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YOUR JOURNEY STARTS PLANNING A BRIGHT FUTURE RAJAT SHAH (INDIA) Master of Urban and HERE Regional Planning Welcome to the Planning Officer at Wattle Range Council University of South Australia. With a strong background in Join our globally connected and engaged architecture and a clear vision and understanding of South Australia’s university with industry-informed teaching and development policies and growing future, Rajat began his postgraduate research that is inventive and adventurous. studies at UniSA. Thanks to the University’s history in partnering Benefit from real-world experiences thanks to our with local councils, Rajat began a practical approach to teaching and learning. placement at Wattle Range Council and, soon after, secured a Planning Officer position. Get the knowledge, skills and confidence you With a passion for urbanism, Rajat need to graduate career ready. is focused on building a resilient future for generations to come. Working in a regional council, Rajat works on anything from development assessments to public park designs, local heritage surveys, public consultation and a 25-year Strategic Plan. With his awareness and strong sense of accountability, Rajat has quickly become a valued team member. “I believe our towns and spaces TOP 2 IN AUSTRALIA FOR are as profound as we allow them to be, and the majority of social issues can be solved by good GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY planning. For me, planning is a forward-thinking process where I get to interact with the community and developers to achieve goals.” Ranked #2, 2021 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey – Graduate Employability Skills Indicator. Public universities. 3
RANKED IN THE WORLD’S TOP 5 IN AUSTRALIA FOR TOP 50 UNDER 50 QUALITY EDUCATION Ranked #29, Ranked equal 5th, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50. 2022 THE University Impact Rankings. Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings. TOP 15 IN AUSTRALIA TOP 15 IN AUSTRALIA FOR STUDENT SUPPORT FOR TEACHING QUALITY Ranked #12, ComparED (QILT) Ranked #13, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21 Student Experience Survey 2020-21 (Undergraduate). Public universities. (Undergraduate). Public universities. #1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR 100% OF OUR ASSESSED RESEARCH IMPACT AND RESEARCH RATED AT OR ENGAGEMENT ABOVE WORLD-CLASS ONE OF THE 2018 ARC Engagement and Impact 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia Assessment (EI), Combined Impact – (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research. Approach to Impact and Engagement on Assessed Fields. WORLD’S TOP YOUNG TOP 5 IN AUSTRALIA FOR RATED FIVE STARS PRODUCING GREATEST FOR EXCELLENCE NUMBER OF CEOs IN RESEARCH, Ranked #4, Forbes List of Global EMPLOYABILITY, Companies – MBA News February, 2022 TEACHING, FACILITIES, UNIVERSITIES INTERNATIONALISATION, INCLUSIVENESS AND INNOVATION 2022 QS Stars Ratings This image features MOD. - UniSA’s futuristic museum of discovery. MOD. explores new ideas at Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50. the intersection of science, art, and innovation and presents two major seasonal exhibitions Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings. and workshops encouraging creativity and participation. 4 5
GRADUATE CAREER SERVICES CAREER READY Our Career Services team will help you prepare for your future career. You can connect with a career adviser for expert advice and be part of a comprehensive career development program, including TOP RANKING TEACHERS PRACTICAL LEARNING POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS networking opportunities, industry events Learn from our highly qualified You will learn in a practical environment Our curriculum is influenced and COLLABORATING WITH and an Online Career Hub with the latest academics and industry professionals. with a focus on internships, placements, codeveloped with industry. We connect 2,500+ COMPANIES resources and job listings. Our teaching staff are focused on real-world projects, research, mentoring, with partners to create a culture of providing you with the most current industry and employer masterclasses as innovation and help you build your WORLDWIDE practices and global trends. well as opportunities to volunteer and professional networks before you graduate. Career Services will help you develop your participate in community based programs. professional skills through a number of key areas: › Establishing your career pathway › Building your employability › Self-help career resources › Finding work › Events and workshops › Building a professional network › Career advice › Career news › Your future beyond graduation › Career development learning unisa.edu.au/careers BECOME A FUTURE LEADER Shape your own journey with our unique leadership and self-development programs. By participating in the UniSA+ Award or ASPIRE Award, you'll develop the practical skills needed for the modern workplace, including leadership, entrepreneurship, cultural understanding, effective communication, self-awareness, and much more. unisa.edu.au/studentleadership TOP 20 IN AUSTRALIA FOR EMPLOYER SATISFACTION Ranked #19, 2021 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey – Overall Satisfaction Indicator. 6 Logos correct at October 2022 7
WORK-READY TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR GRADUATE SKILLS PROFESSIONALS Ranked #7, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities. JOIN OUR ALUMNI FUTURE PROOFING A SUSTAINABLE FROM INDUSTRY SUPPORTING FORBES HONOUR NETWORK A HEALTHY CAREER FUTURE WITH LEGO ENGAGEMENT TO COMMUNITY WITH FOR BUSINESS When you graduate EMPLOYMENT HEALTHY FUTURES STUDENT you will become BENEDICT OKONJO THI QUANG LINH TRAN part of more than (NIGERIA) (VIETNAM) BUNHEANG CHHEAN ELLA QINGPING LYU AIZAT RAHIM (MALAYSIA) 230,000 alumni Master of Health Master of Engineering (Water (CAMBODIA) (CHINA) Bachelor of Management Services Management Resources Management) (Marketing)* from around the Master of Professional Accounting Bachelor of Physiotherapy world with formal Digital Health Lead Sustainable Construction (Honours) Founder and Managing Audit Analyst at Deloitte at Adelaide PHN Manager at the LEGO Group Director of Dropee networks in Hong Physiotherapist at Kong SAR, Singapore, When Bunheang was researching Core Physiotherapy Knowing he wanted to work in the Vietnam is set to become home postgraduate study options, he and Pilates Studio Named as a Forbes 30 Under 30, Malaysia, Vietnam, hospitals of the future, Ben was to LEGO’s first ever carbon neutral was inspired by UniSA's high Aizat Rahim, is an entrepreneur looking for a degree which offered a factory. UniSA engineering graduate, Indonesia, and the combination of health management Thi Quang Linh Tran, is one of the rankings in business and strong The opportunity to participate in based in Kuala Lumpur, leading a career outcomes. B2B marketplace that connects more United Kingdom. and technology studies. The Master of company’s driving forces behind a wide range of placements at than 170,000 retailers, suppliers, Health Services Management at UniSA a more sustainable future. Linh is A highlight of Bunheang’s studies UniSA, helped Ella decide which unisa.edu.au/alumni manufacturers and distributors to buy provided that unique blend along with bringing her technical expertise and was engaging in industry networking career pathway she wanted to take and sell in bulk. a strong focus on the demands of the passion for environmental ethics