Study in 2023

If the course is offered in an online mode, and it is the last course required to complete your program you will not be required to attend campus to complete it. You can check the course delivery mode of your courses on the Course Availability and Delivery Mode FAQ.

Please contact International Student Support if you require further information or assistance.

We are very sorry that you may not be able to join us on campus and experience our vibrant, inclusive and culturally rich campus at this time. We miss you and look forward to you being able to experience our world-class University, ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide and 88 in the Time Higher Education (THE) Rankings for 2023, in the near future.

If you are unable to travel to Adelaide by 1 July 2023 due to your city or region being in COVID-19 lockdown or subject to border restrictions, the University will work with you to determine what alternative arrangements can be made, this may include studying your courses online.  Further information will be made available in due course (please note that due to strict accreditation and assessment requirements, some degrees require in person attendance and will not be available to study online in 2023).

Alternatively, if you are a new student you can defer the commencement date of your degree by contacting your agent or the admission team. If you are an existing student (commenced studies and previously had enrolment past Census) you may be eligible for a Leave of Absence, please contact International Student Support.

We encourage you to travel to Adelaide in readiness for the commencement of Semester 1, 2023, so that you can fully engage in your learning, study with your fellow students and immerse yourself into campus life. There are many benefits to studying on campus and we are committed to providing you with an engaging and transformative face-to-face experience.   

If you cannot travel for Semester 1, 2023, and all your selected courses relevant for your degree are available fully online, it is possible to study remotely in this semester. The Australian Government will however cease to allow student visa holders to study remotely, from 30 June 2023. This means that, as a student visa holder, you will be required to travel to Adelaide to undertake your studies in Semester 2, 2023.

The Australian Government will cease to allow student visa holders to study offshore, from 30 June 2023. This means that, as a student visa holder, you are required to travel to Adelaide to undertake your studies.

If you prefer not to travel at this time, you can defer the commencement date of your degree if you are a new student by contacting your agent or the admission team. If you are an existing student (commenced studies and had enrolment past Census) you may be eligible for a Leave of Absence - please contact International Student Support.

We are hoping that by Semester 2 all students will be able to travel, however, if you are unable to travel to Adelaide due to your city or region being in COVID-19 lockdown or subject to border restrictions, the University will work with you to determine what alternative arrangements can be made, this may include studying your courses online.  Further information will be made available in due course.

We strongly encourage you to travel to Adelaide for the start of your teaching period in order that you can fully engage in your learning, study with your fellow students and immerse yourself into campus life. There are many benefits to studying with us on campus and we are committed to providing you with an engaging, and transformative face-to-face experience.

If you are not able to be in Adelaide for the start of your teaching period, you can start your courses remotely but you must be on campus to attend face to face by 1 July 2023 as the Australian Government will cease to allow student visa holders to study offshore, from 30 June 2023.

You should make arrangements to lodge your passport or visa application as soon as possible, as applications are currently taking much longer than usual to process. Make yourself fully aware of the application requirements and ensure that you lodge a complete application, as this will speed up the application process.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs provides the following advice:

• Lodge a complete student visa application;
• If you are offshore and require a health assessment, you can undertake the health assessment before you receive a request for information from the Department;
• Ensure your Statement of Purpose, which addresses the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement is no longer than 300 words;
• Ensure the evidence you provide to support the GTE requirement is provided as an attachment with your application; and
• Provide translated copies of all documents.

Information regarding Student Visas is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.

You may be eligible for a Leave of Absence, please contact International Student Support.

If you hold a student visa you can study a maximum of one-third of your program online and you must enrol in at least one face-to-face course in each teaching period (semester/trimester) unless it is your last course. The one-third requirement must be met for any remaining period of your enrolment after 30 June 2023.

If your courses are available online, you are allowed to study up to one-third of your remaining courses online while in Australia (for example, if you have completed 24 units of a 72 unit degree whilst offshore prior to 30 June 2023, you will be able to complete a maximum of 16 more units in an online mode). You must however enrol in at least one face-to-face course per teaching period (semester/trimester) unless it is your last course .

The courses that you have studied remotely offshore will not be included in the calculation of online studies. Only the courses you study in Australia in an online mode will count towards the maximum one-third online enrolment rule (for example, if you have completed 24 units of a 72 unit degree whilst offshore prior to 30 June 2023, you will be able to complete a maximum of 16 units in an online mode when in Adelaide). You must however enrol in at least one face-to-face course per teaching period (semester/trimester) unless it is your last course.

