Offer of Admission

Have you received an Offer of Admission from the University of Adelaide?

Congratulations!

A hard copy of your offer letter and schedule will be posted to you.

Postgraduate Research Domestic

Your Offer package contains:

1. Offer Statement
2. Acceptance Form
3. Enrolment form

Please complete the Acceptance form and either fax or mail to the Adelaide Graduate Centre.  You may also drop this off in person.

Adelaide Graduate Centre
Level 6, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA 5005
AUSTRALIA

Postgraduate Research International

Your Offer package contains:

1. Offer Statement (including the Refund Policy) and Acceptance Agreement
2. Acceptance Information
3. Overseas Student Health Cover information
4. Accommodation information

Understanding your Offer Statement and Acceptance Agreement
The information given in your Offer Statement and Acceptance Agreement is important. Please take some time to read it carefully.
Please note the following information:

• Program name
• Duration of Program
• Commencement Date
• Tuition Fee
• Acceptance and Payment Deadlines
• Conditions: If you have a Conditional Offer the conditions are clearly outlined in your Offer Statement and Acceptance Agreement. Please fulfil all conditions (if any) before accepting your Offer.

Conditions may include: providing proof of English Language Proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL or successful completion of the PEP), completion of academic qualifications (e.g. graduation certificates) or provision of official documents (e.g. original or certified copies of your documents).

Additional Information:

• Acceptance Process
• Visa

You need to provide ALL of the following documentation:

• The Acceptance Agreement: you must sign and complete each page;
• Photocopy of the personal details section of your passport;
• Payment for tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover
  • The University will accept payment by bank cheque/draft made payable to the “The University of Adelaide”. You should also write your name and application ID number of the back of the bank draft/cheque and include the payment form.
  • The University will also accept payment made by credit card – MasterCard, Visa and American Express only. Please ensure that you have adequate funds available and that your credit limit will cover the payment. The University will not issue your COE until your payment has been cleared.
  • A Financial Guarantee statement as evidence of adequate sponsorship by a recognised University sponsor.
  • Evidence of your acceptance of a University of Adelaide scholarship.
• Payment for Pre-Enrolment English Program, if applicable; and
• Evidence that you have met all of the conditions of your offer.

Can I pay by Telegraphic Transfer for direct bank transfer into the University’s bank account?
The University will not accept payment by direct bank transfer or Telegraphic transfer. Please see above for acceptable methods of payment.

I have added enough money to my credit card to pay my tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover but the University has told me that I have exceeded my credit card limit. What can I do?
While it is possible for you to deposit extra funds in your credit card account you must also make contact with your bank to ensure they will release the funds.

Extensions to Deadlines

My Acceptance and Payment deadline is approaching and I have not yet received Visa. Can I have an extension to my deadline?
The University is flexible about most Acceptance and Payment deadlines.

When requesting an extension please ensure that you specify a date that leaves you with sufficient time to have your Confirmation of Enrolment issued, to obtain your student visa and to arrive in Adelaide by the new commencement date.

Your agent or nearest Australian Embassy will be in the best position to provide you with information about visa processing times.

If you are unable to arrive by the commencement date on your Offer Statement, it may be possible to commence later with supervisor approval.  Please be sure to clearly indicate the late arrival date on your Acceptance Agreement so that approval can be obtained and an accurate date can be included on your CoE.

If you have already accepted your offer and received your CoE, but are unable to arrive by the commencement date on your Offer Statement, please confirm your late arrival date as soon as possible.  Depending on how late you arrive, you may need a Late Arrival Confirmation letter or a revised CoE.

Students who arrive late may be required to complete the Induction and Integrated Bridging programs in subsequent sessions.

Documentation

My offer is conditional upon the completion of my current semester but I do not think that my results will be out in time to meet the Acceptance and Payment deadline. Will you accept online results?
The University cannot accept unofficial results. You will need to find out from your institution when your official results can be issued and then request an extension to your Acceptance and Payment deadline if necessary. While the University can be flexible about most Acceptance and Payment deadlines we cannot process Acceptance paperwork and issue Confirmation of Enrolments (CoE) while conditions are outstanding.

What is a certified copy?
A certified copy of an original document is one which has been certified by an official agent or a staff member of this University, a Justice of the Peace, a Notary Public, a University registrar, a police officer, or an examining authority as a true copy of the original document.

Can I submit a scanned document?
The University of Adelaide will accept a scanned or faxed copy of a document from official agents of the University of Adelaide providing the document has been certified by the agent and the certification includes:

• a statement of certification in English that states “This is a true copy of the original document”, or “Original sighted”
• signature of authorised person
• name of authorised person
• agency name on an official stamp.

Visas

I have met the conditions of my offer and would like to request a revised letter for purposes of visa application.
A new offer is not required. Once we receive the documentation required and you have met the conditions of your offer, you will be notified in writing and may then proceed to acceptance. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship only require you to provide a copy of your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) in conjunction with your original offer.

Orientation

I will not be able to arrive on time to join the Orientation Program for International students. Will I still be able to commence my program?
We strongly encourage all international students to arrive on time to participate in the Orientation program. As well as providing you with a good opportunity to meet fellow students, it will provide you with useful information about Adelaide, the University campus, your student visa, enrolment procedures and other University services. There is also some evidence to indicate that students who attend orientation achieve better academic results than those who do not attend orientation.