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:
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/
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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.
For details, please visit:
- https://www.saibt.sa.edu.au/living-costs
- https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/student-support-services/student-accommodation/
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