Overview

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as AustraLearn, offers semester and year abroad programs at the University of South Australia. The University of South Australia (UniSA) is a modern, progressive, international institution with a 150 year history. UniSA works with industry, the professions, governments and communities around the world to find innovative solutions to research problems. With more than 36,000 students from 90 countries, UniSA graduates gain the experience, practical and personal skills they need to make an immediate impact in their chosen profession.

Offering over 300 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs across 40 discipline areas, UniSA is recognised for offering professionally relevant and career focused programs with many of its academic staff receiving a number of prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching in recognition for their distinct teaching and learning initiatives and approaches.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a student-centered and international approach to teaching and learning, UniSA offers you a unique study experience. 
 

Location

About Adelaide

UniSA is South Australia’s largest university with four campuses located in the metropolitan area of Adelaide plus the Center for Regional Engagement based in Regional South Australia.

Adelaide is the ultimate livable city and the capital of South Australia. Home to 1.3 million people Adelaide is big enough to offer all the advantages of city living – an energetic business environment, a vibrant cultural life and a world-wide reputation for its fine food and wines – yet the city is small enough so that those advantages are easily accessible. The city itself is beautiful and well-ordered, surrounded by parklands and within easy reach of long, white, sandy beaches and the lush green hills and valleys of Australia’s premier wine districts. And as calm and serene as the city is on most days, every month or so it explodes with the color, light and sound of one of its famous festivals.

South Australia offers plenty of opportunities for a unique and truly Australian experience beyond the metropolitan area. If you choose to study and live in Adelaide, you will discover that it is the perfect base for exploring Australia’s diverse attractions. Drive just one hour from the city, for example, and you’ll find world-famous wine regions, picturesque coastline, quaint villages, and the majestic Murray River.

Even further afield in the state’s north are the breathtaking Flinders Ranges and outback, covering more than 80 per ent of the state and offering spectacular ancient ranges, open desert spaces, lakes, wildflowers and wildlife, historic towns, and a fascinating Aboriginal and European history.

Around the University

UniSA has some of tertiary education’s best facilities for learning. That means new buildings, new laboratories, new learning spaces, new computers and computer programs and, in some cases, new learning spaces that are part learning, part social and set up to encourage group work.

With four campuses in the metropolitan area and one in the regional city of Whyalla, UniSA is South Australia’s largest university. All UniSA campuses are linked to a wireless computer network and offer modern computing facilities. All campuses have large libraries offering an extensive range of online and hardcopy resources. Campus cafés are great places to meet up with friends, and campus shops supply relevant texts, software and stationery.

Two of UniSA’s campuses are right in the middle of the Central Business District (CBD); the City East and the City West campuses. City East is located in the established cultural precinct of North Terrace. At the western end of North Terrace is the City West campus, set amidst edgy new art spaces, theatres and galleries. UniSA’s other two campuses Magill and Mawson Lakes are just outside the city. Magill offers students spacious parklands, contemporary architecture and amenities such as a theatre, playing fields, swimming pool and gymnasium. Mawson Lakes is home to some of the world’s most significant technological research as well as state of the art research facilities all set amongst innovative residential housing, shops and waterways.
 

Academic Highlights

UniSA offers the widest range of programs in South Australia allowing you to choose from a variety of courses that fit in with your degree. You can choose courses from your major or take the opportunity to study something totally different, perhaps something that isn’t offered at your home institution. Of course, you can always do a mixture of both!

Here are some great examples of courses you can study at UniSA. The courses you can choose are not limited to the list and can be a combination of courses from different academic areas.