to sessions and connecting classroom following graduation. She was also healthcare industry. the project, thanks to the experience theory to working environments. He drawn to study in Adelaide, knowing Aizat has created Dropee – a platform she gained during her studies. also had the chance to develop his physiotherapists were in high demand where businesses can see their Ben’s studies helped him prepare for skills through on campus work and in South Australia. performance across the global supply his future career as a Digital Health Linh is also a staunch advocate for volunteering opportunities. chain network in real-time. Dropee was Lead at Adelaide PHN where he gender equity in STEM careers and Ella enjoys the opportunity to meet also the first e-commerce platform provides strategic leadership and continues to use her voice to inspire “As an international student, on different people through her role and in the country to partner up with oversight of a range of digital health women in the industry and as a campus work provides a strong works with clients to help them feel Malaysia’s top financial institutions to initiatives and projects designed to defender of sustainable engineering. foundation for communication better and achieve healthier futures. enable investment and issue credit improve population health outcomes skills, networking and cultural “As a physiotherapist, I’m proud loans to retailers. “My proudest achievement is adjustment, and these are all and transform the Australian that I am able to help our the fact I have become a female incredible values to get ready for a Aizat believes the real-world healthcare system. community to achieve their engineer, especially a sustainable job after graduation. I was involved practicality and hands-on learning in “I feel like my current success can be engineer. People tend to ignore personal health goals and help in various university activities his degree have served him well as largely attributed to what I’ve learnt or underestimate environmental them to increase their quality of before I landed my current Dropee continues to provide inspired, throughout my degree. I learnt impacts, particularly when faced life as well.” professional job as an Audit Analyst innovative solutions. a lot about strategy, leadership, with budget constraints, so I have to at Deloitte. It is just the beginning! digital transformation, project be brave to raise my voice to protect “The next goal for Dropee is to There is no end to exploration!” reach out to as many under served management in health and the our ultimate sustainability goals.” Australian healthcare system which retailers as possible. These small I draw upon every day at work.” businesses are what keeps us motivated to do what we do every single day.” *This degree is now known as a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) 8 9
YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE CONNECT WITH OTHERS › USASA is your student association, organising social activities and coordinating student clubs. unisa.edu.au/USASA › With 100+ academic, cultural and social clubs, there is something for everyone! It is a great way to meet new friends and enjoy your university experience. unisasport.edu.au/clubs/search › Orientation is your chance to explore your campus, meet new people, connect with teaching staff and enjoy activities. unisa.edu.au/orientation unisa.edu.au/studentlife GET ACTIVE FEEL SUPPORTED › UniSA Sport has 25+ sporting › Campus Central is ready to help you with everything clubs, including rowing, netball, from ID cards, to enrolment and student services. gridiron, rock climbing and even esports! SUPPORT SERVICES unisasport.edu.au › Study support › Online support › Health and Fitness Centres can › Language assistance › Accommodation be found across all campuses › Personal counselling assistance including a 25m heated › Legal advice swimming pool at Pridham Hall. › Disability and inclusion services › Free peer study sessions › Health services › 24/7 security on campus unisa.edu.au/internationalstudents 97% OF OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GYM MEMBERSHIPS FEEL SUPPORTED WITH CHOOSE FROM 50+ AVAILABLE AT ALL THEIR STUDIES EVENTS EACH YEAR CAMPUSES 2021 i-Graduate Survey, International Student ACROSS ALL CAMPUSES Barometer – Study Support Indicator (97.7%). 10 11
WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES Pridham Hall is where our students gather to celebrate university life, milestones and achievements. It includes a large multi-purpose hall for graduations and FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE WORKPLACE sporting events, as well as a Fitness Centre and 25m heated swimming pool. Study in modern, purpose-built facilities across all our campuses. Learn with the latest industry-standard tools and technologies that help you get career ready from day one. Benefit from our innovative laboratories, community clinics, creative studios, collaborative learning areas and simulation spaces. Jeffrey Smart Building is our award-winning SCAN THE QR CODE TO TAKE student learning centre with a 5 Green Star Rating and over AUD$8 million in new A VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR technologies. Students have access to more unisa.edu.au/virtualcampustours than 600 computers in both high-tech and silent study zones. The Business Hub is where students can connect in a corporate-style The Boeing 737 Next Generation flight simulator lounge. It features the Iress Trading Room - a state-of-the-art learning is equipped with the latest technologies to simulate facility featuring live market data and financial analysis tools. real flying conditions for aviation students. Horizon Hospital and Health Service (HHHS) is a unique space modelled on real-world settings, providing nursing and midwifery students with vital experience in a clinician-led simulated health environment. 12 13
ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND DESIGN Express yourself through creative › Architecture practice and learn from professional › Communication Design › Design and Marketing architects, designers and researchers › Game Art who are leaders in their field. Access › Illustration and Animation a range of purpose-built spaces on › Industrial Design campus, including practical design › Interior Architecture studios and workshops fitted with › Product Design all the tools you need and the latest TOP 5 IN AUSTRALIA FOR GRADUATE › Sustainable Design SKILLS IN ARCHITECTURE industry-standard technologies. › Urban and Regional Planning Ranked #4, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020- 21, Architecture and Built Environment – Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities. BUSINESS Join one of Australia’s premier › Accounting universities for business, recognised › Digital Business › Finance nationally and internationally › Human Resource for its quality education, career Management outcomes and research. Graduate › Innovation and with the knowledge and skills to Entrepreneurship become a leader for change and › International Business › Logistics and Supply Chain growth, creating lasting impact in Management businesses and communities. › Management › Marketing › Property › Real Estate Practice › Sport and Recreation UNISA BUSINESS IS IN › Tourism and Events THE TOP 1% WORLDWIDE UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022. UniSA Business is EFMD (EQUIS) and AACSB accredited. 14 15
