University of South Australia-Exchange

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.

Students may choose to study at the University of South Australia for either a full year or a semester. In the Southern Hemisphere, the academic year typically runs from February to November, with a three-week break between terms in late June. The first semester is usually from late February to late June and the second semester from early July to late November. Most classes at UniSA are small, enabling professors and lecturers to give students individual attention.

The Division of Business and Enterprise consists of four schools with approximately 7,000 students, including many international students. The School of International Business is the key school in the Division of Business and Enterprise for studies in applied finance, commercial law, employment relations, international business, international management, justice, manufacturing management, operations management, property and real estate, small business, and tourism and hospitality.

Before the start of the semester, students attend an orientation that will include a discussion of life in Adelaide, along with the standard academic counseling, allocation of tutorials, and enrolment procedures. At this time, students will also be given their student ID cards (for concessions on public transport, movies, concerts, theatre, even interstate travel), access to email, and an introduction to the services available on each campus including language and study advisers. The orientation also offers a tour of the university, the city, and surrounding areas.

Upon arrival in Adelaide, students are housed in temporary accommodation in one of the university's International Student Residences. During the stay at the on-arrival accommodations, they can then make decisions about their long-term housing arrangement. The University Accommodations Office will assist in this process.

Students can choose from several housing options which include shared apartment/unit accommodation (prices range between A$60-A$120 per week) or university student residences (prices range between A$80-A$95 per week). Accommodation at a student residence gives Australian and international students the opportunity to live in reasonably priced, comfortable, secure and supervised environment. Residences generally provide students with a single bedroom containing a bed with linen, desk and chair, and a closet. There are shared bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facilities.  For more information, check out the UniSA Housing Office website at:

http://www.unisa.edu.au/accommodation/

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to an outside agency and what costs need to be paid after arrival at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2010

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult the brochure entitled, Financial Aid and Study Abroad -- Purdue University Guidelines;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs (those funded by the State of Indiana such as Indiana Top Scholars) should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the dates below.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply as early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created.  Consult the My Study Abroad page for the specific list of requirements for the chosen program since those can differ slightly from program to program.  Applicants may also check on the status of their applications.

After a student is approved for a program, s/he will receive additional information regarding any necessary supplemental paperwork, including any program-specific applications, and confirmation deposits.

Purdue students who have come back to campus after participating in an overseas program are an excellent source of information. Click below to search for students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who went to the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information of relevence to this program. Purdue Study Abroad is not responsible for the information at sites not maintained by Purdue; the accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Australia in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Australia in list)