Architecture
 

Architectural Design Studio
Indigenous Design Perspectives
Interior Architecture Studio: Work Placement
Advanced Theory of Interior Architecture

Business
 

Tourism: Food Wine and Festivals
Fitness and Lifestyle Management
Ecotourism
International Marketing Management

Communications
 

Public Relations
Reporting for the Media
Media and Screen Cultures
Scriptwriting for Media Performance

Engineering
 

Robotics and Manufacturing Automation
Engineering Research Methods
Electronic Devices and Circuits
Sustainable Energy System Design

Environmental Sciences
 

Natural Hazards and Disasters
Environmental Law
Ecology
Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective

Sports Management
 

Human Nutrition
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Wilderness and Adventure Education
Principles of Teaching and Coaching

Visual Arts

Photography: Black and White
Australian Art, Craft and Design
Glass blowing
Introduction to Jewellery Workshop

Australian and Aboriginal Studies
 

Australian History
Aboriginal Cultures
Australian Society, Aboriginal Voices
Archaeology and Aboriginal Studies

University Services

• Free airport pickup
• 24-hour access to computer facilities, seven days a week across all campuses
• 24-hour security (including escort service for those working late)
• Campus Central (your first point of contact for information regarding student services and resources)
• Learning and Teaching Unit (language and learning advice, counselling services and careers and employment advice)
• University library at each campus
• Computer supplies and bookshop
• Café/bar and cafeteria

Housing

As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad student you are guaranteed pre-arranged accommodation to fit your lifestyle. There are a variety of housing options available which you will apply for after acceptance. Read below for more specific options offered at this university:

UniSA offers four pre-arranged self-catered student accommodation options. Three are located in the heart of the city and one is right next to the Magill campus.  Most AustraLearn students live at East West Apartments in the city.  Alternatively, you may wish to wait until you arrive in Adelaide to make your decision about housing. You can locate an apartment near the beach, in the center of the city or close to campus - either on your own or sharing with others.

Orientation

In addition to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program which is included in your program fees UniSA has developed an orientation program to specifically cater to the needs of our new international students. Held in the weeks prior to the commencement of classes, orientation is a fun and social event designed to introduce new international students to life at UniSA. It will provide you with an opportunity to familiarize yourself with our campus facilities, enroll in your courses, meet some of our teaching staff and get to know a bit about what it’s like to live in South Australia.

Scholarships Available

In addition to the scholarships offered by GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, University of South Australia provides four $500 AUD award each year to a qualified GlobaLinks Learning Abroad applicant.

Special Programs/Excursions

• Take a scenic journey through the Adelaide Hills – enjoy spectacular views of Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Summit as well as visit Cleland Wildlife Park where you can feed kangaroos, walk amongst emus and have a professional photograph taken while holding a koala; and
• Embark on a coastal tour of picturesque seaside town of Victor Harbor – visit the Whale and Interpretive Centre and taste the area’s internationally renowned cuisine. Explore Granite Island which is home to little penguins, dolphins, an aquarium and whales in winter. Walk the 630m wooden bridge or do it in style on the horse-drawn tram. Then walk along the trail, enjoy the scenic view and visit the Penguin Centre. Journey through some of South Australia’s regional towns and experience  brilliant South Australia.

Get Involved Abroad

Extracurricular Activities

Participating in sporting and recreational activities is a great way to meet new people, make friends, stay fit and healthy, reduce stress and generally get more out of the university experience. At UniSA, UniLife supports students by providing subsidy funding for a range of sports clubs. The choice of clubs is endless and includes tennis, surfing, rockclimbing, badminton, netball, dance, tae kwon do, frisbee and more!

The Student Exchange Society also offers a range of tours, day trips, activities and short courses throughout the year. Join surf trips or see an Aussie Rules football game. There are also various opportunities to enjoy the wonderful culture, food, and wine Adelaide has to offer at one of the Society’s many social gatherings.

Community Involvement

While abroad, we recommend getting involved in your local community. It's an awesome way to meet locals, experience the true Australian culture, and create long lasting memories. From volunteering to festival-going, we challenge you to make the most of your international experience... See a sample of community involvement opportunities available in Adelaide or discover your own upon arrival!

You'll get a taste of how enriching community involvement can be during your first few days in Australia on AustraLearn's Culture and Adventure Program. The program includes one day of pre-arranged volunteering with the local community. You'll interact directly with locals while giving back to and sharing your own culture with the community that first welcomes you to Australia. Plus, you can continue your volunteer efforts later in the semester by signing up for AustraLearn's Conservation Volunteer Weekend.

