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02 Experience Adelaide

04 A truly global university 06 Study areas 08 Services for Australia Awards scholars 09 Bringing your family to Adelaide 10 Health insurance and accommodation 11 Associated costs 12 Australia Awards scholar testimonials 13 How to apply

* Times Higher Education and QS ranking ^ A coalition of Australia’s leading research Ranked in top 1% of Associated with 5 intensive universities. universities worldwide* Nobel prize winners

Produced 110 Member of Rhodes Scholars Group of Eight^ EXPERIENCE ADELAIDE

A truly liveable and affordable metroplitan city Live in one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities¹ and one of Australia’s most affordable metropolitan cities. The cost of living in Adelaide is up to 19% lower than Sydney and Melbourne². Adelaide has a vibrant city centre and is renowned for its festivals, its colourful mix of cultures and influences - with South Australians coming from over 120 different countries. With its affordable student accommodation, beaches, rich food culture and friendly residents, you can enjoy a relaxed, safe and family-friendly lifestyle with all the comforts of city living.

¹Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Index 2018 ²Source: Study Adelaide studyadelaide.com

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2 Experience Adelaide Experience Adelaide 3 The Group of Eight (G08) comprises Australia’s leading research-intensive universities - the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, the University of Western Australia, the University of Adelaide, A TRULY GLOBAL Monash University and UNSW Sydney. In world rankings, G08 universities are consistently the highest ranked in Australia. The G08 is proud of its commitment to excellence - UNIVERSITY accepting quality students from all backgrounds who become quality graduates and the leaders of tomorrow, in Australia and internationally. At the University of Adelaide, cutting-edge innovation takes place amidst a rich history of excellence spanning more than 140 years. 106 Bright young minds learn alongside internationally recognised leaders in their fields. 2020 QS WORLD You will receive the best academic preparation to achieve in your chosen UNIVERSITY RANKING discipline and equip you with knowledge and skills to make a real difference.

Ranked in top 1% of Established universities worldwide1 in 1874

Associated with 5 Member of Nobel prize winners Group of Eight2

South Australia’s leading Located in the university for graduate heart of the city employability3

¹Times Higher Education and QS ranking ²A coalition of Australia’s leading research intensive universities. ³2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 4 A truly global university STUDY AREAS

The Australian Government, together with international • Master of Commerce by coursework government departments, determines priority areas of study ARCHITECTURE/PLANNING HEALTH SCIENCES • Master of Finance and Business Economics for academic and professional development in each region. • Master of Architecture by coursework • Master of Clinical Nursing The University of Adelaide’s diverse and comprehensive • Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business • Master of Landscape Architecture • Master of Nursing Science, with specialisations in: degree offerings sit across many of these priority areas, • Master of International Management allowing you the flexibility to shape your student journey. • Master of Planning (Urban Design) Acute Care, Anaesthetic and Recovery, Cardiac, • Master of International Trade and Development Emergency, Intensive Care, Mental Health, Oncology, • Master of Property • Master of Marketing Orthopaedic, Perioperative • Master of Construction Management • Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy Detailed information about these COMPUTER SCIENCE/IT • Master of Psychology (Clinical) courses including entry requirements ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES • Master of Psychology (Health) and CRICOS codes can be found at: • Master of Computer Science • Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) • Master of Arts, with specialisations in: International • Master of Computing and Innovation adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Relations, Environmental Studies, Global Media, • Master of Public Health Creative Practice in Music • Master of Software Engineering • Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and • Master of Cyber Security LAW Transcultural Communication) • Master of Data Science • Master of Media (Strategic Communication) • Master of Machine Learning • Master of Business Law • Master of Immersive Media Technologies • Master of Laws • Master of International Security EDUCATION • Master of Environmental Policy and Management MATHEMATICS • Master of Education • Master of Mathematical Sciences BUSINESS/ECONOMICS/FINANCE • Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) • Master of Applied Economics with specialisations in: SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE International Economics, Public Policy and Economic Theory ENGINEERING • Master of Advanced Economics • Master of Engineering, with specialisations in: Aerospace, • Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) • Master of Accounting Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Civil and Structural, • Master of Bioinformatics Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Mining • Master of Accounting and Finance • Master of Science with specialisations in Earth Science, • Master of Marine Engineering Grape and Wine science, International Agricultural • Master of Accounting and Marketing • Master of Science (Petroleum Geoscience) Development, Plant Breeding Innovation • Master of Professional Accounting • Master of Petroleum Engineering Science • Master of Applied Finance • Master of Agribusiness • Master of Finance ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND • Master of Business Administration INNOVATION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) • Master of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Master of Business Administration (Wine Business) • Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Master of Business Administration (Marketing) • Master of Applied Project Management • Master of Business Administration (International Trade • Master of Applied Project Management (Project Systems) & Development) • Master of Business Administration (Project Management) • Master of Business Research

