Students interested in a Learning Abroad Program, it may be helpful to consider the following:
For Semester exchange: Contact studyoverseas@ecu.edu.au to discuss your options or visit the Student Exchange page for more information and how to apply.
For Short term study tours and placements: Complete the application form and upload a scanned copy of the ID page of your valid passport. Students must ensure their passport will still be valid for 6 months after their planned return date to Australia. This is an Australian Government requirement. If students are in the process of applying for, or renewing a passport, students can still submit an application but must please note this in the application submission, and email a copy of the passport information page to the International Office once the passport is received.
Applications must be received by the closing date indicated. Please note that under some circumstances we may be required to change the application deadline for the tour. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
After the application deadline, the Program Leader will review the applications and select participants.
The International Office will email offer letters to successful students. The email will contain the relevant documentation (below), and instructions on how to accept the offer.
All students travelling overseas for Learning Abroad Programs must have their travel approved in line with the ECU Travel Policy. This will be coordinate by the International Office upon submission of your complete Student Travel Approval Form.
Students should read through the visa information page for general visa advice.
If any additional changes are made to travel arrangements after submitting a student travel approval form, you must inform your Program Leader.
If you receive Centrelink payments, you may be able to continue to do so while on your program. You will need to provide your CRN (Centrelink Reference Number) in the application form so that the Student Hub can arrange an official letter with details of your overseas program. This letter should then be provided to Centrelink.
If eligible, Government grants will be paid directly into your nominated bank account.
You will receive details of the final costs relating to the Program/Placement in the offer letter. The letter will also provide a link to the online payment portal (if applicable). Please note that the study tour Program Fee does not include the tuition fee associated with the study tour unit.
You will be enrolled in the relevant study tour unit and receive the unit fee invoice to make payment (where applicable).
Your confirmed flight itinerary must be submitted to the Program Leader at least 3 weeks prior to departure.
You will receive an email invitation with details to attend a pre-departure information session, which will cover:
This session will also be an opportunity for you to meet fellow students participating in the program.
You will receive email notification to complete the Program Feedback Form. This feedback will assist in improving future activities and may be used for research purposes. Feedback must be completed and returned to the International Office within 7 days of receiving the feedback notice.