EDUCATION AND TEACHING Build a career as a teacher, ranging from childhood education through to adult learning, and help shape the minds of future generations. Gain practical teaching and learning experience through professional placements and access the latest in teaching technologies on campus. › Digital Learning › Early Childhood › Educational Leadership › Inclusive Education WORLD TOP 100 › Languages and Literacy IN EDUCATION › Primary 2023 THE Subject Rankings. › Secondary › TESOL ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION AND AVIATION Turn ideas into action and prepare › Aviation for a career in engineering, › Construction Management › Engineering construction or aviation. Build › Advanced Manufacturing strong foundations by studying › Civil construction management, › Electrical develop smarter solutions › Electronic TOP 5 IN AUSTRALIA FOR by exploring diverse areas of › Mechanical GRADUATE SKILLS IN ENGINEERING engineering or explore airport › Mechatronic Ranked #4, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Skills Development Indicator (Postgraduate). operations and flight training › Structural Public universities. through our aviation degrees. 16 17
FILM, TV, VFX, CREATIVE AND COMMUNICATIONS Express yourself through › Communication and Media creative practice and learn from › Creative Industries › Film and Television professionals and researchers who › Journalism and Writing are leaders in their field. Access a › Visual Arts range of purpose-built spaces on › Visual Effects (VFX) campus, including practical design studios and workshops fitted with #1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR ART all the tools you need and the latest AND DESIGN FACILITIES industry-standard technologies. ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Creative Arts – Learning Resources Indicator (Postgraduate). Public universities. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Build practical and theoretical › Cyber Engineering › Information Technology knowledge across diverse fields › Data Science › Games Design › Environmental Science › Mobile Apps and take advantage of cutting › Industrial and Applied › Networking and edge facilities fitted with the Mathematics Cybersecurity TOP 5 IN AUSTRALIA FOR latest technologies and software. › Information Management › Software GRADUATE SKILLS IN I.T. Prepare for your career by Development Ranked #3, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey partnering with industry on real- › Science 2020-21, Computing and Information Systems – Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities. › Software Engineering world projects and create a better world through new discoveries. 18 19
LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Study at a university recognised on a global scale › Criminal Justice for its education in law. Learn the art of reasoning, › Law › Law double degrees paired with: analysis, negotiation, advocacy, professional › Accounting reporting and communication. Take advantage of › Arts practical learning opportunities in our moot court › Economics and public-facing Legal Advice Clinic. › Global Politics › Human Resource Management › Journalism › Management › Marketing TOP 15 IN AUSTRALIA FOR LAW › Psychology Ranked equal #15, 2022 QS Subject Rankings. › Sport and Tourism NURSING, HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES Play an important role in › Biomedical Science › Nutrition and › Clinical Exercise Food Sciences shaping the wellbeing of Physiology › Occupational Therapy communities as a dynamic › Exercise and Sport › Outdoor and health professional. Benefit Science Environmental from interactive learning, › Health Services Leadership Management › Pharmaceutical highly experienced clinicians Science › Human Movement and teaching staff, and practical #1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR QUALITY placement opportunities. › Laboratory Medicine › Pharmacy EDUCATION IN HEALTH › Medical Radiation › Physiotherapy ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Health Access purpose-built facilities Science › Podiatry Services and Support – Overall Quality of Educational on campus, including › Midwifery › Public Health Experience Indicator (Postgraduate). Public universities. simulated hospital and health › Nursing › Speech Pathology service environments. 20 21
PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES Pursue a career that helps empower › Ageing and Disability individuals and creates more socially › Arts › Cognitive Neuroscience engaged communities. Explore the › Counselling connections between the brain and › Human Services behaviour, the meaning behind human › Psychology TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR interactions and the broader social › Social Work GRADUATE SKILLS sciences. Learn in purpose-built facilities IN PSYCHOLOGY on campus including our Social Work Ranked #6, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Skills Development Indicator and Human Services studio. (Undergraduate). Public universities. ① ② RESEARCH AT UNISA UNISA Enterprise Hub The UniSA Enterprise Hub is home to our research portfolio, including our research degrees. It’s an online gateway and physical shopfront in Adelaide’s CBD, where industry can directly connect with our researchers, Our research is inspired by challenges. RESEARCH DEGREES educators and students on activities We produce new knowledge that provides Completing a research degree means that solve real problems, drive becoming an expert in your field. It is your progress, and shape business and real solutions for industry, businesses and opportunity to take a topic that interests community growth in South Australia the wider community. Our researchers are you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, and beyond. thought leaders and change makers. We creative and practical challenges, and unisa.edu.au/enterprisehub communicate your findings. have big ideas and we ask big questions. We translate our discoveries into solutions that benefit our economy and society. HOW TO APPLY 1. Check your eligibility unisa.edu.au/research 2. Find a research project 3. Organise referee reports 4. Prepare to apply No.1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR 5. Apply online RESEARCH IMPACT AND ① Images of Research 2018, A journey into ENGAGEMENT Australia’s tumultuous geological past, and into a groovy future, Jan Varga, PhD 2018 ARC Engagement and Impact Assessment unisa.edu.au/research-degrees-apply Candidate, School of Natural and Built (EI), Combined Impact – Approach to Impact Environments and Engagement on Assessed Fields. ② Images of Research 2019, The Cracked Surface, Bastian Stoehr 22 23
