Adelaide, Australia
University of South Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has achieved excellence in teaching and learning and is a recognized leader in creating a student-centered learning environment. UniSA has six campuses, five in the metropolitan area of Adelaide and one regional campus outside the city, each of which offer a wide range of support services and facilities. The UniSA Students Association offers a great deal of sports, clubs, and societies for students to join, as well as organized field trips and tours. The University is located in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, which has a wide range of activities including bushwalking, camping, surfing, cycling and water-skiing.
Program dates
- Semester 1: February – June
- Semester 2: July – November
Eligibility and selection process
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Visit Education Abroad Application to apply. Applications will be reviewed when all requested materials are submitted and after the application deadline. Applicants will be notified of their status by e-mail and may be interviewed by the program selection committee.
Application deadline
Application deadlines are available at events and deadlines.
Courses and credits
University of South Australia Academic Programs include: Art, Aboriginal and Islander Studies, Business, Communication, Design, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology Health and Biomedicine Studies, Information Technology, Journalism, Marketing, Math, Media Studies, Photography, Psychology, Recreation and Social Work.
An average full-time semester load is 18 units made up of 4 courses (4.5 units per course). This is roughly equal to 24 OU quarter credits.
Living arrangements
Students may choose from a number of options for accommodation during their stay in Adelaide.
Students may also choose to live off-campus or with a family.
Travel documents
US Citizens:
- Passports: All US citizens must have a valid passport for international travel. Visit Passport and visa information for application details.
- Visas: All US citizens will need a student visa for the duration of their program. You will need a passport when applying for a visa, please apply for your passport when you apply to the program. General information is available at the Australian Embassy; your program coordinator will provide details on applying for a visa.
Non-US Citizens:
- We recommend you speak with an advisor in International Faculty and Student Services before you commit to any program.
- If you plan to return to the US after your program, you must contact International Faculty and Student Services to verify that you will be eligible to re-enter the country. All international students holding a non-immigrant visa MUST visit International Faculty and Student Services to receive necessary signatures 4 to 6 weeks before your departure.
- Host country visas: You may need a visa or other travel document for travel to this country, visit the Australian Embassy for more information. If you will travel through another country to reach this destination, you may need a transit visa for this stop-over. You can find more information from the embassy of the country you are traveling through; embassy websites are listed at http://www.embassiesabroad.com/.
Cost*
Billed by Ohio University:
- Tuition:
- Ohio Resident: $6,300 (varies depending on exchange rate)
- Non-Resident: 1.5 qtrs. of OU tuition
- Admin. & Orientation Fee: $150
Out-of-Pocket Expenses:
- Passport & Photos: $110
- Australian Visa: $340
- Round-trip Airfare: $2000–2500
- Temporary Accommodation upon Arrival: $300-450
- Room & Board: $2000-6000
- Textbooks & Supplies (per sem.): $60–200
- Overseas Health Insurance: $250
- Incidentals: $1500–2500
Incidentals include local transportation, laundry, phone, entertainment, etc.
Financial aid may be applied to program costs; further information available from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
*Cost is subject to change. Please see the program director for up-to-date information.
Contact past participants:
"Studying abroad was an experience of a lifetime. For 6 months I became absorbed into the Australian culture. I traveled throughout the beautiful country, met amazing friends, and took classes that I would have never dreamed of. College is the one time you can travel to a different country with such freedom, and it is an opportunity that no one should pass up."
- Julie Padavick, fall 2005
For more information contact:
Lori Lammert, Study Abroad Advising Coordinator
Office of Education Abroad
Tel: 740-593-4583
