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Study Abroad and ExchangeThe University of Adelaide's Study Abroad and Exchange programs allow students who are already enrolled at universities outside Australia to study in Adelaide for one or two semesters. The programs offer an exciting opportunity for students to combine a high quality academic and cultural experience while living in the city of Adelaide.
Am I a Study Abroad or Exchange student?Exchange programYou are eligible to be an exchange student if:
Exchange students remain enrolled with their home institution and continue to pay tuition fees to their home institution. Exchangees may study at the University of Adelaide for one or two semesters. The academic program you undertake may be credited towards your degree as per the formal agreement between the two institutions; it is your responsibility to liaise with the exchange coordinator at your home instititution regarding credit transfer. For University of Adelaide students who wish to study overseas on exchange at one of our partner institutions please visit the Adelaide Abroad (Outgoing Exchange Program) web site. Study Abroad programIf your home institution does not have a formal Student Exchange agreement with the University of Adelaide you may apply for the Study Abroad program. As a Study Abroad student, you:
Entry Requirements for the Study Abroad and Exchange ProgramsAcademic Entry RequirementsStudents should have completed at least one year at their home university at the time of participation in the Study Abroad or Exchange program. Students will need to provide evidence of a GPA of at least 3.0, or grades equivalent to a B/credit average, in order to gain admission. English Language Entry RequirementsStudy Abroad and Exchange students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of English language proficiency as follows: *IELTS - Overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum band score of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Reading and Listening Students who wish to study Law must achieve a higher level of English language proficiency, as follows: *TOEFL Minimum score of 250/600 with an Essay Rating/TWE of 5.0 or *IELTS Minimum overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum band score of 7.0 in Writing and Speaking and 6.5 in Reading and Listening *These tests must have been taken in the two years preceding the application.Students from Norway, Sweden and Germany may submit alternative evidence of their English language proficiency (except for Law -- see above), as follows: Germany: a grade of at least "satisfactory" in English in the final year of high school, plus a score of at least "b" in each section of the DAAD English Language Proficiency Test Norway: a minimum grade of 4 in English in upper secondary school Vitnemal fra de Videregaende Skolen Sweden: a minimum grade of VG in English in upper secondary school Avgansbetyg Please note that all students from countries where English is not the first langugae must provide a TOEFL or IELTS score if they wish to study Law.Students who do not meet these requirements may consider enrolling in a Pre-Enrolment English program (PEP). The length of this program depends on the current level of English - for example, a student with an IELTS score of 5.5 would require a PEP of 10 - 15 weeks. Please note that the cost of the PEP is not covered by the exchange program -- students who enrol in the PEP will need to pay for the cost of the program. Important note: Students who are citizens of countries classified by Australian government immigration regulations as Assessment Levels 3-5 must submit an IELTS test result as part of their student visa application, even if the University has accepted alternative evidence of English language proficiency. No other test (not even the TOEFL) is accepted for this purpose. Enrolment InformationStudents are required to be enrolled as full-time students under the terms of their student visa. A normal full-time enrolment at the University of Adelaide is 12 units per semester. Please note: Study Abroad or Exchange students are not eligible to qualify for a University of Adelaide degree. If you wish to enrol in a degree program, you will need to apply as a full-fee paying international student. Information on individual Courses (subjects), syllabus information and class details can be found in the Course Planner. Postgraduate EnrolmentStudents who wish to take postgraduate level courses must have completed at least 3-4 years of their university degree. Approval to take postgraduate level courses is considered on a case-by-case basis by the relevant academic department. Please contact Study Abroad and Exchange as soon as possible if you are considering taking any postgraduate courses, as you will need to obtain approval for these before you enrol. Information on individual Courses (subjects), syllabus information and class details can be found in the Course Planner.
Areas of StudyThe University of Adelaide offers a wide range of courses in the following areas: Agricultural SciencesAgricultural Business ArchitectureArchitecture CommerceAccounting Computer ScienceComputer Science Economics
EngineeringAerospace Finance
Health SciencesAnatomical Sciences Humanities and Social SciencesAnthropology Law
MathematicsApplied Mathematics MusicClassical Performance * SciencesBiochemistry
Restricted Areas of StudyStudy Abroad and Exchange students are able to take a wide range of subjects across a number of Faculties and Schools at the University of Adelaide. Please note however that courses in the following Faculties/Schools are NOT available to Study Abroad and Exchange students: Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesLanguages
Media Studies
School of Music
Faculty of Sciences
Faculty of the Professions
External Couses
Information on individual Courses (subjects), syllabus information and class details can be found in the Course Planner.
Study Abroad Tuition Fees2008
Adelaide is more affordable than most other Australian cities. Please see our Cost of Living website for more information.
Important Dates (Arrival and Orientation)2008
2009
2010
Past students"I'll definitely be back before too long. It has been an amazing semester... I know I've changed some but I feel like I've become more like myself. One rainy spring day last year I decided that I had too many dreams I was leaving by the wayside and I had a hankering for an adventure. So, here I am, and boy were my expectations ever fulfilled. I have really done it and sometimes I can't believe it. It has got to be the most empowering experience in the world...Everyone is going to ask "how was it?" What do you say? IT was great. IT was hard. IT was beautiful. IT was intense. IT was fun. How do you describe a whole six months of your life that have changed your whole outlook on the world. You can't." Kathy Ream, USA "I think the Study Abroad program is a good opportunity for anyone who wants to study for a substantial length of time in a foreign country... the application process is easy and uncomplicated. This program enables you to pick the courses and lectures that you are interested in and which will be acceptable to your home university. As a non-degree student you have the advantage of being immersed in the day-to-day happenings of the Australians while having the freedom to pursue classes which are not connected to your degree. I chose the University of Adelaide for my year in Australia because of the many opportunities the University provides. During my stay I came to like Adelaide as a city more and more. If you want to relax you can go from the University directly into the parklands which surround Adelaide. You can go for a walk along the River Torrens or sit in the summer sun with friends on the banks. Beaches are also within a short bike ride or a quick tram trip." Torsten Baumbach, Germany "Studying at Adelaide and getting the opportunity to travel across Australia have made this a fantastic year. Since there are no Australian studies classes offered at my home university in the mid-west United States, I quickly jumped at the chance to take Australian History...It has also been interesting to get an Australian viewpoint on other academic subjects. My current environmental biology class is tackling the subject matter relating each of the major topics to current environmental issues and problems in Australia...Surprisingly I have also learned a lot about my own country since I've been here...American and Australian cultures are certainly different...and I've come to respect the idea that there is more than one way to do things and even say things. I will certainly be sad to leave my home here... and it has become a home." Kerry Bodine, USA
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