International Programs Office

Edith Cowan University Australia Fact Sheet

Website Edith Cowan University’s homepage: http://www.ecu.edu.au/ Webpage for International Exchange students: Disciplines: http://www.ecu.edu.au/international/ Online handbook: http://handbook.ecu.edu.au/

Location Humanities

Education

Health Sciences

Fine and Performing Arts

Edith Cowan is based in Perth, the capital city of Western Average semester work-load Australia. Perth is one of the most affordable and Students must take between 75 and 100 credits, individual attractive places to live due to its: units range from 12.5, 25 and 50 credits.

- pleasant climate General Semester dates - medical and health accessibility Semester 1 – late February to late June - beautiful natural environment Semester 2 – late July to late November - political and social stability

With more hours of sunshine than any other Australian Student Life – from an exchange student’s perspective capital city, Perth's warm climate and clear, blue skies “Edith Cowan is a great school. There are so many allow plenty of time to explore the famous beaches, disciplines to choose from and there are so many student cafes, rivers and wineries around the city. activities to choose from!”

Accommodation costs Accommodation costs can be found at the following website: http://www.ecu.edu.au/fas/village/ For More Information Contact: Hannah Holler Egea Costs / month International Programs Office Housing AU$500 Bellarmine University Food AU$200 2001 Newburg Road Entertainment AU$200 – A$300 Miles Hall 111-113 Books approx AU$300/semester depending on course Louisville, KY 40205 USA Transport AU$100 http://www.bellarmine.edu/international/ Personal Expenses AU$100 [email protected] TOTAL AU$1,175 – AU$1,275

Currency Australian Dollars (AUD)

Visas

Once students have been accepted and paid the Overseas Student Health Cover, they will be issued with a eCOE (electronic Confirmation of Enrolment). This along with medical documentation will need to be taken to or mailed to the local Australian Embassy by the student. Students must come to Australia on a student visa. For further information visit: www.diac.gov.au