SIT Study Abroad: Australia: Rainforest and Cultural Ecology
Program Overview
Situated between the Wet Tropics Bioregion and the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is the ideal base for exploring this incredibly diverse region and its human inhabitants. In this globally significant ecological setting, you will learn to read the landscape and conduct marine, terrestrial, and anthropological fieldwork in a cross-cultural context. Travel throughout North Queensland, exploring differen...
Situated between the Wet Tropics Bioregion and the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is the ideal base for exploring this incredibly diverse region and its human inhabitants. In this globally significant ecological setting, you will learn to read the landscape and conduct marine, terrestrial, and anthropological fieldwork in a cross-cultural context. Travel throughout North Queensland, exploring different ecosystems. From bushland to rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll practice fieldwork techniques and observe some of Australia’s unique animal species.
SIT's program in Australia offers the choice to do a minor in environmental science or conservation biology.
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- Fall
- Spring
- Culture
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Marine Biology
Updated Jul 1, 2026
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Locations
- Cairns, Australia
Fields & Subjects
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Culture
- Marine Biology
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Other
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
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Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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