The University of Adelaide College

A few more reasons to choose to study here include...

• The College offers students excellent support services that are personalized to help them achieve their academic goals and prepare them for university.
• Students can avail a range of language support services during their study.
• The University of Adelaide College students are also part of the university and enjoy access to all state-of-the-art facilities on offer, such as the university's sports hub fitness centre, science laboratories, learning facilities, library resources, and more. They can also join the University's clubs and societies for an enriching student experience.
• From the cosmopolitan city culture to the Australian beach, the city of Adelaide has all that students could ask for. The city is also affordable, safe, and a lot of fun.
• From 2021, a range of University of Adelaide degrees will be on offer at the new University of Adelaide, Melbourne campus. This campus, in partnership with the University of Adelaide College, will offer both face-to-face and online study options for students looking to enter undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The Melbourne campus is based on the western fringe of the city in Docklands and will offer international students pre-master's, foundation studies, and degree transfer programs. On completing the pathway program, students are guaranteed entry to their packaged degree (with full credit) in business, accounting, finance or information technology.

Highly qualified academic managers play an integral role at the College, and in the lives of the students they are the key link between life at College and the university. They ensure students are qualified and prepared for progression to the university. They are also responsible for the curriculum students study and ensure all programs meet and exceed Australian Government quality assurance standards.

The 2020 Australian English Language Barometer (ELB), part of the International Student Barometer (ISB), ranked the University of Adelaide College No.1 in Australia for overall student satisfaction. It was ranked No. 2 for its living (which covers extra-curricular activities, campus environment, and accommodation) and No.3 for its learning (which covers its curriculum and teaching).

The College's syllabus is in line with the latest content from study options at the University of Adelaide, to give students a university-level education. With its small class sizes, world-class teachers, and supportive approach, students are guaranteed a high-quality learning experience at the College.

The University of Adelaide College offers students numerous pathway entry options to the University of Adelaide at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Foundation Studies Program

The Foundation Studies Program is the perfect pathway to a student's dream undergraduate degree at the University of Adelaide. The program has been designed with the University specifically for international students who have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11. Foundation studies will prepare students for entry into first year of their packaged bachelor's degree.

Degree Transfer Program

The Degree Transfer Program is an excellent alternative to first year at University, offering guaranteed entry to the second year on successful completion. Students study the same courses as first year university students, and upon graduation, they will secure a place in the second year of their packaged bachelor's degree.

Pre-Master's Program

The College is the first in Australia to provide postgraduate pathway study options to a Group of Eight university. Students who complete the Pre-Master's Program successfully will be guaranteed admission into a postgraduate degree at the University of Adelaide. Flexible entry requirements help students commence the program at the level best suited to their English language and academic ability.

Some of the subject areas that students can choose from include...

Foundation Studies Program

• Computing and information systems
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Design studies
• Nutrition
• Physics
• Economics
• English for academic purposes
• General mathematics
• Mathematical methods
• Critical thinking
• Music appreciation and practice
• Australian studies
• Musicianship
• Specialist mathematics

Degree Transfer Program

• Computing
• Engineering mathematics
• Statistics
• Academic English
• Programming
• Physics
• Biology
• Core mathematics
• Chemistry
• Accounting
• Commercial law
• Economics

Pre-Master's Program

This is taught over the course of two semesters. In the first bridging semester, students develop their English academic language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking and their research and study skills.

Students are required to study five courses in their bridging semester and four related to their chosen master's degree in their pre-master's semester to progress to the University of Adelaide during the second semester.

The College campus is a recently refurbished campus in the heart of the city.

The College students enjoy access to the campus facilities of the University of Adelaide and have a dedicated building for the University of Adelaide College that is a short walk from the university.

The College campus is a spacious, modern building comprising relaxation areas, a student lounge, a resource centre, classrooms, four computer suites, private study rooms, meeting rooms, and a student kitchen.

The students have exclusive access to the student common room that has a piano, plasma TV, vending machine, student kitchen, and couches. It creates a friendly atmosphere for students to study, meet and organise social gatherings in. Its reception area is a space that helps students get easy assistance.

They also enjoy accessing the University's AUD 42 million learning hub based in the heart of the University of Adelaide's North Terrace campus.

International students looking to study at the University of Adelaide College must meet the admissions standards that have been set by its academic board. Undergraduate and postgraduate country specific entry requirements are listed on the website.

Academic assessment is generally done based on student grades in individual subjects, and their overall aggregate grade.

Language requirements

International students must satisfy one of the below requirements.

An English test score from one of these tests:

• IELTS
• iBT TOEFL
• Pearson Test of English

Students can visit the University of Adelaide College website for more details on English entry requirements for the different programs offered.

All international students are required to have achieved good grades in the English language if they are unable to produce an IELTS score. If not, they are required to take up an English language program.