SCHOLARSHIPS Each year more than 2,500 students benefit from our scholarships and grants, worth millions of dollars. We have a range of categories including support for high achievers and students in need, along with scholarships specifically for international students. unisa.edu.au/scholarships VICE CHANCELLOR’S INTERNATIONAL MERIT INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Receive a 15% reduction in your Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree. for the duration of your degree. TRANSNATIONAL For more scholarships and to view full scholarship conditions, please visit: unisa.edu.au/international-scholarships AUSTRALIA AWARDS AND SPONSORSHIPS EDUCATION Become a future industry leader and have your education paid for by a UniSA partner, such as the Australian Government, a foreign government, employer or partner university. Thrive at UniSA in our highly supported programs for Cut Dhia Fadhilah sponsored students and Australia Awards scholarship students. International Master of Business Administration unisa.edu.au/sponsored-students (Tourism and Event Management) Australia Awards Scholarship Recipient international.unisa.edu.au/australiaawards Le Phuong Thanh GO FURTHER Bachelor of Business Management student – participated in an exchange to Chung Ang Our long history of UNISA VIETNAM HONG KONG MANAGEMENT University, South Korea ASSOCIATION (HKMA) transnational education UniSA offers a range of degrees in business, digital media and information has been a central UniSA’s partnership with HKMA offers WITH UNISA technology which students can study in students the chance to study UniSA’s part of the University’s two locations at partner institutions in Master of Business Administration in internationalisation strategy Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Hong Kong. Also available at HKMA is Students also have an option to start the Graduate Certificate in Business since its inception. As a their degree in Vietnam and transfer to Administration. globally focused institution, Adelaide to complete their studies. hkma.org.hk our transnational education transnational.unisa.edu.au/ footprint stretches across unisavietnam AN DE COLLEGE As a UniSA student, you can apply for a range the Asia Pacific. Building on An De College is a joint collaboration of international experiences including semester HONG KONG BAPTIST the investment in digital UNIVERSITY (HKBU) between Xi’an University of Architecture long student exchanges, study tours, short term learning we are reshaping and Technology (XAUAT) and UniSA, study and international virtual opportunities. UniSA and HKBU’s School of Continuing which is endorsed and approved by the our approach to one that is Education have been collaborating for Chinese Ministry of Education. Currently Earn credit towards your degree while discovering engineered for sustainability more than 25 years to deliver UniSA offering six degrees – four undergraduate new ways to learn and access our network of degrees in Hong Kong. HKBU currently and diversity and offered offers two business degrees specialising and two postgraduate, the college gives international partners. students the option to start their degree through new modes of in sport and recreation management and in China and finish in Adelaide. › Explore the world › Develop your global networks tourism and event management. delivery and support. ande.xauat.edu.cn/english.htm › Experience different cultures › Enhance your resume sce.hkbu.edu.hk/en › Make lifelong friends › Boost your future career unisa.edu.au/studyoverseas 24 25
WELCOME The University of South Australia The University is located of South in Adelaide Australia - Australia’s is located in Adelaide ADELAIDE IS ONE OF education city and the- state Australia’s ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA’S IS ONEMOST OF education city and the state AUSTRALIA’S MOST TO ADELAIDE capital of South Australia. LIVEABLE CITIES capital of South Australia. LIVEABLE CITIES Ranked #4 in Australia, 2022 Economist As a welcoming and multicultural Intelligence Ranked #4 inUnit’s Global Australia, Liveability 2022 EconomistIndex. As a Adelaide city, welcoming andideal is the multicultural home Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index. city, awayAdelaide is the ideal home from home. away from home. ADELAIDE CENTRAL 15 minute walk to City West Campus MARKET & CHINA TOWN RAILWAY 5 minute walk to City West Campus STATION UNISA UniSA BRADLEY ADELAIDE UNISA UNISA BUILDING ROYAL CITY EAST ADELAIDE RUNDLE RAILWAY CENTRAL MARKET & BRADLEY CITY WEST ADELAIDE OVAL MALL STATION CAMPUS5 minute walk to City East Campus RUNDLE CHINA BUILDING CAMPUS HOSPITAL MALL TOWN 10 minute walk to City West campus 5 minute walk to City East campus 5 minute walk to City West campus 15 minute walk to City West campus UniSA CITY walk to 10 minute City West campus WEST CAMPUS UniSA CITY EAST CAMPUS ROYAL 10 minute walk to ADELAIDE City West Campus HOSPITAL ADELAIDE 10 minute walk to City West Campus OVAL UniSA MAGILL UNISA MAGILL CAMPUS CAMPUS 22 minutes mins from from citycity by bus UniSA MAWSON UNISA MAWSON LAKES LAKES CAMPUS CAMPUS GLENELG GLENELG BEACH BEACH Express 17 minutes 17 mins from from city by city express train 30 mins 30 minutes from from citycity by tram 26 27
DISCOVER ADELAIDE ADELAIDE IS ONE OF THE MOST SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE Ranked #6, 2022 National Geographic Best of World. Adelaide is a cultural destination with many different nationalities, foods, festivals and ① Kayaking at Port Willunga Beach events. It is home to some of the country’s best beaches, wine regions and parklands. Adelaide is a city shaped by stories. The first of these stories were created by the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, which remain alive today and are interwoven with the stories of all the people who choose to live, work and study in Adelaide. The city is a celebration of diversity and inclusion with a strong sense of community. MULTICULTURAL Almost one in four people in South Australia were born overseas with ancestry tracing back to more than 120 countries. Australia also has a democratic system of government and is accepting of different religious beliefs. ACCESSIBLE Adelaide offers all the advantages of big city life but is still easy ② Shopping at the Adelaide Central Market ③ WOMADelaide festival enough to get around. By car, it takes just 15 minutes to travel from the airport to the city and 20 minutes from the city to the beach or hills. AFFORDABLE Adelaide has one of the highest standards of living in the world yet is one of the least expensive. This means more money to spend on food, accommodation, supplies, travel and entertainment. FAST FACTS Capital city / Adelaide Metro population / 1.3 million Language / English Currency / AUD$ ADELAIDE IS UP TO 12% MORE AFFORDABLE THAN SYDNEY Glenelg Beach / Located just 12 AND 11% MORE AFFORDABLE kilometres away from the city, Glenelg offers classic seaside charm with a white THAN MELBOURNE sandy beach known for great swimming, 2022 EIU Cost of Living Survey. diving, snorkelling and dolphin spotting. ④ Adelaide Oval Image © StudyAdelaide ① © Ryan Formosa Photography. ② © South Australian Tourism Commission. ③ © Arts Projects Australia. ④ © Hirokazu Ishino. 28 29
Accommodation ACCOMMODATION Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit your budget and lifestyle. We have a dedicated YOUR STUDENT STUDENT CITY FRIENDLY Accommodation Service with support staff who can help you make the right choice. › Student Hostels › Homestay › Student Apartments Adelaide is the ideal study location. With free Wi-Fi, free tram and free bus › Private Rental services free bus services throughout throughout the city centre, the cityitcentre, is trulyitaisstudent truly a city. student city. › Residential Colleges SCAPE AT UNISA UniSA’s student accommodation, Scape at UniSA, is located within easy JUMP ON A FREE CITY TRAM COMFORTABLE CLIMATE reach of city and metro campuses, as well as close to CBD transport, If you need to travel between City West and City East Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate with shopping and entertainment precincts. campuses, then jump on the free tram service that runs hot, dry summers and mild winters. every 10 minutes. The free tram will also take you to the Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide Railway Station, Royal UNISA RENTAL DATABASE Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide Botanic Garden and the Summer Searching for a room in a share-house or looking for a Adelaide Zoo. December - February whole property to rent? Take a look at UniSA’s Rental 25°C - 35°C Database to explore your options. RIDE YOUR BIKE OR SCOOTER Hot & dry unisa.studystays.com.au Adelaide is known for its bicycle culture, so we encourage students to ride their bikes, or scooters, to and from campus. Autumn TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION Each campus has shower facilities and secure storage areas. March - May If you have not finalised your long-term accommodation, 20°C - 25°C make sure you arrange temporary accommodation before BONUS SAVINGS Mainly dry arriving in Adelaide. Plan to arrive two weeks before As an international student in Adelaide, you will be offered the start of your degree to allow enough time to select the same public transport discounts as local students, Winter accommodation and get settled. saving you hundreds of dollars every year. You can also June - August work while studying.