6 Study areas Study areas 7 SERVICES FOR AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARS

Our Australia Awards Scholarship Student In addition, International Student Support Maths Learning Centre Contact Officer (SCO) provides advice and offers a range of social programs to help adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning assistance on campus. students form local connections and expand their networks with the broader community. The Maths Learning Centre (MLC) offers BRINGING YOUR a drop-in centre where you can visit without Ms Niranjala Seimon Talking with Aussies Program: connects an appointment to talk with a friendly Student Contact Officer international students with volunteers tutor about any aspect of your mathematics Level 6 Hughes Building from the local community to help students learning in any course. You can discuss the The University of Adelaide practise their conversational English. mathematical skills and concepts used within SA 5005 Australia FAMILY TO ADELAIDE Other support services include: your classes and assignments, including Ph: +61 8 8313 3505 • One-on-one advisory service offering statistics, as well as academic study skills. Email: [email protected] practical problem-solving strategies The MLC also provides online resources to support your learning. • Assistance to navigate University policies Scholars with families Education for children of International Student Support will You can also visit the Australia and procedures Studiosity Australia Awards scholars facilitate the ‘Letter of Authority’ for Awards website for program details: international.adelaide.edu.au/life-on- you after your arrival in Adelaide. • Basic Overseas Student Health Cover https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/ https://dfat.gov.au/peopleto-people/ campus/support-services/students- Adelaide has a range of excellent public information (OSHC) success/studiosity australia-awards/Pages/australia-awards- with-children and private schools. As an Australia Intensive Primary English Course scholarships.aspx Studiosity is a free after-hours online If you are planning to bring your family Awards scholar, your children can Academic Support You can enrol your child in the study help tool available to all University of to Adelaide, you are strongly advised attend public schools and pay the same Intensive Primary English Course Adelaide students through their enrolment to arrive on your own first for at least fees as local students. International Student Support Introductory Academic Program (IAP) (IPEC)—a year-long intensive English in MyUni. the first six months. Once you have It is compulsory for all children in course designed to provide young international.adelaide.edu.au/life/studying The Introductory Academic Program is settled into your new living and learning Studiosity provides after-hours assistance Australia aged between six and sixteen children with the skills required for The SCO is based in the International intended to provide you with a range of skills environment and have found long-term on topics such as academic writing, years to attend school, with most entering mainstream primary education Student Support office. necessary to make a smooth transition to and accommodation, you will be in a better referencing, statistics, maths, biology, starting school at the age of five. classes—before continuing at the school enhance performance in your academic position for your family to join you The International Student Support office physics, and accounting. in the mainstream program or the local programs. The IAP is compulsory for you, and in Adelaide. School attendance is from Monday provides dedicated assistance and advice you must arrive prior to its commencement. Get 24/7 Writing Feedback: Submit a draft to Friday and generally from 9.00am school of your choice. for current international students at the The Australia Awards Scholarship of your assignment for review with feedback to 3.30pm. The school academic year Similar intensive English language University, through a comprehensive The IAP lasts four weeks and takes place prior does not provide any financial or from Studiosity in less than 24 hours. commences in late January and it is support is also available at secondary Orientation program and a one-on-one to the commencement of your academic other support for your dependants. divided into four terms. schools for older children. advisory service. program. The first week of the IAP includes Connect Live: Get one-to-one study help If you intend to bring your children some orientation activities to help you settle in real time via live chat. This service allows to Adelaide, while you may be eligible To find out more about primary and Opening hours Enrolment Eligibility into the University and to Adelaide. you to connect live to a Studiosity Subject for concessions, please be aware that secondary school offering intensive (all year except University and public Your children have the option of Specialist in an online chat setting. there are costs associated with childcare English language support in Adelaide, holidays): attending Adelaide’s public or private Writing Centre and schooling in Adelaide. please contact: Monday: 10am–5pm Succeed@Adelaide schools. To be eligible for this, you Tuesday to Friday: 9am–5pm adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre will need to: Department for Education https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/ Childcare Ground Floor West, Education Centre, Staff members support students in their The Writing Centre offers one-on-one • approach the International success/succeed-at-adelaide 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000 transitions to University through services mentoring sessions to help you develop your adelaide.edu.au/childcare/ Student Support for the ‘Letter academic writing skills. You can seek Succeed@Adelaide is a peer to peer program including: Quality children services are available of Authority’ document from the Ph: +61 8 8226 3402 guidance and feedback on written assignments that connects you with peers from your at the University’s North Terrace and Department for Education Fax: +61 8 8227 2391 • a comprehensive Orientation program as well as gain clarity on your academic study faculty. All commencing students will be Waite campuses, and at many childcare and research skills. The Writing Centre has contacted by our student Succeed@Adelaide • verify your student and scholarship sa.gov.au/topics/education-and-learning/ • student welfare support centres throughout Adelaide. TESOL trained writing mentors who can Ambassadors at important times in their first status to the Department for Education. international-students/english- • facilitation of academic support as required language-support/learning-english provide longer mentoring sessions if English semester to share their experiences and pass For more information about childcare • scholarship management is not your first language. There are also on the advice and support that helped them and children’s schooling in Adelaide, see • on award enrichment opportunities reading and speaking groups you can join when they transitioned to university. our guide at: international.adelaide. to improve your English proficiency. Online edu.au/life-on-campus/support- learning guides are available to help you services/students-with-children further develop your skills.

