PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Immerse yourself in a picturesque park-like campus by the water and join a community of 6,000 students at the ACU Brisbane campus, conveniently accessible via a free shuttle bus from the city.
• Explore diverse and cutting-edge academic offerings at Australian Catholic University in Brisbane including Criminology, Business, Education, Social Work, Health Sciences, and renowned programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, and Rehabilitation.
• Join a thriving student community at ACU with facilities such as a fully equipped gym and fitness classes, an art gallery focusing on religion and social justice issues, a medical center, indigenous student hub, and recreational spaces for social activities.
• Contribute to a greener future while studying at ACU, the #1 university in Australia for energy efficiency, where all seven campuses are fueled by 100% renewable energy.
LIFE ABROAD
Embrace the laid-back river city lifestyle and vibrant arts scene with access to the world-famous beaches of the Sunshine and Gold Coasts. Immerse yourself in a city that celebrates both nature and culture, offering kilometers of scenic walking trails through green spaces and along the river, while being a hotspot for world-class shows, music festivals, and local talent.
SERVICE-LEARNING
The Community Engagement Program offers study abroad students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Australian society through a community placement and a 3-unit class. This experience goes beyond typical tourist activities, allowing students to gain real-world experience and is strongly encouraged for all study abroad participants. Please see additional details in the course description.
What We Love About ACU and Brisbane
Brisbane offers a warm and tight-knit campus community with a focus on teaching and community engagement, while providing access to a vibrant and youthful city filled with endless opportunities for outdoor activities, arts, and culture. With Brisbane as your base, you'll have an incredible launching pad for unforgettable weekend adventures, from lush rainforests to world-famous beaches and stunning reef lines, making this study abroad location truly special and unique.
LEARN MORE
Visit the Program Page for
Study in Australia to learn more.
GET STARTED
You can meet with the ISEP Coordinator at your home campus or speak with an ISEP Student Services Officer, who will guide you through the application process, pre-departure, your time abroad, and your return.
To connect with ISEP, visit our website.
Financial Information
This is considered an Exchange program. You will continue to pay Butler University tuition for your semester abroad, instead of the tuition cost listed on the university’s website. Additionally, you will receive 100% of your federal financial aid and 100% of your Butler University institutional aid and scholarships for your semester abroad. You will be billed through your Butler student account for your Butler tuition, a Fairview double, a 300 Block Meal Plan, the activity fee, as well as the study abroad fee (current tuition & fee costs can be found here).
Additional ISEP fees include: ISEP application fee, ISEP placement fee, ISEP health insurance (required), etc.
**These above-stated policies may be different for tuition remission, tuition exchange, Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, and petition program students. Please check with Financial Aid for more information.**
Application Instructions
As a Butler University student, you will simultaneously apply directly with ISEP, as well as complete this secondary application with the Center for Global Education (CGE) for your top-choice program. You can start the CGE’s application by clicking Apply Now at the top of this page; log in with your Butler username and password. Should you apply for/get into another program that you’d prefer, just let the CGE know and they’ll switch your completed application into the correct program.
All pre-decision materials must be completed in this online application system by the deadline listed on this application.
Please remember that Exchanges are not guaranteed placements! ISEP will do their best to place you at your preferred university, but cannot guarantee that your top choice will be available. Once you have been placed, you will receive additional instructions from ISEP on how to apply for the university at which you are placed.