* 10°C - 15°C UNDER THE AGE OF 18? *There are work restrictions for student visa holders, please refer to Cool & wet Please note that students under 18 years of age are eligible the Department of Home Affairs website. only for homestay or homeaway accommodation options homeaffairs.gov.au Spring (organised by SAIBT or Eynesbury). September - November 20°C - 25°C Sunny & showers SCAN THE QR CODE TO EXPLORE ADELAIDE IS ONE THE YOUR ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS WORLD’S TOP 35 BEST STUDENT CITIES For personalised advice contact: Adelaide ranked #31, +61 8 8302 0877 QS Best Student Cities 2023. accommodation@unisa.edu.au unisa.edu.au/accommodation 30 31
ADMISSION UniSA International Admissions is our friendly and professional team, processing applications and answering questions on entry INFORMATION requirements, degree information, applications, acceptances, payments and Confirmation of Enrolments. ANY QUESTIONS? Contact us at unisa.edu.au/enquire or phone +61 8 8302 0114 ADMISSION . . ............................................................................................................................ 33 ADMISSION INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS .......................................... 34 Undergraduate Postgraduate Get the credit you deserve! ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS . . .................................................................................. 36 Here is what you need: Here is what you need: Have you... UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION BY COUNTRY/REGION . . ........................................................ 38 › An Australian Year 12 or › An undergraduate degree, to › Completed previous studies at university; OR equivalent international the required standard, from a › Studied a diploma program or post-secondary program; OR recognised higher education UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY OPTIONS . . ............................................................................... 40 institution in Australia or qualification; OR › A recognised Pathway › Gained work experience in a relevant area? or Foundation Studies the international equivalent; HOW TO APPLY ....................................................................................................................... 42 program; OR AND/OR You may be eligible to receive study credit, exemptions or › The equivalent professional advanced standing towards your degree. › A SAIBT, Eynesbury, TAFE SA UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED IN 2024 .................................................................... 44 or other recognised tertiary work experience. To check your eligibility, visit creditassessor.unisa.edu.au. pathway program. If your qualification is not listed, we recommend you submit POSTGRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED IN 2024 ....................................................................... 48 an application, and include course outlines from your previous studies, so we can make an assessment. 32 33
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS UNISA GUARANTEED HOW TO APPLY Adjustment factors for students of Australian Year 12 programs ENTRY Australian Year 12 programs (Australia and offshore) Adjustment factors are automatically processed by the South UNIVERSITIES EQUITY SCHEME Through UniSA Guaranteed Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) based on eligible Entry, you will automatically Students of certain specified schools in SA/NT will be subjects students passed in Year 12. receive an offer if you meet the 1. Find the best degree for you awarded five adjustment points. The list of eligible schools can be found on the SATAC website and is updated annually. set Selection Rank. You can also › You can apply for up to six degrees UNIVERSITIES LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND get guaranteed entry based on MATHEMATICS SCHEME satac.edu.au/adjustment-factors your three best Year 12 subject satac.edu.au/undergraduate All eligible students will be awarded 2 points, up to a total grades for most degrees. If you maximum of 4 points, for successfully completing a subject in ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS achieve the grades, along with any one of these categories: For 2023, the following SACE subjects or their interstate/ any prerequisites, and put UniSA 2. Check the entry/ international equivalents will be considered acceptable › 20 credits of a LOTE in the Languages Learning Area as your first preference, you are admission requirements › 2ELS20 English Literary Studies or 2ESH20 English ‘Year 12 English subjects’: automatically in. › Entry is determined by a Selection Rank score, which is your › 2MHS20 Mathematical Methods or › English Literary Studies unisa.edu.au/Year-12 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), including any › English › 2MSC20 Specialist Mathematics. Adjustment Factors › Essential English › Adjustment Factors are automatically processed by SATAC and › English as an Additional Language based on any eligible subjects you passed in Year 12 (see next column for more information) UNISA ACCELERATE 3. Apply via SATAC ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 (SACE), SAT AND IB QUALIFICATIONS If you are a Year 11 student living › Apply through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Undertaken in a recognised English speaking country Undertaken in a non-English speaking country in South Australia (including Centre (SATAC) (e.g. Australia, Malaysia, USA, UK, NZ, Ireland, (e.g. China, Vietnam and Indonesia): Canada and Singapore): onshore international students), › Applications open in August and close early December you can apply for the UniSA (however you can still apply through SATAC until early January) ACCELERATE program, meaning Degrees with English language waived as undertaken in an English speaking A score of 10 in one of the approved SACE Year 12 English you can get an early start on satac.edu.au/undergraduate an IELTS of 6.0 country where the medium of instruction is English subjects (or equivalent Australian Year 12/ SAT/ IB score) your UniSA business degree during Year 12. Study up to two Degrees with English language waived as undertaken in an English speaking A score of 12 in one of the approved SACE Year 12 English courses through UniSA Online 4. Application assessment/ an IELTS of 6.5 country where the medium of instruction is English subjects (or equivalent Australian Year 12/ SAT/ IB score) while you are in Year 12 and guarantee your place into one of accept your offer our many business degrees with Degrees with A score of 13 in one of the approved SACE Year 12 