AustraLearn and Murdoch University

  Australia

• Perth: 
Perth

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: February and/or July

Description: Murdoch University is proud of its reputation as an outstanding teaching and research university and was rated as top university in Australia in the Prime Minister's National Education Award and high rating for 'Graduate Satisfaction'. With a current enrollment of 11,500 students, including 1,500 internationals from over 50 countries, Murdoch is a moderate-size university with vibrant campus life. The International office and staff of Murdoch offers personalized attention and extensive services to it international guests.

Perth , the capital of Western Australia , is home to 1.38 million people and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any capital city in Australia. Perth is a safe, friendly and inexpensive city, and is large enough to be an exciting and cosmopolitan city, yet small enough to offer a friendly and relaxed lifestyle.

Murdoch University is set on a beautifully landscaped campus, which is located approximately 20 minutes by bus (nine miles) from Perth's city centre and 10 minutes by bus (5 miles) from the popular cafe district of Fremantle. A second smaller campus is located at Rockingham about 30 minutes away, and the University operates a regular shuttle bus to this campus.   

Highlights: Murdoch University organizes a 10-day camping expedition in remote Western Australia for all Study Abroad students - this incredible trip is included in your Australearn Program Fees. This fun-filled bus trip, to the rugged North West of Western Australia, covers close to 2,500 miles across plains of wild flowers and the vast outcrop that is outback Australia. On this trip students will meet the dolphins at Monkey Mia in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, visit Ningaloo reef, home to some 500 species of fish, and hike the spectacular gorges of Karijini National Park. The trip will also introduce students to the aboriginal people, their history and traditions, as well as the major issues they face today.

CISWA (Council for International Students of WA) also arranges activities and excursions for international students throughout the semester. Students will need to come to the International Office to book these trips.

Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $275,000 in scholarships available to AustraLearn study abroad students each year. The application is provided in upon acceptance to the AustraLearn program.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

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