University study may be challenging at the best of times - even more so when you have a medical condition or disability.  We want you to feel confident and safe when returning to learning on campus, and please be assured that the University will provide you with the help and support you need to be successful in your studies. The health, safety and wellbeing of all students remains our top priority. There are many benefits to studying with us on campus and we are committed to providing you with an engaging face-to-face experience.

If you have a diagnosed immunocompromised medical condition which prevents you from travelling to Australia, please contact our International Student Support team to discuss your options.  

If you feel overwhelmed, the University has a free, confidential Counselling Service with professionally trained counsellors. They can address any issues you may be experiencing and develop support strategies to assist with your study. If you need help navigating the University systems or external agencies, Student Care staff are available to offer you free, independent support - whether it be financial, welfare, academic or administrative assistance. 

Given the ever-changing environment we are currently living in, it’s perfectly normal to feel uncertain and anxious. 

We want you to feel confident and safe when returning to learning on campus, please be assured that the University will provide you with the help and support you need to be successful in your studies. The health, safety and wellbeing of all students remains our top priority. There are many benefits to studying with us on campus and we are committed to providing you with an engaging and transformative face-to-face experience

The University is taking every precaution to keep the campus a safe place to study. For more information on current COVID-19 requirement on campus, refer to our COVID-19 updates. If you feel you wish to discuss your concerns, the University has a free, confidential Counselling Service with professionally trained counsellors. They can address any issues you may be experiencing and develop support strategies to assist with your study.

The Australian Government will however cease to offer flexibility for student visa holders to study offshore, from 30 June 2023. This means that, as a student visa holder, you are required to travel to Adelaide to continue your studies. If you prefer not to travel at this time, you can defer your commencement by contacting your agent or the admission team or if you are an existing student (commenced studies and had enrolment past Census) you may be eligible for a Leave of Absence - please contact International Student Support.

The Australian Government has introduced a requirement as of 5 January 20223 for travellers entering Australia from China, Hong Kong and Macau to have a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours prior to departure. Please keep updated of entry requirements at the Department of Home Affairs website.

We recognise that COVID-19 has impacted many families, including financially. Unfortunately, the Australian Government will cease to allow student visa holders to study remotely, from 30 June 2023. This means that, as a student visa holder, you are required to travel to Adelaide to continue your studies.

The University does offer various forms of financial assistance to students, for example if you are experiencing genuine financial hardship, you may be able to arrange to pay your tuition fees by instalments. The Student Care team can assist you in exploring the options available to you regarding grants, scholarships, negotiation with debtors, and financial counselling referrals.

You may wish to also contact the International Student Support team who can provide you with referrals to specialised advisory contacts inside and outside the University, including student loans.

If you are a new student, you may apply to defer the commencement of your degree to a later date by contacting your agent or the admission team. If you are a continuing student, you may be eligible for a Leave of Absence, please contact International Student Support. 

The Australian Government will cease offering flexibility for student visa holders to study offshore, from 30 June 2023. This means that, as a student visa holder, you are required to travel to Adelaide to undertake your studies. Student visa holders who are not onshore, and do not hold an approved exemption, deferment or Leave of Absence, may be at risk of their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and student visa being cancelled.

Normal conditions for student visa holders apply, meaning you are required to complete your program within the duration of your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), which is best achieved by enrolling in a full-time load of 12 units per semester, or 9 units per trimester.

Exceptions to the requirement to enrol in a full-time study load are:

• An approved reduced study load due to compassionate and compelling circumstances
• An approved Leave of Absence
• Intervention strategy implemented by your Faculty or School as a result of Unsatisfactory Academic Progress
• If you are still on track to complete your course by your CoE end date
• If you are in your final semester and need fewer than 12 units to complete your course.

Note: an extension CoE can only be issued if you meet the eligibility criteria to extend your study duration. If you are facing compassionate and compelling circumstances to prevent you from studying a full-time load, you are required to apply to reduce your study load, please see the online application form.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian government relaxed some student visa restrictions related to work. Please note that the Department of Home Affairs has indicated that the student visa work rights relaxation will finish on 30 June 2023. After that time, the number of hours a student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be restricted to 40 hours or fewer fortnightly.

We recommend that you contact the Australian Government directly, or refer to their materials, for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

• Study in Australia website 
• Department of Home Affairs website
   

The Australian Government is strongly encouraging students who are commencing their CRICOS studies online to start their visa application process when enrolling or as soon as practically possible to afford them ESOS protections and the ability to study in Australia.

