Study abroad at Notre Dame

Studying abroad can be a rich and fulfilling experience. Getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing other cultures can expand your horizons and worldview in a way no textbook can.

Notre Dame has opportunities for you to study a semester abroad in Australia. Download a Study Abroad Guide or email studyabroad@nd.edu.au.

Why choose Notre Dame?

Watch what our Study Abroad students like most about studying here in our latest video about Study Abroad in Notre Dame, Australia, along with our top four reasons for choosing Notre Dame.

Here are the top four reasons our Study Abroad students chose to study with us here in Notre Dame, Australia.

• Popular study locations

  At Notre Dame, you can experience Australian life right on the beach in Perth, Western Australia, or in the vibrant heart of the university precinct in Sydney, New South Wales.

  Sydney

  If you choose to settle in Sydney, you will never run out of things to see and do.

  Famous for its glittering harbour, beautiful beaches, and amazing food, wine and entertainment, the Sydney lifestyle is the envy of the world. Sydney is more than just a Harbour City: it’s also Australia’s home of innovation and new-generation technologies. This is why Sydney is the perfect place for forward-thinking international students and the global leaders of tomorrow.

  To find out more about our Sydney campus, watch the campus tour of Sydney campus.

  Perth

  Perth is known for its gorgeous climate, stunning beaches, and beautiful nature. There is no shortage of activities, from art galleries and museums to restaurants for eating out, music and arts festivals, parks, the Margaret River wine region, and some of the world’s most beautiful and remote beaches.

  Our Fremantle campus is conveniently situated only a 40-minute train ride from Perth. To find out more about our Perth campus, watch the campus tour of Perth campus.

• Wide selection of courses

  The University of Notre Dame, Australia offers a wide range of courses for you to choose from across our national Schools. You can choose courses that are tailored towards your home degrees or expand your expertise by exploring subjects in an entirely new field of study.

  Browse the full selection of course to find out what courses you can take as a semester abroad student, how many credits you need, and what options are available.

  For one semester, you will typically enrol in three or four courses of study (each valued at 25 credit points) to make up a full-time study load of 75 or 100 credit points.

  You will need to check that you meet any requirements, including prerequisites. Our friendly Study Abroad Advisor will give you advice on your preferred courses of study and guide you through the enrolment process.

• Supporting your success

  Our students are our number one priority. Notre Dame offers opportunities for support and socialisation, including our clubs and societies, ministry, and student services.

  Whether you need academic support like English language or one-on-one assignment support, or want to join fun clubs and events, we've got you covered. Your university journey is about making friends and achieving your personal and professional goals, and our team is here to make it happen.

  We invite you to fully engage with the Notre Dame community, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Let's make your university experience amazing!

• Boosting your employability

  Living in another culture allows you to build skills and gain knowledge, diversifying your career options. You can extend your network and build international links, exploring opportunities that boost your employability and broaden your career prospects. This international experience adds a competitive edge to your portfolio, providing you with new perspectives that can enhance your professional growth and career development.

Important information and key dates

• Semester dates

  It’s important to plan your arrival in Perth or Sydney carefully to ensure you’ve recovered from the flight and are settled into your surroundings. You also want to arrive in time for mandatory orientation and the start of classes.

  The academic year is split into two:

  • Semester 1: February to June
  • Semester 2: July to November

  To help in planning for your time abroad, our academic calendars and other important information dates are found at Calendars and timetables.

• Application deadlines

  Semester 1 study (February to June):

  • Nomination due from a partner university: 15 November of the previous year
  • Application due date: 30 November of the previous year

  Semester 2 (July to November):

  • Nomination due from a partner university: 15 April of the same year
  • Application due date: 1 May of the same year

• Study fees

  The fees are:

  • 3 courses (75 UNDA credit points) AU$6,600
  • 4 courses (100 UNDA credit points) AU$8,800
  • 5 courses (125 UNDA credit points) AU$11,000

Student life

There's so much more to uni than tests and exams.

As well as our teachers and tutors, Notre Dame offers opportunities for support and socialisation, including our clubs and societies, ministry, and student services. We invite you to fully engage with the Notre Dame community, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Watch this video on what our students have to say, or to explore more, visit the Student Life page.

Study Abroad Support