UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

ADELAIDE
Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is a compact multicultural hub with a one-million-strong population made up of over 100 different ethnic communities. It is more affordable to live in than most other Australian capital cities, and there are frequent festivals and an abundance of restaurants and recreation facilities.

UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide (UA) has been amongst Australia's leading universities. It has five faculties of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences; Health Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Professions; and Sciences. The UA extends across four campuses and accommodates more than 19,000 students, including approximately 4,500 international students from 80 countries.

ASSORTED FACTS

TUITION
The tuition fee for exchange students equals the same amount the State Educational Loan Fund gives in general to support tuition fee for study abroad, that is , students do not pay anything else than given in support. Students pay semester fee to BUC.Annual fees for undergraduate programs range from AUD$14,640 to AUD$32,440 .Annual fees for postgraduate programs range from AUD$11,840 to AUD$33,990.  

ACCOMMODATION
Weekly rent (shared or separate) will be approx. $90-190. Accommodation is the largest variable cost - $90 is an average cost of shared private accommodation outside of the city centre, whereas $190 is for University-managed or rental accommodation often within the city centre. There can be large set-up costs associated with private accommodation. The University of Adelaide invites you to consider University Accommodation and Residential Colleges, where all rooms are furnished and electricity is included. All University and College properties are situated in close proximity to campus.

KEY DATES
The First Semester starts after the long vacation (and optional Summer semester) that runs from the previous End of Year break and Christmas holiday till ultimo February. There is a mid-semester break around Easter, and then there are mid-year exams in medio/ultimo June. These are followed by the 2 week mid-year break, and the Second Semester starts in medio July. Mid-semester break is in September, and end of year exams take place in the two first weeks of November.

VISA
Norwegian citizens need a visa to study in Australia. You must apply for a visa before leaving and you will need a Confirmation of Enrolment from the university to qualify.

CURIO
WOMADelaide, Australia's premier world music event, is held annually in the scenic surrounds of Botanic Park, just north-east of Adelaide CBD.

LINKS: THE UNIVERSITY AND ANSA'S COUNTRY PAGES
www.adelaide.edu.au/
www.ansa.no/land/australia