Yes, it is important to hold a student visa, as it offers you important ESOS protections such as tuition assurance, as well as being necessary to travel to Australia or apply for post-study graduate visas.

However, if you do not want to travel to Adelaide to complete your program and all your remaining courses are available online, you can study offshore without a student visa. You will not be afforded the ESOS protections such as tuition assurance and you may not be eligible for a post-study graduate visa.

You can read more information about post-study visas and the Australian Study Requirement on the Department of Home Affairs’ website.

You will need to apply for an extension of your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a new student visa where necessary. It’s important to be aware of your student visa’s expiry date and apply to extend your CoE and apply for a new student visa before your visa expires.

For information on applying for a new visa, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

CoEs can only be issued in a limited range of circumstances. Apply for a new CoE by submitting the CoE Application Form, taking note of the eligibility criteria.

Cover is available to OSHC policyholders for medical services provided in hospital and out of hospital, including PBS prescription medicines and emergency treatment. OSHC also covers COVID testing. For further information, refer to your OSHC provider.

• CBHS
• Medibank
• AHM
• Bupa
• NIB
• Allianz

More questions about Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)? Read the FAQs in the Ask Adelaide knowledge base.

Yes, your Medicare or visa status does not matter – you can still get a free COVID-19 vaccination with suitable ID. This includes booster doses, if eligible.

Detailed information is available on the Department of Health website. 

Information about how to obtain digital proof of vaccination through the Commonwealth Government can be found online. 

To book your vaccination, visit the SA Health website.

For all other health and wellbeing questions, including what to do if you test positive, please refer to the StudyAdelaide FAQs.

No, you do not require a travel exemption to enter Australia. The Australian Government has re-opened Australia’s borders for all visa holders.

We recommend keeping up to date by referring to the StudyAdelaide website, and the Department of Home Affairs website.

Students travelling to Australia from China, Hong Kong and Macau should stay updated with COVID-19 testing requirements at the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website.

There is no longer a requirement to quarantine upon arrival in Australia. 

Travellers to Australia from China, Hong Kong and Macau are required to have a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours prior to departure. However, there are currently no requirements for testing on arrival in Australia.

We recommend keeping up to date by referring to the StudyAdelaide and SA HEALTH websites.

There is no vaccination requirement to enter Australia. All visa holders can travel to Australia without obtaining a travel exemption.

From 5 January 2023, the Australian Government will require all travellers to Australia from China, Hong Kong and Macau to have a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of departure.

More information about travel to Australia can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Given the recent Australian Government direction, it is not possible to study online from 1 July 2023.  We want you to feel confident and safe when returning to learning on campus, and please be assured that the University will provide you with the help and support you need to be successful in your studies.  The health, safety and wellbeing of all students remains our top priority.  There are many benefits to studying with us on campus and we are committed to providing you with an engaging face-to-face experience.

It’s ok to ask for help.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed, the University’s Counselling Support-Wellbeing Hub have a toolkit especially designed for you, providing helpful information and resources.  More information can be found here: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/wellbeing/covid-wellbeing

If you prefer not to travel at this time, you can defer the commencement date of your degree if you are a new student by contacting your agent or the admission team.  If you are an existing student (commenced studies and had enrolment past Census)  please contact International Student Support who will be able to discuss your options with you.

We recommend that students traveling to Adelaide book a flexible flight or open ticket which allows for changes or last-minute cancellations.  If you catch COVID-19 you can then reschedule your flights for 2 weeks later to allow for a full recovery.  Please let us know if your travel plans change so that we can support you with your studies.  Students can enrol until the teaching period’s Last day to add courses online.  Please review the University’s Critical Dates for these dates.  In special circumstances, with the permission of the course coordinator, students may be able to enrol into courses until the teaching period’s Census date.  If you require assistance, please contact International Student Support.

The University of Adelaide is not able to supply letters to students in circumstances of financial, cost of living, accommodation, visa or preference.  The Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) has made it clear that these reasons are not deemed as valid for not returning to face-to-face study.  

It is ultimately the decision of the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) to certify your qualification and assess whether an exemption is applicable for reasons outside those listed above.  Students are encouraged to contact the Center directly to discuss their individual circumstances.  

Students should be aware that any assessment for exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the CSCSE and will not be made in advance of completing your course.  Students need to provide the CSCSE with all relevant information (including the qualification) upon completion and this is when consideration will be given.  The CSCSE will consider both the content and authenticity of supporting documentation when making their decision.