8 Services for Australia Award scholars Bringing your family to Adelaide 9 ASSOCIATED COSTS

Average weekly living expenses in Adelaide*

Accommodation A$135−$400 Groceries A$90-$135 Gas and electricity A$40-$55 Transport (with student concession) A$20-$35 Telephone/postage A$20–40 Others (e.g. clothing, entertainment) A$50+ HEALTH INSURANCE Total weekly expenses A$355-$705** * Source: studyadelaide.com ** These are basic living costs and do not include program tuition fees, costs for textbooks, other study related needs, running a car, medical expenses, or AND ACCOMMODATION any expenses. School costs Health Insurance Accommodation The school materials and services fees are payable The Australian Government requires all adelaide.edu.au/accommodation each year. Annual fees can be found at: international scholars and their families to www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au/en/students/ The University of Adelaide has a wide have health insurance in Australia through dependants/children-of-sa-government-endorsed- range of accommodation options, including the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scholarship-holders student hostels and share-housing: scheme. The OSHC helps pay for medical care which you may need when you are University-managed accommodation studying in Australia. and residential colleges Childcare costs Your scholarship covers your OSHC These options offer many advantages as (Single). When you accept your Placement they are close to campus and offer furnished Service Age Approximate Offer, the University will arrange an OSHC rooms with electricity, gas and water bills fees (AUD) (Single) membership for you with Allianz included in the rental fee. Childcare From three From $98 per day Global Assistance—the University’s preferred months to to $485 per week provider for OSHC. You will receive your Private rentals five years old OSHC membership card on arrival. Your accompanying family members will Kindergarten/ From four From $80 per term You can visit the North Terrace campus and find private rentals—houses or apartments preschool years old (10 weeks) meet Allianz Global Assistance staff if you —as the most suitable option. It is advisable have queries and claims. Primary school From seven $10 per hour for you to arrive in Adelaide alone first to (afterschool care) years old Opening hours: arrange suitable family accommodation to Monday to Friday: 10am–4pm last the duration of your program. Primary school From seven $35 per day (vacation care) years old Other support and advice is also available Our Accommodation Service can arrange online: allianzassistancehealth.com.au/ temporary single accommodation for a en/student-visa-oshc/ week upon arrival.* If you have dependants on your student * The service must be arranged before your arrival. visa, you will be required to purchase the OSHC (Family) membership by paying the difference between a single and family cover.

10 Health insurance and accommodation Associated costs 11 AMRIZA NITRA WARDANI Master of Applied Economics, Faculty of Professions Australia Awards - Universitas Indonesia Scholar, 2018

Adapting quickly to the weather, pace of“ learning and other areas in life would not have been possible without the help and support from the University’s academic and professional staff. The University of Adelaide allows me to broaden my network with both internal and external communities from diverse cultures and backgrounds such as the Women in Economics Network. HOW I hope to formulate strategic economic policies and regulations through conducting related research, and skills-sharing in my home country TO APPLY with what I’ve learned here. ”

PRIESTLEY HUMPHREY Application process Helpful websites For more information on the application Studying in the University of Adelaide HABRU process in your region: • The University of Adelaide website: • Option 1 Master of Arts, Faculty of Arts adelaide.edu.au Visit the Australia Awards website: Australia Awards Soloman Islands Scholar, 2018 australiaawards.gov.au • The University of Adelaide faculty websites: adelaide.edu.au/departments • Option 2 It was a whole new experience for my wife, Contact relevant office in your home • University of Adelaide Information for country or region* Future International Students: two children and I given the metropolitan international.adelaide.edu.au “ * Contact details and application closing dates can environment here. But we enjoyed it - you can be found on the Australia Awards website • University of Adelaide Degree Finder: easily find your way around and people greet adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder Study programs you on the streets. Adelaide is a really good • University of Adelaide Alumni: environment to study in, with the University Please refer to Degree Finder for further alumni.adelaide.edu.au located in the city. information on programs available at the University of Adelaide. If you require information Australia Awards Application The Master of Arts has given me a broader about the University of Adelaide or a program of study, please complete the enquiry form: • Australia Awards Scholarships: understanding of the media landscape and what international.adelaide.edu.au/enquire-now australiaawards.gov.au I have done as a journalist. With the mentoring • Online Australia Scholarships and research skills gained, I am looking forward Information System (OASIS): to pass the knowledge on to journalists in my oasis.dfat.gov.au home country and the Pacific region. Living and studying in Adelaide ” • studyadelaide.com

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