Australia

May 12-21, 2027

Course Information

ENGR 4061: Issues in Technology and Culture of Australia
ENGR 4063 (G): Technology and Culture of South Australia

Program Leaders:

Dr. Jaime Schussler, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Cities to Experience:

Sydney
Manly
Penrith

Course application deadline- January 19, 2027

Commitment deadline- January 26, 2027
*Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. If accepted, you must “commit” your attendance through the application portal by the appropriate deadline listed.

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Tentative Itinerary

The Sydney Opera House

The Water Research Laboratory at the University of New South Wales

A wildlife park

A Qantas Airlines facility tour

The Warragamba Dam

A rugby match

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Museum

A tour of Sydney Fish Market

A cooking class

A Sydney city tour

St. Mary's Cathedral

and more!

Course Costs

Item*	Charge Date	1 Credit Hour	3 Credit Hours
Deposit	2/8/27	$300	$300
1St Installment	3/1/27	$1,500	$1,500
2nd Installment	4/5/27	$1,350	$1,350
Tuition	5/10/27	$200	$600
OSU Study Abroad Fee**	Charged by the Center for Global Learning	$250	$250
Total	2/8/27	$3,600	$4,000

*Items are non-refundable once charged. Depending on the program, you may still be responsible for certain program costs that have not been charged.

**OSU Study Abroad fee is controlled by the Center for Global Learning. The charge date is determined by their office.

What's included:

Select group meals

In-country transportation to required itinerary items

Entrance fees to museum and industry visits

Listed tours and activities

Health insurance while abroad

Hotels (2-3 people per room with single beds)

Course credit

OSU Study Abroad fee

What is not included:

International flights

Additional meals

Souvenirs

Passport

Pre-Departure Meetings

Attendance at meetings is required and essential to the success of students in the course and while abroad.

Documentation is required for an absence to be excused.

Meeting dates and times will be shared upon their commitment to the program or upon request.

Meetings are planned to be weekly for an hour and a half starting the week of March 22, 2027 and ending the week of April 26, 2027.

Airfare

Students are responsible for purchasing their own flights and will be instructed when they are to arrive.

After their commitment to the program, students will receive the program leader’s flight information as soon as they are booked. Students should not purchase their flights until this information is provided.

The program is organized to fly in and out of Sydney Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia.

If students would like assistance planning their flights, please email ceatstudyabroad@okstate.edu for assistance.

Eligibility
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must be in good standing and academic standing with the university.
- Conduct records will be reviewed, and each case will be considered individually.
- While this is a course within CEAT, any enrolled OSU student may apply for the program and enroll in one of the offered courses. However, CEAT students will be given priority.
Scholarships
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Questions? Email CEAT Study Abroad at ceatstudyabroad@okstate.edu

After you've completed and submitted your application, and if you are accepted, you will be asked to “commit” to the program to confirm your desire to still join the course. This must be done by the listed decision date. Upon your confirmation, you will be officially admitted, and a non-refundable deposit will be charged to your OSU Bursar account. Please note that once billed to your Bursar account, all costs are non-refundable.

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