertaken coursework at other universities may be eligible for credit towards certain AU degrees. Transfering credit is done through the Universal Credit Transfer System (UCTS) used throughout Europe and the Americas. Be sure to send your completed list of courses-taken along with your main application, and allow an additional four business days to have them evaluated towards your chosen degree path.
Tuition and Fees. Tuition is free for all students, both resident and foreign, pursuing Associate (AA) degree paths; as per EDU7-9 of the Antarctica Universal-Education Statute. Students living in a university residence hall are billed for cost of housing separately. Tuition for on-campus students seeking the Bachelor degree is Å250,00 ($250.00 USD) per lower-tier credit hour, and Å350,00 ($350.00 USD) per upper-tier credit hour (400 level and above). There is no charge for online students.
Applying and Transferring Credit. Applying and transferring credit is easier than ever! Applications are taken year-round, and with our powered fiber-optic systems and data processing technology, we can now have your acceptance ready in four business days or less via the transfer student email application. One may also download a printable version (.pdf format).* Printed applications must be sent to our data processing office, located at the address listed the bottom of this page. The office will send you an email confirmation as soon as it arrives (which may take 8-12 weeks). Students interested in living on-campus must also fill out the Residence Hall Application.
An international education is a highly-sought commidity in today's global world. AU accepts international students from outside Antarctica on a rolling basis for its online diploma programme in History-Culture-Space Studies. This special programme is offered as an inexpensive way to learn about the world and the human future from a unique perspective virtually unknown in Australian, European and American institutions. As AU seeks licensure in places outside Antarctica, the diploma for the programme does not satisfy the qualifications of a degree from an accredited university or college, but is of similar or better quality, and tuition for the 2008-09 academic year is free. Now is the time to take advantage of this life-long learning opportunity before it becomes a regular pay-service. A student may apply here through email by indicating interest in the programme and a month in which the student would like to begin. After that the student's name will be added to the registry and the programme will begin using the email address supplied.
Currently, there are study abroad options for students who wish to learn about Antarctica while not attending AU. This student may choose to study abroad in Antarctic studies programmes in destinations around the world. For more information on our study abroad options, and the many programs offered by other universities, please see our Office of Study Abroad.
*The University of Antarctica does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, family background, religion, actual or perceived domestic violence, veteran status, colour, gender identification, sexual orientation, marital or handicapper status.