Study Abroad in Cairns, Australia

Ecology in Australia
Harvard University offers
students enrolled in
environmental studies
programs the opportunity
to study abroad in Cairns,

Australia.

Major topics of study include:

The diversity of habitats and

environments within the Wet Tropics
Bioregion

Coral reef conservation and management

issues

Aboriginal perspectives on the

environment

Rainforest ecology and conservation

Green politics in Australia

Geomorphology

Meet stated prerequisites

Application Deadline: May 15, 2015
Estimated Costs:
The study abroad tuition includes lectures,
environmental field study seminars, educational
excursions, an independent study project and
health insurance during the entire program.
Room and board includes lodging at various
locations and all meals during the program.
Students are responsible for other expenses
including international airfare.

Tuition
$16,600
Room and Board $6180
Other Expenses

$2750

Total

$25530

Program Dates:
Language of Instruction

Program Start Date: Sep 1, 2015

English

Program End Date: Dec 31, 2015

Academic Information
Credits: 16
Duration: 15 weeks
Prerequisites: Coursework in environmental
studies, ecology, biology, or related fields
Eligibility
Good academic standing
Have completed at least one year of coursework
at the time of application
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or
higher

Works Cited
Australia: Rainforest, Reef, and Cultural Ecology. n.d. 31 October 2014.
<http://studyabroad.sit.edu/sn/programs/semester/spring-2015/ase/>.
Cairns City Centre. Web. 31 October 2014. <http://abiks.eu/cairns-city-centre>.
Harvard Univeristy. Web. 31 October 2014. <http://blogs.ubc.ca/allisonlee/2013/09/30/harvarduniversity-offers-free-tuition-to-low-income-families/>.
Harvard University. Office of International Education. n.d. Web. 31 October 2014.
<http://oie.fas.harvard.edu/pages/term-timeprograms>.