University of South Australia (UniSA), Australia

Tuesday - 30/12/2025

University of South Australia (UniSA), Australia

1. Parents and students are kindly advised to check the most up-to-date information on the university’s official website:

https://www.unisa.edu.au/

2. Locations – 6 campuses:

City East Campus: 108 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. Located near the Parklands, approximately 23 minutes by car from Adelaide International Airport;
City West Campus: 61-68 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia. Approximately 17 minutes by car from Adelaide International Airport;
Magill Campus: St Bernards Rd, Magill SA 5072, Australia. Approximately 16 minutes by car from Adelaide CBD and 32 minutes from Adelaide International Airport;
Mawson Lakes Campus: Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes SA 5095, Australia. Approximately 30 minutes by car from Adelaide CBD and 30 minutes from Adelaide International Airport;
Whyalla Campus: 111 Nicolson Ave, Whyalla SA 5608, Australia. Located close to the airport, approximately 7 minutes by car;
Mount Gambier Campus: Wireless W Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5291, Australia. Approximately 10 minutes by car from Mount Gambier Airport.

3. Type of Institution: Public university

4. Rankings – Quality Assurance:

Ranked 340th globally (QS World University Rankings 2026);
Ranked 20th in Australia (THE World University Rankings 2025);
UniSA
rankings: unisa

5. Total Student Population: > 33,813 students

6. International Students: > 6,100 students

7. Strengths:

UniSA is the largest university in South Australia, with over 37,000 students, including more than 6,800 international students;
UniSA offers one of the most diverse education portfolios in South Australia, with 200+ programmes designed in close collaboration with industry, enabling students to develop practical skills and be work-ready upon graduation. Multiple study pathways are available, including direct entry and foundation programmes;
The University’s MBA programme has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Graduate Management Association for seven consecutive years;
Top 10 in Australia for employer satisfaction (QILT 2018 Employer Satisfaction Survey – Overall Satisfaction Indicator, National Report);
Affordable tuition fees: AUD 30,000 – 40,000 per year;
Scholarships of 25%-50% available for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes;
One of the lowest living costs in Australia: 27% lower than Sydney, 13% lower than Melbourne, 10% lower than Brisbane, and 6% lower than Perth (Numbeo);
The University partners with over 2,500 companies worldwide, providing students with valuable work-integrated learning opportunities, including internships and project-based placements;
Students may work up to 40 hours per fortnight during study periods and full-time during official breaks. PhD students have no work-hour restrictions;
South Australia government incentives for international students:
- Up to 50% discount on public transport;
- 48 hours per fortnight of part-time work during study and full-time during holidays, with average wages of AUD 18-28 per hour;
- Post-study work opportunities of 3-8 years;
- Additional 5-10 points toward permanent residency applications.

8. Academic Programmes

Levels of Study:
https://study.unisa.edu.au/

English Language Programmes;
University Foundation Programmes;
Diploma;
Bachelor’s / Bachelor with Honours;
Master’s degrees;
Doctoral (PhD) programmes.

Faculties: 4 divisions and affiliated schools:

UniSA Business School

Business School
Commerce
Law
Management
Marketing

Division of Education, Arts & Social Sciences

Art, Architecture and Design
Creative Industries
Education
Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy

Division of Health & Sciences

Health Sciences
Nursing and Midwifery
Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

Division of Information Technology, Engineering & the Environment

Engineering
Information Technology & Mathematical Sciences
Natural and Built Environments

Fields of study:

international.unisa.edu.au/what-can-i-study/

Aboriginal and Australian Studies
Accounting and Finance
Architecture
Arts
Aviation
Business
Communication
Construction Management
Contemporary Art
Creative Industries
Defence
Design
Education and Teaching
Engineering
Environmental Science
Health Science
Human Movement, Sport, Clinical Exercise Physiology
Human Services
Information Technology
Journalism
Laboratory Medicine

Languages
Law
Management and HRM
Marketing
Mathematics
Media Arts
Medical Radiation Science
Medical Sciences
Nursing and Midwifery
Nutrition and Food Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Podiatry
Property
Psychology
Science
Speech Pathology
Social Work
Surveying
Tourism, Sport and Events

9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students

After Grade 11, students may choose:
- University Foundation Programme (Early Transition Program) / Diploma (Part 1) + Year 1 of Bachelor’s degree;
- Diploma (Part 1) + Diploma (Part 2) + Year 2 of Bachelor’s degree.
After Grade 12, students may choose:
- Diploma (Part 2) + Year 2 of Bachelor’s degree;
- Direct entry to Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1).
After completing a Bachelor’s degree: Progression to Master’s or PhD programmes;
After completing a Master’s degree: Progression to a PhD programme.

10. Entry Requirements

https://international.unisa.edu.au/how-to-apply/

University Foundation / Diploma (Part 1): Completion of Grade 11, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for Diploma of Arts, Business, Engineering or IT; IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0) for Diploma of Health Science.
Diploma (Part 2): Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 5.5, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for Diploma of Arts, Business, Engineering or IT; IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0) for Diploma of Health Science.
Bachelor’s degree: Completion of High School with a graduation score of 7/10, IELTS ≥ 6.0 (Reading and Writing must be at least 6.0).
Postgraduate programmes: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (Reading and Writing must be at least 6.0).

11. Intakes

English Language Programmes: monthly intakes;
University Foundation & Diploma: February, August each year;
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes: February, July/August each year.

12. Application Documents

General documents:

Certificate/Diploma of the highest level of education completed;
Academic transcripts for the most recent two years;
English language certificate (if available);
Passport (photo and signature page), if available;
Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (if applying for scholarships).

For Master’s programmes – additional requirements:

Curriculum Vitae (CV);
Two (02) letters of recommendation.

For PhD / Research Master’s programmes – additional requirements:

Research proposal;
Published academic papers.

13. Tuition Fees

Detailed tuition fees: https://international.unisa.edu.au/SysSiteAssets/documents/unisa_internationalstudenthandbook_web.pdf

English Language Programmes: AUD 450 per week;
University Foundation & Diploma: AUD 24,400 – 35,600 per year;
Bachelor’s & Postgraduate programmes: AUD 29,400 – 39,700 per year.

14. Scholarships

For details, please visit: https://international.unisa.edu.au/scholarships-and-sponsorships/

Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship: 50% tuition fee for the full programme, applicable to Bachelor’s and coursework Master’s programmes, awarded based on academic performance and meeting English entry requirements. Applicants must submit a separate scholarship application form together with the course application, answering two questions (maximum 600 words per question).
International Merit Scholarship: 15% tuition fee for the full programme, assessed based on academic results:
- Bachelor’s level: High School GPA ≥ 8.5/10, or IB ≥ 29, or GCE A Level ≥ 9;
- Master’s level: Bachelor’s GPA 3.0/4.0 or 6.5/10.

15. Accommodation and Other Services: UniSA offers one of the lowest living costs in Australia, approximately 13-16% lower than Melbourne and Sydney, and 7% lower than Perth or Brisbane, estimated at AUD 17,000 – 21,000 per year.

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