Overview
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is a public research university in the Australian state of South Australia. It is a founding member of the Australian Technology Network of Universities and is the largest university in South Australia with almost 32,000 students.
UniSA offers a wide range of undergraduate programs that will provide students with the knowledge and experience to take up an active role in a global workplace. Students can choose from more than 400 degrees in a wide range of disciplines which includes business, health sciences, education, arts and social sciences and IT, engineering, and environment.
The university supports undergraduate students through a range of resources to help them find a future career and explore the pathways on offer. UniSA also promotes international experience by encouraging students to participate in student exchange, short-term programs, overseas internships, and international research and study tours.
UniSA welcomes and supports overseas students from all over the world with a range of services and resources. Before students travel to Australia, UniSA helps students in their preparation. They are provided with some useful information on visa and passport requirements, travel insurance, things to bring, things not to bring, accommodation, personal insurance, managing finances, and part-time work.
The university offers free airport pick-up for new students. The university also schedules a welcome week and orientation so that students can meet other new international students and get help with enrolment, accommodation, and adjusting to life in Australia. A range of language and learning resources are also accessible. For questions and other concerns international student officers are always available to help. Aside from these supportive services, UniSA grants scholarships for international students who are found eligible.
UniSA has a range of scholarship categories, including financial support for high achievers and students in need. The university has scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Many UniSA scholarships also provide specific assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Australian government scholarships, known as Australia awards are available at the university. These scholarships are intended for capacity building in developing countries or for high-achieving students, researchers, and professionals. The university also offers a number of scholarships to make studying in UniSA affordable for international students.
17,310 Students
Location
Learning
Courses Available
- Arts
- Business and Economics
- Engineering
- Health and Nursing
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Arts
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health and Nursing
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Flaherty Family Scholarship for Refugee Women
| Total Worth | $15,000. $5,000 per year for up to three years (for full time students) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Australian Citizen‚ an Australian Permanent Resident or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa. Be a student from a refugee background. Be female. Be a commencing undergraduate student. Be a full-time (preferred) or part-time student. Be experiencing financial or educational disadvantage. Provide a written statement, year 12 results (ATAR, subjects studies in year 11/12 and grades received) or detail of alternative tertiary entry pathway. |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The Flaherty Family Scholarship for Refugee Women is available to a UniSA commencing undergraduate female student from a refugee background. |
International Merit Scholarship
| Total Worth | 15% reduction in student contributions (tuition fees) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Be a prospective international student. Be eligible to study in Australia Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary Meet normal degree admission requirements for the degree applied into Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a credit average (Grade Point Average (GPA) 5.0) or above in previous studies or have an offer conditional upon completion of an award with a Credit average Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the degree applied into or have an offer conditional upon meeting the English language entry requirement. You will automatically be assessed when applying for an eligible undergraduate (Bachelor) or postgraduate (Masters by Coursework) degree offered at UniSA |
| Application Deadline | -- |
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | 50% reduction in their tuition fees |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Be a prospective international student Be eligible to study in Australia Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary Meet normal degree admission requirements for the degree applied into Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a high distinction average in previous studies Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the degree applied into If you meet the eligibility criteria and have submitted the scholarship application form, you will be advised of the outcome along with your academic degree assessment. If you are eligible but did not provide the completed form, you will still be invited to apply. |
| Application Deadline | -- |