Study Abroad in Western Australia in Perth

Dates | Costs | Location | Activities | Courses | Language | Eligibility
Housing and Meals | Application | Visa | Photos

Edith Cowan University is located in Perth, Australia and is the second largest institution in Western Australia with approximately 21,000 students. With an international student population of nearly 4,000, Edith Cowan is a truly international university. Courses are offered on two different campuses within the city. Edith Cowan places a great emphasis on conducting research with industry partners. It is home to several internationally recognized programs including the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts. Click here for more information about Edith Cowan University.

Dates

Fall Application Deadline: March 12
Fall Semester (2): mid-July to mid-November

Spring Application Deadline: October 1
Spring Semester (1): February/March - June

Costs

Students will pay tuition and fees to UNC. They will pay all other expenses in Australia. The budget given in US dollars is an estimate and is subject to change.

Click here for the most current exchange rate. Exchange rate as of 1/13.

Estimated Costs for 1 Semester

$1.04 USD = $1 AUD	Cost Estimate
Tuition & Fees	$3,300	Paid to UNC in USD
Study Abroad Admin Fee	$300	Paid to UNC in USD
Study Abroad Insurance	$170	Paid to UNC in USD
Australian Insurance OSHC (visa requirement)	$245	Paid in AUD to OSHC
Housing	$4,200 - $5,390	Costs will vary. Paid in AUD to ECU Village
Food, Public Transportation, Books & Supplies, Mobile Phone, Entertainment, Internet, Incidentals	$2,114 - $5,650	(cost of living will vary widely depending on individual budgets)
Round Trip Travel	$2,300	Paid to Airline in USD
Australian Visa Fee	$550	Paid to Australian Government
TOTAL	$13,179 - $17,905	This is an estimated range based on the lowest and highest total expected expenses. Housing costs vary greatly.

*All costs are estimated based on a five-month semester.

Location

Perth, located 20 miles from the Indian Ocean, is the largest city in Western Australia. Perth is friendly, safe, and relaxed, yet offers all of the attractions of a large international city. The warm and sunny climate allows ample opportunity to relax at the beach or enjoy a wide variety of water sports including surfing, sailing, scuba diving, or whale watching. The hinterlands, just north of Perth, allow for close encounters with critters unique to Australia including kangaroo and koala bears.

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Activities

All students will take part in orientation week, which will present students with activities and opportunities to get involved on campus. Edith Cowan has many clubs, organizations, and a fully equipped sports and fitness center.
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Courses

Students of any major will find relevant course work at ECU. Courses can be applied to Liberal Arts core, university electives, or towards your major. 15 ECU credit points = 4 UNC credits. Students will enroll in 3-4 courses at ECU (45 - 60 ECU credit poitns). The Monfort College of Business has approved Edith Cowan courses for transfer credit. MCB students should contact Dr. James Reardon for course approvals.

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Students can take course units at any of ECU's campuses.

Please keep in mind that UNC's fall semester is ECU's semester 2 and UNC's spring semester if ECU's semester 1 when looking for courses.

Language of Instruction

English

Eligibility and Availability

To be eligible to apply students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have completed at least twosemester of courses at UNC. This program is open to all majors. 2-3 exchange spots are available each semester. Students may only apply for one semester. Students will be selected for exchange based upon GPA, coursework, and quality of essay.

Housing and Meals

Students have two options: living on-campus or off-campus at any of the three campuses. Many options exist and various price points. There are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-bedroom options. Click here for complete housing information.

Students will be able to purchase groceries and cook for themselves. Some meals may be purchased at on-campus cafés.

Application

Students must first complete the UNC application for exchange. Applications will be evaluated and selections will be made immediately after the application deadline. If selected, the student will need to complete an admissions application for Edith Cowan University. The Edith Cowan application can be done online.

Visa

Students will need to apply for visa to study in Australia for four months. The visa process is simple and can be done online. Australia offers several visa types that may include study. We recommend students apply for the Australian Non-Award Student Visa (sub-class 575).
click here to visit the Australian Embassy site.

Please note that study visa holders in Australia are required to arrange Overseash Student Health Cover (OSHC) before arrival in Australia and maintain coverage through their coursework. For complete information on this, visit here.