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University of Adelaide - Semester or Year Abroad

Overview

  • Established in 1874 (the third oldest university in Australia)
  • Home to 20,000 students, including 4,000 international students from 90 countries
  • 1,100 Full-time equivalent academic staff
  • Group of 8 university with three Nobel Prize winning alumni
  • Distinguished international alumni
  • Top-ranked, government-funded leading research facility
  • 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 the Adelaide’s central business district

Location

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 in terms of distance from other Australian cities, Adelaide is about 875 miles from Melbourne (one hour by air), and 1,490 miles from Perth (three hours by air).

Adelaide is a friendly and safe city – 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 adjacent to the city.

Further afield, the spectacular natural scenery of the Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island, and the River Murray provide plenty of choice for holiday and weekend destinations. Adelaide is also the gate way to Australia's Outback.

Extracurricular Activities

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing

Academic Highlights

  • biological sciences (especially agriculture, medicine, and molecular biology/ biotechnology)
  • physical sciences (especially physics, geology, and geophysics)
  • information technology and communications
  • environmental sciences and management
  • social sciences (especially Australia, Aboriginal, and Asian studies; human geography; and international economics)

View Available Subjects

Classes are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog.
View courses/subjects available at this university.
Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need.

University Services

The International Student Orientation Program is designed to assist new international students to settle into the University quickly. Within this program students will meet university staff and senior students. This program includes campus tours and bank assistance, enrollments, social activities, and excursions.

Housing

Students may live in pre-arranged apartment or townhouse style accommodation. These locations offer modern style and are located in the heart of the city next to the university.

Orientation

The International Student Center runs an orientation program for new study abroad students at the start of each semester. This includes information sessions and academic advising, as well as various social events and excursions to help students meet each other and Australian students.

View Subjects

Classes are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog.
View courses/subjects available at this university.
Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need.

Fees

Program Fees$10,535.00
Housing
With MealsNot available at this university
Without MealsApproximately $4,825
Housing Deposit
With MealsNot applicable
Without MealsRefundable housing deposits range from approximately $200 - $1,200 and are billed in addition to the housing fees.


Fee Includes

Program fees are in U.S. dollars. Program Fees include tuition for 3 to 4 subjects, university administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), overseas health coverage, ISIC Premium (International Student Identity Card), 25% Lonely Planet Book discount, also included is our renowned 4-day Program Introduction in Tropical Cairns, Australia. Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Several universities have included the Sports and Rec. membership. Activities are usually extra. The Housing Fee is in addition to the Program Fees and may be an average for universities with multiple housing options. Students who select “apartment living arranged upon arrival” will only be charged the Program Fees, and housing costs will be paid on arrival by the student.

Fee Semester

The above fees are for the July 2009 term. Fees are subject to change for future terms.

Facts

Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Overseas Students: 4000
Staff: 2700
Total Enrolment: 20000

Dates

All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. AustraLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. 
July 2009 Semester - FallApplication Deadline: April 30, 2009
Anticipated DepartureJuly 13, 2009
Start DateJuly 15, 2009
End DateNovember 21, 2009
Mid Semester Break #1September 21, 2009 - October 2, 2009
Mid Semester Break #2 -
July 2009 Year - FallApplication Deadline: April 30, 2009
Anticipated DepartureJuly 13, 2009
Start DateJuly 15, 2009
End DateJuly 25, 2010
Mid Semester Break #1September 21, 2009 - October 2, 2009
Mid Semester Break #2April 14, 2010 - April 24, 2010
February 2010 Semester - SpringApplication Deadline: November 15, 2009
Anticipated DepartureFebruary 11, 2010
Start DateFebruary 18, 2010
End DateJuly 5, 2010
Mid Semester Break #1April 14, 2010 - April 25, 2010
Mid Semester Break #2 -
February 2010 Year - SpringApplication Deadline: November 15, 2009
Anticipated DepartureFebruary 11, 2010
Start DateFebruary 18, 2010
End DateNovember 22, 2010
Mid Semester Break #1April 14, 2010 - April 25, 2010
Mid Semester Break #2September 22, 2010 - October 3, 2010
July 2010 Semester - FallApplication Deadline: April 15, 2010
Anticipated DepartureJuly 15, 2010
Start DateJuly 21, 2010
End DateNovember 22, 2010
Mid Semester Break #1September 22, 2010 - October 3, 2010
Mid Semester Break #2 -
July 2010 Year - FallApplication Deadline: April 15, 2010
Anticipated DepartureJuly 15, 2010
Start DateJuly 21, 2010
End DateJuly 5, 2011
Mid Semester Break #1September 22, 2010 - October 3, 2010
Mid Semester Break #2April 14, 2011 - April 25, 2011
February 2011 Semester - SpringApplication Deadline: November 15, 2010
Anticipated DepartureFebruary 8, 2011
Start DateFebruary 10, 2011
End DateJuly 25, 2011
Mid Semester Break #1April 14, 2011 - April 24, 2011
Mid Semester Break #2 -
February 2011 Year - SpringApplication Deadline: November 15, 2010
Anticipated DepartureFebruary 8, 2011
Start DateFebruary 10, 2011
End DateDecember 21, 2011
Mid Semester Break #1April 14, 2011 - April 24, 2011
Mid Semester Break #2September 21, 2011 - October 2, 2011
July 2011 Semester - FallApplication Deadline: April 15, 2011
Anticipated DepartureJuly 13, 2011
Start DateJuly 15, 2011
End DateNovember 21, 2011
Mid Semester Break #1September 21, 2011 - October 2, 2011
Mid Semester Break #2 -
July 2011 Year - FallApplication Deadline: April 15, 2011
Anticipated DepartureJuly 13, 2011
Start DateJuly 15, 2011
End DateJuly 25, 2012
Mid Semester Break #1September 21, 2011 - October 2, 2011
Mid Semester Break #2April 14, 2012 - April 24, 2012

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level. Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.

Required GPA: 2.80

AustraLearn Coordinator


Name:Alicia Houghteling
Title:Coordinator, Outreach and Student Services
Department:Semester or Year Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji
BIO:
Alicia is the visa coordinator for AustraLearn's study abroad programs, as well as the coordinator for James Cook University at Cairns and Townsville. In addition, she helps with the study abroad admissions and participant pre-trip services including the new application stage for programs.

Alicia received her BS in Business from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, majoring in International Business and minoring in Spanish. She studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain, and during her time abroad, she was able to see London, Dublin, and Luxembourg . Alicia comes to AustraLearn from UCCS, where she was an Undergraduate Recruiter.

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!
A word from our alumni
"The University of Adelaide was very accommodating for international students."
J. Berger
University of Adelaide

 



 
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