Overview

• Established in 1874 (the third oldest university in Australia)
• 22,000 students enrolled, including 5,000 international students from 90 countries
• Over 3,000 staff
• Member of the “Group of Eight” research intensive universities with three Nobel Prize winners, 104 Rhodes scholars and 104 Fulbright Scholars amongst its alumni
• Wide choice of undergraduate and postgraduate courses
• Advanced, high-quality teaching and research
• Modern facilities
• Two million volumes in the Barr Smith Library
• Comprehensive student support services
• Reasonably priced, accessible accommodation
• Located in Adelaide’s central business district, a short walk from the Art Gallery, Museum, State Library, National Wine Centre, Government House, Parliament House, the Zoo, and Botanic Gardens.

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Location

About Adelaide

Founded in 1836, Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and is the center of the economic, cultural, political, and social life of the state. It is an attractive, well-planned city of wide streets and boulevards, squares, parklands, and a mixture of historic and modern buildings.

Adelaide has a population of 1.3 million and is a cosmopolitan city with a Mediterranean climate, many festivals and a vibrant café culture. 
It is small enough to be friendly and welcoming, yet large enough to provide plenty of attractions and entertainment. Adelaide enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool winters. 

There are ample recreation activities including cinemas and theatres, music, and shopping; swimming, sailing, and windsurfing at nearby beaches; and hiking and exploring the towns, villages, and wineries in the Mount Lofty Ranges close to the city. 


South Australia has a great variety of landscapes to explore outside Adelaide.  The Barossa Valley, a world famous wine region, is 90 minutes from the city and Kangaroo Island an hour by boat from the mainland, has pristine beaches & abundant wildlife. The Adelaide Hills within 30 minutes of the city, has lush farmland, historic villages & unspoilt bushland. Further afield are the Flinders Ranges with spectacular natural scenery and Adelaide is considered to be the gateway to Australia’s Outback.

Around the University

The main campus of the University of Adelaide is located right in the city center of Adelaide, making it very accessible to students using public transport to travel to the campus (the city’s bus, train and tram network all converge on the city center). The campus is also very conveniently located close to the city’s main pedestrian shopping strip, Rundle Mall, with its major department stores and speciality shops. Cafes, food courts, and bookshops can also be found here. Adjacent to the University is the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum (which has a major collection of indigenous artefacts), and the State Library. For those who enjoy exercising, the River Torrens, which runs along one side of the campus, is bordered by a park and a cycling/walking track which winds its way all the way to the beach, 8 miles away.

Academic Highlights

• Health sciences (including psychology)
• Agriculture, food and wine
• Biological and physical sciences
• Commerce, business, economics and management
• Law
• Environmental and life sciences
• Engineering and computer science
• Information technology and communications
• Social sciences (especially Australian, Aboriginal, and Asian studies; human geography; and international economics)

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Internship Available

Are you interested in completing a part time internship for credit while you take classes at the University of Adelaide? Learn More> 
 

University Services

• Employment Service
• Careers Service
• Counseling Service
• Disability Service
• Health Service
• Language and Learning Assistance
• Accommodation Service
• Legal Service
• Student Computing Suites
• Student Radio
• Fitness Center

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:

Students may live in pre-arranged, self-catered, university managed modern apartment style accommodation in the city center with excellent facilities and 24 hour staffing. Other housing options include residential colleges, student hostels and privately rented accommodation.  Staff at the Accommodation Service are happy to assist students to find the most suitable option and students can use its rental database to search for different types of accommodation.

Orientation

In addition to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program which is included in your program fees, the International Student Center runs an extensive orientation program for new international students at the beginning of each semester. The program includes information sessions and academic advising, social events and excursions to help students meet other students, and assistance with tasks such as enrollment, settling into Adelaide, and finding accommodation.

Special Programs/Excursions

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Extracurricular Activities

Participating in the extensive range of clubs and sports at the University is an excellent way to meet people and make friends with local students. The University offers almost 40 sports including; baseball, basketball, cricket, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, rowing, sailing, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water skiing and windsurfing.

The University has a fitness center with strength fitness and resistance equipment, including treadmills, spin cycles, rowers, versa climbers, pin loaded machines, free weights and hydraulic circuits.  Various classes such as aerobics, yoga, cross-training and dancing are also on offer. Qualified gym instructors are on hand to provide expert fitness advice.

The University also has 80 special interest clubs including the wine club, debating club, film club, environment collective, philosophy, photography, choral society, chess club, many religious and spiritual clubs, political clubs, and language clubs.
 

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 the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program. The program includes 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 the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Conservation Volunteer Weekend.

Enhance Your Experience

Global Identity Course

While studying at the University of Adelaide, 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 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.

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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.

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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: The two most popular spots for students in Adelaide are Rundle Mall and Glenelg. Rundle Mall is a pedestrian mall with lots of cafes and shops and Glenelg is a resort area by the beach, 20 minutes outside of the city!