Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
The 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.
Entry Requirements for the Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
Academic Entry Requirements
Students 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 Requirements
Study 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 |
| TOEFL | Score of at least 550 with a minimum score of 4.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE) |
| Computer-based TOEFL | Score of at least 213 with a minimum score of 4.0 in Essay Rating |
| Internet-based TOEFL | Total score of 80 with minimum of 20 in Writing and Speaking and 18 in Reading and Listening |
These tests must have been taken in the two years preceding the application.
Entry for Law courses
Students who wish to study Law must achieve a higher level of English language proficiency, as follows:
| IELTS | Overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum band score of 7.0 in Writing and Speaking and 6.5 in Reading and Listening |
| TOEFL | Score of at least 600 with a minimum score of 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE) |
| Computer-based TOEFL | Score of at least 250 with a minimum score of 5.0 in Essay Rating |
| Internet-based TOEFL | Total score of 100 with minimum of 24 in Writing and Speaking and 22 in Reading and Listening |
These tests must have been taken in the two years preceding the application.
Applicants from Norway, Sweden and Germany
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" ("befriedigend") in English in the final year of high school (Abitur or Fachabitur), 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 |
All students from countries where English is not the first language must provide a TOEFL or IELTS score if they wish to study Law.
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 TOEFL) is accepted for this purpose.
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 or Study Abroad fees -- students who enrol in the PEP will need to pay for the cost of the program.
Postgraduate Enrolment
Students who wish to study at postgraduate level (coursework or research) must have completed at least 3-4 years of their university degree. Approval to take postgraduate level study (coursework or research) is considered on a case-by-case basis by the relevant academic department and admission to postgraduate study is restricted. Please contact Study Abroad and Exchange as soon as possible if you are considering undertaking any postgraduate study (coursework or research), as you will need to obtain approval.
Information on individual Courses (subjects), syllabus information and class details can be found in the Course Planner.
How to Apply
Exchange application form
- You must be nominated by your home university in order to access our online application form. Students will be emailed application information once they have been nominated by the International Office of their home institution.
- Please review the information on Course Restrictions for the Study Abroad and Exchange Programs before completing your online application, once you have received the link.
- Please review the information on Course Restrictions for the Study Abroad and Exchange Programs before completing your application.
Students 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.