We recommend that you keep copies of all relevant documentation as evidence of why you could not return to Australia to study for your application to the CSCSE.

The Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) considers that being in your last semester of study is even more reason to do your final months of study face-to-face.  This is your last opportunity to have an in-country experience in your studies. Please contact International Student Support if you require further information or assistance.

In line with the recent announcement from the Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese students must study on campus for their qualification to be certified by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE).  It is ultimately the decision of the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) to certify your qualification and the modality in which it is completed.

In a small number of programs, mandatory in-person attendance is required for students to attend clinical placements and/or practical requirements.  It may not be possible for students in these programs to study online and, should you be studying in one of these programs, you are encouraged to contact your faculty.

The Chinese Ministry for Education has directed students to return to on-campus study from Semester 1, 2023.  We strongly encourage you to make arrangements to meet this direction and arrive in Adelaide ready for Week 1, Semester 1, 2023, but realise this may not be possible for some students.  To maximise the success in your enrolled programs we recommend that you make every effort to arrive no later than Week 3 of Semester 1, 2023.

We will continue to support our students as they arrive and transition to face-to-face study, wherever possible.  In a small number of programs, mandatory in-person attendance is required for students to attend clinical placements and/or practical requirements.  If you are commencing your studies online, it is vital you stay engaged with your studies online from the start of semester to keep up with your coursework, to enable you to transition successfully when you arrive to commence face-to-face study.

You should make arrangements to lodge your passport or visa application as soon as possible.  Make yourself fully aware of the application requirements and ensure that you lodge a complete application, as this will speed up the application process.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs provides the following advice:

• Lodge a complete student visa application;
• If you are offshore and require a health assessment, you can undertake the health assessment before you receive a request for information from the Department;
• Ensure your Statement of Purpose, which addresses the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement is no longer than 300 words;
• Ensure the evidence you provide to support the GTE requirement is provided as an attachment with your application; and
• Provide translated copies of all documents.

Information regarding Student Visas is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.

We have vacancies across our network of trusted, University managed student accommodation service providers for our students.  The CSCSE does not accept cost of accommodation as a valid reason for not returning to face-to-face study.  We encourage you to speak with our accommodation support to help you find suitable accommodation.

Given the ever-changing environment we are currently living in, it’s perfectly normal to feel uncertain and anxious.

We want you to feel confident and safe when returning to learning on campus, please be assured that the University will provide you with the help and support you need to be successful in your studies.  The health, safety and wellbeing of all students remains our top priority.  There are many benefits to studying with us on campus and we are committed to providing you with an engaging and transformative face-to-face experience.

The University is taking every precaution to keep the campus a safe place to study.  For more information on current COVID-19 requirement on campus, refer to our COVID-19 updates.  If you feel you wish to discuss your concerns, the University has a free, confidential Counselling Service with professionally trained bi-lingual counsellors.  They can address any issues you may be experiencing and develop support strategies to assist with your study.

We recognise that COVID-19 has impacted many families, including financially.  The University offers various forms of financial assistance to students, for example, if you are experiencing genuine financial hardship, you may be able to arrange to pay your tuition fees by instalments.  The Student Care team can assist you in exploring the options available to you regarding grants, scholarships, negotiation with debtors, and financial counselling referrals.

You may wish to also contact the International Student Support team who can provide you with referrals to specialised advisory contacts inside and outside the University, including student loans.

If you are a new student, you may apply to defer the commencement of your degree to a later date by contacting your agent or the admission team.  If you are a continuing student, you may be eligible for a Leave of Absence.

In line with the recent announcement from the Chinese Ministry of Education, students have been advised they must study on campus in 2023 for their qualification to be certified by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE).  If you do not return to Adelaide to commence or continue your studies, your program may not be certified by the CSCE.

You will need to apply for an extension of your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a new student visa where necessary.  It’s important to be aware of your student visa’s expiry date and apply to extend your CoE and apply for a new student visa before your visa expires.

For information on applying for a new visa, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

CoEs can only be issued in a limited range of circumstances.  Apply for a new CoE by submitting the CoE Application Form, taking note of the eligibility criteria.

Students completing an internship in China as a normal part of their course of study will be provided with a letter from the University of Adelaide advising of this situation, however please be advised that advice from the CSCSE is that it is preferred that internships be
conducted outside China.

The Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) advises
that students who are writing their dissertations and have no classes or
coursework requirements, should still seek to return to Australia.  This is
on the basis that students will get some benefit from an in-country living
experience, even if they are not attending classes.