University of South Australia

The University of South Australia was founded more than 150 years ago. The university is considered to have an extremely modern and progressive outlook towards teaching and imparting education to its students.

The University

The University of South Australia is one of the best places to study. It offers courses which are suited to the professional requirements. Students are encouraged to move out of the lecture halls and gain knowledge through real life experiences.

The University of South Australia has a total of four campuses located within the metropolitan area and the fifth one is located in the regional area of Whyalla. All the campuses of the university are connected to each other via wireless technology and offer some of the most modern computing facilities.

Major Areas of Study

Some of the courses offered at The University of South Australia include Accounting and Commerce, Architecture and Design, Business, Civil Aviation, Communication, Media and Information, Computing and Information Technology, Engineering, Environmental Management and Sustainability, Human Movement and Sport Science, International Studies, Journalism, Marketing and Mediation and Conflict Resolution. Apart from these main stream courses, the university also offers some innovative and highly innovative courses, such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work and Human Services, Sport and Recreation Management, Tourism and Visual Arts and Graphic Design

International Student Services

The University of South Australia offers a framework called UniSA’s Learning Connection which allows the international students to seek help and manage their life cycle as a student while their tenure at University of South Australia. This Learning Connection helps the students to improve in spheres, such as learning development, language development and disability services.

Accommodation

International students have a range of options to choose from, when it comes to accommodation in UniSA. The UniSA Accommodation Board helps students to find accommodation options, such as rented apartments, hostels, residential colleges. Individuals who have varied budgets or are facing trouble regarding their accommodation options can also seek help.

Airport Pick Up

UniSA offers to pick up students from the airport upon their arrival on Adelaide Airport. A representative from the UniSA meets the student at the airport, bus terminal or train station thus, accompanying the student to the university.

The University of South Australia also offers to help their students find a temporary accommodation, in case they have not been able to find a permanent long term accommodation immediately after their arrival.

Orientation Meeting

Prior to the week of commencement of classes, an orientation program is organized for the new students in order to get them acquainted with the campus facilities; meet the teaching staff and fellow classmates.

Opportunities to Study Abroad

University of South Australia offers its students a chance to study abroad and gain international experience by studying overseas under their Student Exchange programs and short term opportunities for students to visit universities in other countries.

A student who is already enrolled in a degree course in some other country can receive credit points towards his degree at home by coming to University of South Australia for one or two study periods.