English A score of 13 in one of the approved SACE Year 12 English › The first offer round is in December (shortly after Year 12 an IELTS of 7.0 subjects (or equivalent Australian Year 12/ SAT/ IB score) subjects (or equivalent Australian Year 12/ SAT/IB score) study credit. You can also choose results are released) with further offer rounds in January to count this study towards your › You will also receive offers from the University for all your Bachelor of Nursing SACE Stage 2. As a minimum, eligible preferences. You will need to respond to the University (IBNU), Bachelor of Academic IELTS of 7.0 in all bands or 6 years of continuous studies in Australia applicants must obtain a band Midwifery (IBMW) as soon as possible to secure your place in your offered degree 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) For full degree English entry requirements please visit: unisa.edu.au/english-language-requirements for entry or a B grade in SACE Stage 1 English. Other International High School Programs unisa.edu.au/accelerate If you are studying an international high school program outside of Australia, you may still be eligible for direct entry to UniSA. Please follow the steps on page 42-43 to find out how to apply for your degree. 34 35
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Please review the minimum English language requirements for our degrees. These are provided as a guide only and we recommend you check specific scores for each degree. unisa.edu.au/english-language-requirements Undergraduate Postgraduate ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST SCORES English language test results are generally valid for two years prior to your date of commencement at UniSA. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) (Academic) Centre for English Language (CELUSA) 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in Reading and Writing 6.5 overall with a 6.0 in Reading and Writing › The Centre for English Language at the University of South Australia (CELUSA), located at UniSA’s City West campus, Cambridge English C1 Advanced delivers high quality Academic English programs designed to prepare students from non-English speaking backgrounds for university study. 169 overall with a 169 in Reading and Writing 176 overall with a 169 in Reading and Writing › CELUSA is suited to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants who do not meet the University’s English TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) language entry requirements and offers Academic English (AE) language preparation programs. iBT (Internet-based test) 60 with 13 in Reading iBT (Internet-based test) 79 with 13 in Reading › Students who are eligible for and successfully complete and 21 in Writing and 21 in Writing an AE program (at an appropriate level) will be able to commence their studies at UniSA or a pathway program PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic through SAIBT. › CELUSA is also an IELTS and OET test centre. 50 with Reading and Writing communicative 58 with Reading and Writing communicative score not less than 50 score not less than 50 international.unisa.edu.au/celusa CRICOS provider code: 02193C TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12102 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM SCORES CELUSA CELUSA intake dates for 2024 SEMESTER 2024 TERM Successful completion of the Centre for English Language at the CC2401 8 Jan - 9 Feb Module 1, Term 1 University of South Australia (CELUSA) Academic English Program CC2402 12 Feb - 15 Mar Module 2, Term 1 CC2403 18 Mar - 19 Apr Module 3, Term 1 Level 4 Level 5 1 week holiday Other qualifications may be accepted CC2404 29 Apr - 31 May Module 4, Term 2 CC2405 3 Jun - 5 Jul Module 5, Term 2 2 weeks holiday ENGLISH AS AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CC2406 22 Jul - 23 Aug Module 6, Term 3 CC2407 26 Aug - 27 Sep Module 7, Term 3 Applicants from countries where English is an official language, or who have recent study 1 week holiday experience in an English setting, may be eligible to use this to meet the English language CC2408 Tues 8 Oct - 8 Nov Module 8, Term 4 proficiency requirement. This can include particular educational institutions within a non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction. Certified documentation is CC2409 11 Nov - 13 Dec Module 9, Term 4 required. We will consider all applications on a case-by-case basis. 36 37
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BY COUNTRY/REGION Country/region Qualifications Minimum entry requirements Country/region Qualifications Minimum entry requirements Australia Year 12 OR Foundation Studies program OR a diploma OR Year 12: Selection Rank (ATAR) of at least 64, see Note 3. Students may also be Maldives UCLES A levels/HSC See Note 2 equivalent admitted based on Year 12 subject grades, see Note 4. Mauritius GCE A Levels See Note 2 Foundation Studies: assessed on a case-by-case basis. Mexico Título Académico de Bachiller/Diploma de Bachiller/ See Note 1 Argentina Bachillerato See Note 1 Bachillerato General Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 out of 5 Myanmar Myanmar Matriculation/Basic Education High School (BEHS) See Note 1 Bhutan Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) OR Aggregate of at least 60% in best four subjects (excluding any local Examination Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) languages) Nepal National Examinations Board Certificate Successful completion of Class XII with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) Botswana UK Board GCE A Levels See Note 2 of 2.41 Brazil Ensino Secundário Sênior See Note 1 Netherlands Voobereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6 A/B and Atheneum A/B) Diploma Brunei UK board GCE A Levels See Note 2 New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Equivalent of eligibility to enter a New Zealand university with the required score Cambodia Cambodian Baccalaureate/Diploma of Upper Secondary Education See Note 1 equivalent to Australian Selection Rank (ATAR) of 65 or above, see Note 3. Canada Secondary School Certificate/Diploma Best four Grade 12 subjects and the compulsory subject ‘English 12' Nigeria Senior School Certificate (SSC) or West African Senior School Successful completion of either the SSC or WASSC with an overall score of 18 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Best six Grade 12 University Preparation 4U courses or Certificate (WASSC) or less based on the best six subjects 4M University/College Preparation courses Norway Vitnemål fra den videregående skole (Leaving Certificate from Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 Each province/territory has its own High School Certificate and is assessed Upper Secondary School) individually Oman General Education Diploma See Note 1 Chile Licencia de Educación/Enseñanza Media See Note 1 Pakistan GCE A Levels See Note 2 China, People's National University Entrance Exam (Gaokao) Minimum 60% Gaokao result Higher Secondary School/Intermediate Certificate Minimum grade average of 75% Republic of Senior Middle Three See Note 1 Papua New Higher School Certificate plus 1 additional year of undergraduate Case by case assessment Colombia Bachiller/Bachillerato Académico See Note 1 Guinea study at a recognised University Denmark Bevis for Hojere Forberedelseseksamen or Bevis for Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 02 for both year's study and exams Peru Certificado de Educacion Secundaria Comun Completa See Note 1 Studentereksamen Senior High School (academic stream) Minimum of 85% (including 