Enhance Your Experience

Global Identity Course

While studying at UniSA, you can maximize your study abroad experience by enrolling in the Global Identity course (EdPA 3103 Connecting Your International Experience to Your Future). The course will help you articulate the value of your experience to future employers, demonstrate your intercultural development and skills, and understand intercultural interactions.

This one-credit, online course is offered by the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities exclusively for students studying with GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. LEARN MORE>

Global Citizens Development Modules

The new Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory, however we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication.  

Course Catalog

To determine if the classes you need are available at this university, select Courses/Subjects to view the specific course options.

Tips: For advice on navigating the university’s course catalog, use the Selecting Courses link. You may also view the suggested grade and credit transfer information through the Grade Conversion.

If you have any questions about course availability, please contact studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org.  

Photo Slideshow

Watch a slideshow of photos from the University of South Australia.

Fees

Fee Includes

Program Fees: As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad study abroad participant, you will be required to enroll as a full-time student; typically this is 3-4 classes, which is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. semester credit hours. Your program fees are in U.S. dollars and include the host university semester tuition for 4 subjects, university administrative fees, overseas health insurance, the Basic ISIC card, our renowned Bridging Cultures Program on-site orientation and the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Personalized Support and Service.

With GlobaLinks Learning Abroad you will receive Personalized Support and Service through our four point philosophy to manage your program:

1.) Personal Program Selection & Planning: Personal service & advising, academic planning and credit transfer assistance, program location, housing advice, financial assistance.

2.) Pre and Post Orientation and Preparation: Our MyLearn on-line enrollment information and process, comprehensive program information and departure webinar, immigration visa support and advice, airline ticket and group flight assistance, global citizen development modules.

3.) Cultural Integration: On-site Bridging Cultures Program, on-site resident director services and advising, academic support, guaranteed housing and placement, volunteer and community involvement opportunities.

4.) Reflection and Application of the Experience: Beyond Study Abroad Program, The EnCompass Alumni Program, program evaluation opportunity, resume building and review, alumni handbook and transcript services. 

Housing Fees: The Housing Fees are approximates and are in addition to the Program Fees. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad offers you “Housing to Fit Your Lifestyle” and you are guaranteed a placement in a wide variety of quality housing options to accommodate your academic, personal and budgetary needs during your experience abroad. The housing fees listed indicate an approximate cost for the options available on that program which may represent apartments/flats, houses and/or dormitories/residential halls, living within the local community or on-campus with locals and other international students. Private single rooms are standard (although double rooms are available) and are fully furnished, including comfort amenities with access to internet and telephone. Students who choose to arrange their own accommodation upon arrival will be charged the Program Fee only, as they will be responsible for making payment directly to the housing provider once accommodation has been arranged.

Additional Subject & Gym Membership Fees: Additional charges may apply for science, media, fine arts, or journalism subjects at some universities and students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed directly by the home university upon final enrolment. Gym and student union memberships are optional to students. If you wish to join, you may do so on arrival by contacting the international office at your host university.

Fee Advice

Facts

Dates

Entry Requirements

Programs in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji Coordinator

Name: Jan Amann Title: Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services Department: Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji Semester/Year Abroad Team BIO: Jan Amann manages study abroad admission and participant pre-trip services for students attending the University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, Southern Cross University, La Trobe University, Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology and University of Melbourne. Jan earned her B.A. in English and Philosophy from the University of Scranton in 2006. After studying abroad at the University of Otago in New Zealand, Jan was inspired to work for her school’s study abroad office and pursue an exciting career in International Education. Following graduation, Jan moved to New Zealand for one year where she had the opportunity to travel and work for the government. She has also worked with youth for many years, and led a group of students on an Experiment in International Living trip abroad in 2010. Jan completed her M.A. in International Education at New York University, where she studied abroad (again!) in Hong Kong, China, and worked with international students. Jan’s additional travels have brought her to Australia, Italy, Canada, Belgium, France, England and the Caribbean. Jan looks forward to helping AustraLearn students plan their semesters abroad! Advice From The Coordinator: South Australia is the "Festival State", so be prepared for lots of fun, unique festivals to take place throughout your stay in Adelaide!