Earn Your Degree at Edith Cowan University

  Australia

• Perth: 
Perth

Description: AustraLearn has been appointed by 33 top-ranked universities in Australia and New Zealand as your application center in the U.S. and Canada. From start to finish, we provide you free support and enrollment assistance while you seek your degree in any field of study.

We are here for you on behalf of the universities as your central contact in the U.S. and Canada. They trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it, and financially support us to work on their behalf.

* We are financially supported by the universities so that all of our services can be FREE to you; we assist with the application, enrollment, financial aid, and student visa process.
* We are your central contact; we simplify the process by being your application center on your side of the world.
* You receive quicker responses to all your concerns and questions via direct personal contacts. The universities trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it.
* Many of the institutions we work with are ranked within the top 500 world-wide and 7 are in the top 50.
* The university is more apt to look at an application submitted by AustraLearn, because they know it has been reviewed by our staff and is complete upon arrival.

AustraLearn will facilitate your direct enrollment into Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia to earn your bachelor's, master's or PhD. Edith Cowan University is noted for its vigorous and innovative course content, specialised research and creative pursuits. Named in honour of Edith Dircksey Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian Parliament in 1912, Edith Cowan University is a responsive and forward thinking institution where students can choose from 290 courses. ECU is committed to providing a high level of student support through a unique Student Charter, and ECU's International Student Centre offers all international students a comprehensive orientation prior to each semester.

Services and facilities in Perth are world class and its people, industries and institutions are dynamic and global in outlook. A recent National survey conducted by News Poll found that overall Perth was the best city in Australia on almost all indicators including facilities, lifestyle, living standards and cost of living.

Perth is well known as friendly, safe and relaxed, yet offers all the cosmopolitan attractions of a large international city. The city boasts thousands of restaurants and cafes, cinemas, nightclubs, and music venues as well as great shopping! The warm sunny climate is also perfect for sporting and leisure activities everything from tennis to golf through to whale watching and sailing, or just relaxing on our beautiful beaches.

Highlights: Why study in Australia or New Zealand?

In addition to being exciting destinations that many people dream of visiting for a vacation, both Australia and New Zealand offer both personal and professionally rewarding educational opportunities for American and Canadian students.

Unprecedented Popularity

Both New Zealand and Australia are the fastest growing study abroad destinations for North Americans. In 2002, nearly 185,000 international students were enrolled at universities in Australia to earn their degree, and that number is increasing by 30% a year. In New Zealand, international student numbers are growing at over 40% per year.

International Recognition and Accreditation

A degree you earn in either country is recognized internationally and all universities are accredited and highly regulated by their respective governments, ensuring you of the highest quality education experience. In fact, both the Canadian and U.S. Departments of Education recognize the Australian and New Zealand higher education systems as among the very best in the world.

An Affordable Option

Earning a degree is very affordable, as tuition and fees plus cost of living are in most cases less than the USA and Europe. A favorable exchange rate continues to benefits students, especially Americans. Plus, you can take advantage of U.S. or Canadian government financial aid to help fund your studies.

Thousands of Choices

If there is something you want to study, you can find it at the universities in these countries. Thousands of majors and degree specialties are offered at the bachelor, master's, doctoral and other levels. A degree earned internationally-- particularly in countries as highly regarded and respected as Australia and New Zealand are-- will enhance your future employment opportunities and career advancement.

With nine months of fine weather every year, West Australians love to participate in outdoor pursuits such as camping, hiking and team sports. Perth residents enjoy many water sports including surfing, sailing, sailboarding, water-skiing and scuba diving and the nearby port city of Fremantle is loved for its beaches, relaxed markets, cafes and harbor-side restaurants.

ECU runs a Recreate program which is a fantastic way to meet other students, make great friends and get involved in the Uni way of life, both international and Australian. It is also an excellent opportunity to experience all the special features that Perth has to offer. Some of the Recreate activities include water sports, health and fitness, bushwalks, and Didgeridoo playing.

Edith Cowan University's School of Indigenous Australian Studies, Korongkurl Katitjin offers students an experience of Australian Indigenous culture and the way of life through a combination of formal studies and field trips. The field trip component will allow students opportunities to select from the following activities:
      - attend love music, dance, and theatre performances
      - visit Indigenous schools
      - hear traditional stories being told
      - sample some Indigenous foods

Cost in US$: varies by degree

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time Is 1- 2 weeks

Post Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.

Year Founded: 1989