85% for any prerequisite subjects) Philippines Ecuador Titulo de Bachiller See Note 1 Saudi Arabia General Secondary Education Certificate See Note 1 Egypt General Secondary Education Certificate See Note 1 Singapore Singapore GCE A Levels Successful completion of best three H2 Level subjects or best two H2 Level Fiji 7th Form Fiji School Leaving Certificate OR 6th Form Certificate Assessed on a case-by-case basis subjects plus one H1 Level subject with a minimum score of 6 points plus one year of undergraduate study OR the University of the (grading scale A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1) South Pacific Foundation Year South Africa National Senior Certificate Successful completion with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5, excluding Life Finland Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3 out of 7 Orientation France Diplome du Baccalaureate General OR Technologique Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 10 out of 20 Spain Titulo de Bachiller Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 out of 10 Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife/Abitur Minimum Grade Point Average of 4.0 Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Successful completion with a minimum score of 6 (grading scale A = 5, B = 4, Ghana GCE A Levels See Note 2 C = 3, S = 2). Calculation is based on the best three subjects. West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) WASSC with an overall score of 18 or less based on the best six subjects GCE A Levels See Note 2 Hong Kong, SAR HKDSE HKDSE is based on best of five subjects (Category A only) from any Sweden Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper Secondary Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 12.5 core or elective subject combination where Level 5**=6pts, 5*=5.5, School Certificate) 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1. Minimum Level 2 is required for core subjects. Taiwan ROC Senior High School Diploma/Senior Vocational High School Minimum average of 80% or B average Specific subject requirements apply for specified programs. Diploma Iceland Stúdentspróf (Academic) (Matriculation Certificate) Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6 out of 10 Tanzania Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, awarded by the See Note 2 India All India Senior School Certificate, Indian School Certificate, Successful completion of Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) with National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) Higher Secondary School Certificate, Senior Secondary School an average of at least 60% in best four subjects (excluding any local Thailand Mathayom VI and evidence of completion of the Certificate of Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Pre-University Certificate languages) Secondary Education Indonesia SMA 3 plus the National Exam Satisfactory completion of the Secondary School Certificate of Graduation Turkey High School Diploma See Note 1 (SKHUN/STK) with an average score of 65% across all subjects from Years Uganda Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) See Note 2 10-12, excluding all local language and non-academic subjects United Arab General Secondary Education Certificate Examination See Note 1 International IB Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 26 in best six subjects. Emirates (General/Religious) Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma United Kingdom GCE A Levels See Note 2 Iran Pre-University Certificate, National High School Diploma Successful completion of the Pre-University Certificate OR High School United States of US High School Diploma plus appropriate SAT, ACT or AP score SAT minimum score of 1050. ACT and AP scores are individually assessed. Diploma. See Note 1. America Ireland GCE A Levels See Note 2 Venezuela Bachiller See Note 1 Italy Diploma di Esame di Stato Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 60 out of 100 Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Upper Secondary School Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 7 out of 10. Special considerations Graduation Diploma) may be made for graduates of Vietnamese Gifted Schools. Japan Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate Minimum average of 80% Zimbabwe Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education A Levels See Note 2 Jordan General Secondary Education Certificate See Note 1 Kenya Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grade average of B UK Board GCE A Levels See Note 2 Note 1: Students require an Note 2: Students must have a minimum Note 3: Selection Note 4: UniSA now offers guaranteed entry Korea, Republic Senior High School Diploma See Note 1 additional year of study of six points for entry (some programs Rank is your based on your three best Year 12 subject grades of following their high school require a higher score) and have Australian for most degrees. If you achieve the selection studies. This can include completed 3x A levels. The score is Tertiary grades, along with any prerequisites, and Kuwait General Secondary Education Certificate Minimum 70% with higher requirements for some degrees the successful completion calculated using the best 3 subjects Admission Rank put UniSA as your first preference, you are OR General Secondary School Certificate of a recognised pre-tertiary and can include local languages and (ATAR) including automatically in. In addition, you can still aim Laos Laos Baccalaureate OR Upper Secondary School Diploma See Note 1 program; Foundation 1 Advanced Subsidiary (AS) grade. AS any Adjustment to achieve the guaranteed Selection Rank and Studies; or one year of study grades cannot be used for any pre- Factors (formerly we will admit you automatically on your best Macau, SAR GCE A Levels See Note 2 at a recognised tertiary or requisite subject/s. The scoring system is known as result out of the two. Malaysia Malaysian Matriculation (Matrikulasi)/STPM STPM and Matrikulasi calculation (best 3) A or A-=5pts; B+=4; B=3; B- or higher education institution. A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Bonus Points). C+=2; C=1. Add the points scored for best of three courses attempted at unisa.edu.au/Year-12 one examination, not including the Islamic and Moral Study subjects for Matrikulasi or the General Paper for Matrikulasi and STPM. UEC UEC calculation (best 5) A1=1pt; A2=2; B3=3; B4=4; B5=5; B6=6; C7=7; C8=8. For other countries not listed, please contact us at unisa.edu.au/enquire or phone +61 8 8302 0114 Aggregate should not include Chinese or Bahasa Malaysia and/or General Paper. GCE A Levels GCE A Level (see Note 2) 38 39
UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY OPTIONS There are many alternative pathways to help you enter the University of South Australia, visit our website to learn more. unisa.edu.au/international-pathways Foundation Studies Early Transition Program Diploma Diploma Studies Diploma Advanced Diploma Program Leads to year 1 of most Leads to year 1 or 2 of most Leads to year 1 or 2 of most Leads to year 1 or 2 of most Leads to year 1 or 2 of most Leads to year 1 of most degree programs degree programs degree programs degree programs degree programs degree programs Graduate Certificate Diploma Associate Degree Leads to selected Leads to year 1 or 2 of most Leads to year 3 of selected postgraduate degree programs degree programs programs only University of South Australia University of South Australia – Year 1 or 2 University of South Australia – Year 1 or 2 Fast-track your studies The South Australian Institute of Business and Eynesbury College offers a range of programs that can TAFE SA packaged programs offer you a practical way Technology (SAIBT) offers a range of Diploma and lead into the first or second year of an undergraduate of achieving your end goal of an undergraduate degree into your chosen degree Early Transition programs that provide entry into either degree at UniSA. from UniSA. Successfully completing a TAFE SA Diploma, at UniSA first or second year of over 90 bachelor degrees at Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree provides entry UniSA. SAIBT also offers the Graduate Certificate in Eynesbury College programs include: into a range of undergraduate degrees at UniSA, and credit Business and Management which offers entry into a for previous study can lead you directly into Year 1, 2 or 3, range of master’s degrees at UniSA. English Language programs reducing the overall study time through credit transfers. (for undergraduate and postgraduate entry) Flexible start dates with SAIBT programs include: Foundation Studies Program three intakes a year - tafesa.edu.au/international Early Transition Program – Arts Diploma Studies: Business or Computing and IT February, June and October Early Transition Program – Engineering Diploma: Business, Engineering or Computing and IT international@tafesa.edu.au +61 8 8463 5487 or Early Transition Program – Health Science Located in the city centre, Eynesbury College is close to 1800 049 492 (for free calls within Australia) Diploma of Arts our City East and City West campuses, and offers excellent CRICOS provider code: 00092B Enjoy small class sizes Diploma of Business teaching quality and support for students. RTO code: 41026 and high levels of support Diploma of Engineering IHE code: PRV14002 from qualified staff Diploma of Health Science eynesbury.edu.au TEQSA provider ID: PRV14002 Diploma of Information Technology +61 8 8216 9000 Graduate Certificate in Business and Management CRICOS provider code: 00561M Dedicated academic and TEQSA provider ID: PRV12096 Located on UniSA’s City East campus, SAIBT students personal support services have access to University facilities and study in a available to assist with vibrant and diverse learning environment with small classes and personalised teaching. your success saibt.sa.edu.au STREAMLINED VISA CONTACT US saibt@navitas.com +61 8 8302 2021 APPLICATION Contact our International Office to find Discover your SAIBT CRICOS provider code: 02193C Apply to study with one of our education out if you are eligible for entry into a pathway program. pathway today TEQSA provider ID: PRV12102 partners and receive a packaged offer that allows you to apply for one student visa for Submit an online form at unisa.edu.au/ the entire duration of your study under the enquire or phone +61 8 8302 0114 Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF). 40 41
HOW TO APPLY 1. Find your degree Explore your study options in this guide (pages 44-49) 4. Wait for application assessment Application outcomes in one to two weeks* international.unisa.edu.au/how-to-apply or go online for more information. If you are eligible we will email you or your Education Agent, an offer study.unisa.edu.au letter package. If you are not eligible, we may suggest alternative programs or pathways. Your application will be assessed in accordance with the University’s Selection and Entry to Programs Policy, which includes the guidelines on genuine temporary entry and guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds. 2. Check admission *From your submission including all supporting documentation required requirements Make sure you are aware of entry requirements including: › English language 5. Accept your offer › Academic entry To accept a place in your offered degree, you will need to: › Guidelines on genuine temporary entry › Check the offer letter package › Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds. › If all details are correct, log in to our secure online service and complete the steps to accept. This includes uploading any additional documents required, accepting the terms and conditions of your offer and finalising your payment. 3. Apply If you have an Education Agent, they can help you accept via our secure online service: Once you have found the degree you wish to study, you can apply online either directly or via an Education student-unisa.studylink.com Agent. Apply at least two months before you intend to start studying. Some students may require more time to STUDENT VISAS ensure they receive their visa. We will send you or your Education Agent a Confirmation of Enrolment › Apply directly – You can apply directly via our (CoE) document to enable you or your Education Agent to apply for a secure online service. Save your application and student visa for your entry into Australia. Apply for your student visa as return later to continue the process and track your soon as you receive your CoE. progress. › Education Agents – Depending on your country of unisa.edu.au/student-visa citizenship, you may be required to apply through CHAT WITH ONE one of our registered Education Agents: STUDENT PAYMENTS OF OUR STUDENT unisa.edu.au/find-an-agent UniSA uses Convera which helps you make payments in your preferred currency without extra fees and delays. AMBASSADORS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION › Pay your tuition fees quickly To avoid delays, attach the following documents to your › Make payments online, by bank transfer or via credit card Find out what it is online application. › Track payments and receive status updates by text and email. like studying at UniSA › Certified* copies of academic transcripts and and living in Adelaide. graduation certificates, including information on international.unisa.edu.au/how-to-apply/ your institution’s grading system as required pay-your-deposit Chat with a student › English language test results (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL) who speaks your own where applicable language or is studying › Detailed syllabi/course outlines of previous studies 6. Prepare for arrival your preferred degree. if you are applying for credit or advanced standing › Enrol online – you can enrol before you leave home Our student ambassadors › Additional academic and employer references if required; and › Book your travel – check with your travel agent early for flight are ready to answer › A certified copy of the personal details page and * options but do not confirm bookings until you receive your CoE document. You can also book our free airport pick-up service your questions. signature page of your passport. and on-arrival temporary accommodation to help you get started. international.unisa.edu.au/ You should also check the Department of Home Affairs’ Entering *A certified copy is a copy of the original document that has & Leaving Australia page for the latest information on Australia’s student-ambassadors been certified by an official such as a University of South Australia Education Agent or staff member, Justice of the Peace, immigration and border arrangements. notary public, police officer or examining authority. › Arrive on time - if you are unable to arrive by the commencement date, you may have to defer your offer as some programs have ANY QUESTIONS? compulsory orientation Contact us at unisa.edu.au/enquire › Get ready for Orientation – attend welcome sessions and or phone +61 8 8302 0114 activities to meet other students and get to know life on campus and in Adelaide.. unisa.edu.au/predeparture-checklist 42 43
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