Study abroad
Our Study Abroad Program invites international students to apply to study here for one or two semesters. Successful completion of units can count towards your home institution degree.
If your home university doesn't have an exchange agreement with ECU, or is unable to offer you an exchange place here, you can apply as a study abroad student.
Note If you’re thinking about undertaking a 3 or 4-year degree, please visit our International study web page.
Why study overseas?
Overseas study allows you to travel while gaining degree credits, and provides opportunities for personal growth.
It also looks great on a résumé and may give you a competitive edge in the job market.
There are many good reasons for studying in Perth too!
"WA is the perfect place to get lost in nature while studying at a top university."
Mario Conradt, a Mechanical Engineering student from Technische Universitat Kaiserslautern in Germany, spent Semester 2 at ECU in 2018. Mario also found time to create this video, highlighting some of the many beautiful places he visited around Perth and in the South West of Western Australia.
What can you study with us?
ECU has hundreds of units to choose from as part of your Study Abroad semester with us. But don’t worry, we can help you choose units that give you a great price and workload. The information below will help you get started.
Study in 2021
Download the 2021 Study Abroad Brochure
Check out pages 10-15 to review some of our best Study Abroad units!
Before you commence
Here's a practical checklist before you commence the program.
Tuition Fees
The cost of Study Abroad depends on the number of credit points you study and the units you select. The fees for 2021 are outlined below. Note that we have created two special fee groups.
2021
Group A includes 100s of units from disciplines in Arts, Business, Computing, Design, Education, Law, Mathematics, Nursing, Science and Social Science:
- 45 credit points (3 units): $5,025 AUD
- 60 credit points (4 units): $6,700 AUD
Group B includes a special selection of units in the disciplines of Engineering, Paramedicine and Science:
- 45 credit points (3 units): $7,500 AUD
- 60 credit points (4 units): $10,000 AUD
You can nominate units outside these fee groups, but be sure you check the cost of your unit selection for 2020 or 2021. You can do this through our Fees Calculator.
Study areas
We recommend you seek advice from your university’s International Office about how study at ECU will be credited to your home institution degree.
- ECU units are usually worth 15 credit points. Students have the option of choosing a 3-unit or 4-unit study program.
- You can choose units at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across ECU’s eight study areas.
Study Areas
Course entry and applying
Students must meet ECU’s course entry requirements, including English competency. Some courses have special entry requirements.
Overseas Student Health Cover is also a compulsory requirement for you to receive a Student Visa.
If you’ve met all of these requirements you can proceed to an online application.