University of South Australia: Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

University of South Australia

Established on: 1991

The University of South Australia is a globally linked and active university with innovative and ambitious teaching and research shaped by the marketplace. The University of South Australia, known as UniSA, was founded in 1991. It has two campuses in the Adelaide city centre, two in the Adelaide metropolitan region, and two across South Australia.

The University of South Australia provides over 200 courses. It is organised into seven Academic Units:

UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
UniSA Business
UniSA Creative
UniSA Education Futures
UniSA Justice & Society.

Why choose UniSA?

Variety of programs: UniSA has an innovative culture. As future instructors, its academic personnel will be able to use digital technologies to better their teaching approaches. The University of South Australia provides over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, education, the arts, social sciences, health sciences, computer technology, engineering, and the environment. Their programs are developed with a strong professional focus and in collaboration with the industry.
UniSA creates and delivers a practice-based and industry-informed curriculum within an educational environment that enables students to gain the skills and information needed for future jobs. Students benefit from technologically enabled learning experiences, creative and research-driven teaching methodologies, and the ability to study dynamically and individually.
UniSA research: UniSA researchers are public intellectuals and change agents. They apply their findings to create solutions that improve our societal and economic well-being. The research methodology has always been tightly associated with the industry, and they collaborate with business, industry, and the community to determine the research objectives. They are establishing new industries, bringing about change, and making the world a better place via research collaborations.

Courses are created with a solid professional orientation and in collaboration with industry, allowing students to learn practical skills and graduate work ready. The University works with over 2,500 firms worldwide to provide students with beneficial networking and job opportunities, such as placements, internships, and projects. Each Academic Unit focuses on the quality of its teaching, research, and student experience to ensure that students are prepared to fulfil the future requirements of business and society.

UniSA's innovative culture is built on global and national connections to academic, research, and industrial partners. Its alumni are the new urban experts, global citizens who are at peace in their surroundings and ready to generate and adapt to change. Their research is innovative and daring, and it yields new information that is critical to global social and economic advancement. UniSA collaborates with industry and is active in the areas in which it works.

University Ranking

The University of South Australia is one of Australia's leading public institutions. It is 363rd in the QS World University Ranking for 2023.

University Highlights

University Type	Public Research
Established Year	1991 as UniSA
Number of Courses	159 undergraduate & 71 postgraduate
Tuition Fees	$30000 - $40000 per year
Intakes	Feb, July and Aug.

Main Intakes

The main intakes are in February, July and August.

Scholarships

The Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship: It offers beneficiaries a 50% reduction in student fees for the duration of their program or up to four years of full-time study.
International Merit Scholarship: The recipients will get a 15% discount on their student contributions (tuition fees) for the length of their chosen degree.
International Research Tuition Scholarships (IRTS): If qualified, recipients will get entire tuition discounts.

Application Process

Applicants can apply for admission to the college in two ways: online through the college website or by an education agent.

Documents required for Admission

Academic Documents

SLC Mark sheet
School Leaving Certificate
SLC Character Certificate
Transcript of 12th-grade
Individual Mark sheet of 12th-grade
Character Certificate of 12th-grade
Provisional Certificate of 12th-grade
Migration Certificate of 12th-grade

For Masters, include the following:

Transcript of Bachelor's Degree of 12th-grade
Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree of 12th-grade
Character Certificate of Bachelor Degree of 12th-grade
Provisional Certificate of Bachelor Degree in 12th-grade
Migration Certificate of Bachelor Degree of 12th-grade

IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
Passport
Work Experience (if any)
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
College Recommendation (if a current student)

Language Requirements

Programs	IELTS	PTE	TOEFL iBT
Healthcare, Law, Education and Social Work	7.0	65	94
All other undergraduate programs	6.0	50	60-78
All other postgraduate programs	6.5	58	79-93

FAQs

What are the fees to study at the university?

The costs depend upon the courses you apply for. The tuition can be anywhere from $30000 to $40000 per annum.

Can I work part-time as a student in Australia?

Yes, you can work for 40 hours per fortnight during semester sessions and unlimited during semester break. This is to ensure that you are focused on your studies.

Where is the university located?

It has two campuses in the Adelaide city centre, two in the Adelaide metropolitan region, and two across South Australia.

What are the main intake dates?