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 resource 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.
The annual undergraduate tuition fees are $28,400 for business courses, $24,400 for Arts/Education, and $33,400 for Engineering/Science.
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 is 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 study in UniSA affordable for international students.
31,966 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)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships
| Total Worth | 50% reduction in student contributions (tuition fees) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Scholarship criteria: 1. Be a prospective international student 2. Be eligible to study in Australia 3. Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary 4. Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a high distinction average in previous studies 5. Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the program applied into 6. Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Scholarship conditions: 1.Successful applicants will become a UniSA International Student Ambassador 2. Scholarship recipients will be required to be enrolled on a full-time basis at UniSA’s South Australian campuses 3. Scholarship recipients must maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 (or equivalent) in order to receive the scholarship payments 4. Scholarship payments can be received for up to a maximum of four years 5. If awardee's overall Grade Point Average falls below a 5.0, the 50% reduction will not be applied to the next invoice. If the awardee's Grade Point Average returns to 5.0 or more, the 50% reduction will recommence and will be applied to the next invoice 6. Scholarship payments (50% of tuition fees) will be provided as a discount on successful applicants’ student contribution (tuition fee) invoice at the commencement of the relevant study period 7. As a recipient of the scholarship, I am not entitled to receive any credit/RPL/Advanced Standing (whether at the the time of offer or subsequently) 8. The scholarship cannot be deferred. |
International Merit Scholarship
| Total Worth | 25% reduction in student contributions (tuition fees) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | The International Merit Scholarship will be awarded to selected international students who meet the following criteria. 1.Be a prospective international student 2. Be eligible to study in Australia 3. Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary 4. Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a credit average in previous studies 5. Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into 6. Apply for, and accepted into, an eligible undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) or postgraduate (Masters by coursework) program offered at UniSA |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Scholarship conditions: 1. International Merit Scholarship recipients will be required to be enrolled on a full-time basis at UniSA’s South Australian campuses 2. Scholarship payments (25% of tuition fees) will be provided as a discount on successful applicants’ student contribution invoice (tuition fee) at the commencement of each applicable study period in the first year of study 3. The scholarship applies to the first year of study only, up to a maximum of two semesters or eight courses (36 units) 4. As a recipient of the scholarship, I am not entitled to receive any credit/RPL/Advanced Standing (whether at the time of offer or subsequently) 5. The scholarship cannot be deferred |
UniSA Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | The scholarships will be awarded to all students who meet the following criteria: 1.Are Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia. 2.Completed high school in South Australia, either through the SACE or IB. 3.Achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99 (exclusive of bonus points) or equivalent IB score. 4.Applied through SATAC to study an undergraduate Bachelor degree at UniSA and have enrolled in that program to study full time. |
| Application Deadline | There is no application process. |
| Other Details | UniSA will offer Excellence Scholarships to South Australian students who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 99 (exclusive of bonus points) and have enrolled to study a UniSA undergraduate degree. Scholarship recipients will receive $5,000 in their first semester of study to support their educational and living expenses. |