Study in Australia

The Basics..

Tulane University students have the exceptional opportunity to study at two world-class universities in Australia. Whether you choose to study in Perth or Sydney, you will enjoy the benefits of living in a lively regional capital as you work towards your Tulane degree in engineering or the liberal arts and sciences. Courses, grades, and credits travel back with you to Tulane when you participate in a Tulane Study Abroad Program (TSAP):

In addition to housing the Center for Aboriginal Studies, Curtin offers outstanding service learning opportunities. It is the largest university in Western Australia, with over 31,000 students. As the major city on Australia’s west coast, Perth has a population of over 1 million and offers all the amenities of living in a capital city while being friendly and within easy reach of the beach and the Outback.

Located on Australia’s east coast, the University of Sydney is larger still, boasting 47,000 students in a city of 4 million. The city is a busy international center, with immigrants making up over one third of its population. The oldest settlement in Australia, Sydney is connected by rail to cities like Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra.

When Can I Go?

You can study in Australia for a semester or year. Note that the Australian school year runs opposite to Tulane’s:

More detailed information is available at the university websites.

Both Australian universities have a wide variety of on-campus living options, including singles or doubles in apartment-style dormitories. Students on TSAPs arrange their housing directly with the university abroad.

What Are The Costs?

Studying abroad is affordable. Costs vary by program and student lifestyle. Because students on TSAPs pay Tulane University tuition for their studies abroad, most Tulane and federal financial aid applies. Below is an average of the per-semester cost for the 2005-06 year to help you with your budgeting:

~ The cost of Tulane tuition for 2006-07 has yet to be determined. For all TSAPs, students are billed through Tulane for tuition and the Academic Support Service Fee in addition to the required International Emergency Evacuation Insurance. Students pay all other costs directly as they occur.

* Living costs vary widely and include housing, meals, books, round-trip airfare from New Orleans, health and evacuation insurance, passport, visa, and personal expenses. They do not include vacation travel.

Am I Eligible?

In order to apply to the Australian university of your choice, you need to meet and maintain the following requirements:

How Do I Apply?

Begin the process well in advance of the year or semester you plan to study abroad. Deadlines vary depending on the host institution’s deadlines and admissions policies. Start with the submission of your online TSAP application:

Some programs fill up before the deadline so you are strongly advised to submit your application early to increase your chances of being accepted.

A complete application includes a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation from Tulane faculty, one photo and a $50 non-refundable deposit. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Upon conditional acceptance from the Center for International Studies, you will submit an application to the host program abroad. Final acceptance to study abroad is contingent upon this application and your ability to maintain the above eligibility requirements through the semester before departure.

Getting Started…

For more information about these universities, visit their websites to find out if studying in Australia is right for you!