University of Adelaide
Location:
Adelaide,
Australia
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Adelaide Exchange Website (CRICOS: 00123M)
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Students must have a minimum 70% average to apply to this partnership
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Adelaide semester 2): Mid July to Late November
- UBC Term 2 (Adelaide semester 1): Mid February to Late June*
- UBC Full year (Adelaide semesters 2 + 1): July to June*
- UBC Split year (Adelaide semesters 1 + 2): February to November*
*Pause on outbound Full Year, Term 2, and Split Year exchange programs for 2025-2026
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Students can select from a wide range of courses
- As much flexibility as possible is recommended though
- Students who are very restricted in their course selection need to inform us as early as possible
- Availability of specific courses are not guaranteed
- Three levels of courses: 1xxx – 3xxx courses = Undergraduate courses
- These are usually available to exchange students, except for restricted areas
- Some disciplines will need to be approved by the school or faculty
- Most undergraduate degrees at the University of Adelaide are of 3 years duration
- Most engineering degrees are 4 years
- 4xxx courses = Honours (not available for exchange students)
- Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences 5xxx – 7xxx courses = Postgraduate courses
- These are only available to exchange students who have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
- For example course COMMGMT 1001 – Introduction to Management 1 is a first year course as the course code starts with 1xxx.
- A list of unavailable and restricted courses can be found on Adelaide's website
Course equivalency Formula
- Adelaide units x 5/4 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- A standard full-time workload comprises 12 units (4 courses 100%)
- Students can elect to take 9 units per semester (3 courses 75%) and will still be considered as participating in full-time study
- Full time study is a visa requirement and this is between 9 units (minimum) and 12 units (Maximum)
- Courses offered are normally 3 units each
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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