University of Adelaide - Australia
at-a-glance:
VU Advisor: Isabelle Crist
Program Provider: Butler Institute for Study Abroad
GPA Requirement: 2.8
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Course(s) of Study: Asian Studies, Music, Engineering, Agriculture, Architecture,
Environmental Studies. Visit www.ifsa-butler.org for more information.
Calendar: Butler Program Dates
Program Costs: Semester Costs, Summer Costs
Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide has been amongst Australia's leading universities. Its contribution to the wealth and wellbeing of South Australia and Australia as a whole — across all fields of endeavor — has been enormous. Adelaide has a fine tradition of exemplary scholarship and ground-breaking research, and its unique relationship with industry and other organizations ensures that our research expertise is translated into tangible benefits for the global community.
academics
Adelaide is one of the oldest universities in Australia, and the course offerings are vast. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academic staff and a vibrant student life. An innovative and forward-looking University, Adelaide has major strengths in wine and food, health sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, environmental sciences and social sciences.
Academic Links:
Online Course Catalogue
Vanderbilt Course Evaluation List
University of Adelaide
Butler Institute for Study Abroad
student life
The University of Adelaide sits on a beautiful campus in the heart of Adelaide, near businesses, shopping, and entertainment. With over 100 student sporting and interest clubs and the most active student organizations in Australia, you're sure to find ways to keep busy. Students at this university of 18,000 are particularly enthusiastic about outdoor activities; consider joining one of the clubs for hang gliding, rock climbing, and scuba diving.
A diverse mix of student clubs and societies also ensures that the educational experience offered to students at the University of Adelaide is comprehensive. The University's vibrant campus life encourages students to meet people from beyond their normal circle and to widen their experience. This is the key to developing mature, well-rounded and tolerant graduates with an understanding of the value of diversity who are capable of making an impact wherever they go.
housing
Most IFSA-Butler students live with Aussie students in residential colleges close to campus. Each college constitutes a small community with its own meal plans, traditions, and unique routines. The residential colleges are located in the heart of the city, just a short walk through beautiful parkland to campus. When university housing is unavailable, IFSA-Butler students share flats in the city.
location
Adelaide offers the best of city life with the friendliness of a college town. You'll find a low cost of living, an excellent transportation system, and a great variety of restaurants, cafes, and markets. Thanks to the hot dry summers, outdoor living and dining is common in Adelaide, making the atmosphere seem relaxed and European.
expenses
Program Costs: Semester Costs; Summer Costs
application
Adelaide Application
