Hong Kong Baptist University
International Exchange Partner Information Updates
Name of Institution
Edith Cowan University
Website of Institution
www.ecu.edu.au
Contact:
Name of International Office
(e.g. International Relations
Office, etc)
Address
ECU International
Pearson Street
Churchlands 6018
Western Australia
Website for exchange students
Head of International Office
(name & position)
Telephone / Fax
E-mail
http://www.ecu.edu.au/iso/sao/index.html
Mr John Wade
Director, ECU International & Commercial
Tel: 61 8 9273 8056
j.wade@ecu.edu.au
Contact for incoming students
(name & position)
Mary Anne O’Hara
Study Abroad Adviser
Telephone / Fax
Tel: 61 8 9273 8638
E-mail
Contact for outgoing students
(name & position)
Telephone / Fax
E-mail
Fax: 61 8 9273 8697
Fax: 61 8 9273 8592
m.o_hara@ecu.edu.au
Mary Anne O’Hara
Study Abroad Adviser
Tel: 61 8 9273 8638
Fax: 61 8 9273 8592
m.o_hara@ecu.edu.au
Student Exchange Information:
Beginning and end of Semesters
(including examination dates)
Application deadlines
Semester 1, 2007
Starts: 26 February
Ends: 22 June
Semester 2, 2007
Starts: 30 July
Ends: 23 November
Orientation is held on the
Thursday and Friday 2 weeks
prior to the start of semester.
Semester 3 (if applicable)
Semester 4 (if applicable)
Starts:
Starts:
Ends:
Ends:
Please see website below for application forms
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Application procedures
31 October – Semester 1 (February)
30 April – Semester 2 (July)
Availability of application
forms (e.g. website)
http://www.ecu.edu.au/iso/sao/saforms.htm
Supporting documents required
for application
Current transcripts
Passport photos – if applying for Housing
Visa requirements
http://www.ecu.edu.au/iso/content/studentsupport/visa.php
Expected arrival dates for
exchange students
Semester 1:
Semester 3 (if applicable):
Orientation dates
Are there any courses
conducted in English?
Semester 1:
Semester 2:
Semester 3 (if applicable):
Semester 4 (if applicable):
x Yes
All courses at ECU are conducted in English
Courses available to exchange
students (please kindly provide
course list)
All programs are available to HKBU exchange students however there
are some exception within the Western Australian Academy of
Performing Arts (WAAPA).
Restricted courses (not open to
exchange students)
Minimum and maximum
number of units/credits that a
full-time exchange student can
study each semester
Compulsory language
requirements for exchange
students
(e.g. TOEFL score required)
Semester 2:
Semester 4 (if applicable):
Some units across Faculties have restrictions – please check at time of
acceptance.
Please see above – contact Study Abroad Office for further information
Students must be enrolled in units that equal a minimum of 45 and
maximum of 60 credit points per semester. Units are generally weighted
with 15 credit points however there are some exceptions. Please consult
the Handbook (http://handbook.ecu.edu.au) to check how many credit
points a unit has.
http://www.ecu.edu.au/iso/content/applications/entryrequirements.php
When will student receive the
acceptance package?
When will transcript be
released?
Health insurance requirements
There is no set date for the release of transcripts as the exam period
varies each semester. It is anticipated that transcripts will be received
by your International Office by approx August for Semester 1 and
December for Semester 2.
http://www.ecu.edu.au/iso/content/health/index.php
Housing:
Do you provide on-campus
housing?
x Yes (If yes, what kind of housing is available to exchange students?)
There is a student village available on the Joondalup, Mount Lawley
and South West (Bunbury) campuses. Standard undergraduate units
contain 6 single, lockable bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and a communal
kitchen and living area.
Bedrooms are equipped with bed, study desk/chair, lamp, bookshelves,
built in wardrobe, drawers, mirror, electric heater.
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The current costs apply:
Single room undergrad shared unit AU$104/week
Single room undergrad serviced unit AU$114/week
Application fee AU$50
Bond 4 weeks rent
Amenities fee AU$30/semester
For further information please visit:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/fas/village/
□ No (If no, what are the options of off-campus housing?)
Application procedure for
housing
Housing application deadline
Application forms and information are available from:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/fas/village/apply.htm
Students may apply directly to the Village or may choose to send their
Housing application with there ECU application and we will ensure the
Housing office receives the application
Semester 1 – mid December
Semester 2 – mid June
Fees and Others:
Do students need to pay any
other fees? (e.g. administration
fee to your office)
Monthly costs
(1) http://www.ecu.edu.au/iso/content/livinginperth/livingcosts.php
Is arrival pick-up service
provided to exchange students?
If yes, how do they apply?
Yes – students will need to register online:
http://www.ecu.edu.au/iso/content/studentsupport/arrivalreception/
This is a complimentary service provided by ECU International and we
can take students to the Village (during business hours), to private
accommodation or to temporary accommodation.
NB. Students who have been accepted into the Village and arrive after
3.30pm (Monday to Friday) or on Saturday/Sunday, will be required to
book into temporary accommodation for the night/s. A complimentary
shuttle service will take students to the Village on the next available
working day.
Additional Information:
All general queries for incoming and outgoing students can be directed to:
Vanessa Trovato
Administrative Officer
Tel: 61 8 9273 8135
Fax: 61 8 9273 8592
Email: v.trovato@ecu.edu.au
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Thank you so much for your input! Please return this information sheet to us by 31 August 2006.
International Office, Hong Kong Baptist University
Fax: (852) 3411 5568 Email: intl@hkbu.edu.hk
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