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Adelaide
South Australia
Think of a small affordable city with a huge backyard, and you’d get Adelaide. It is also a city that is multicultural, making it a home for international students. With a strong economy and and various growing industries, this is the perfect place for students who are keen to stay in the country after graduating.
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- 5 Universities
- 31k+ International Student
Postgraduate Study
South Australia's universities provide post-graduate studies spanning a broad range of academic disciplines. The University of Adelaide is renowned for its excellence in science and medicine research. The University of South Australia is ranked 2nd in Australia for research quality, offering programmes in engineering, data science, defence, aviation, and medicine. Additionally, Flinders University, the largest provider of postgraduate education for teachers in South Australia, also offers diverse programs in business, international relations, humanities, and social work.
Key Industry
Key industries include space research, creatives, international education, energy & mining, tourism and health.
Post-study Work Opportunity
If you wish to stay after completing your studies, South Australia offers an extra year of post-study work rights (subclass 485 visa) for international students. Eligible qualifications for additional post study work rights are those that are related to occupations including Medical Professionals, Nursing and Medical Technicians, Veterinarian, Medical Imaging, Radiologist, Psychologist, Recovery Therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Teacher, Engineer, ICT, Agriculture and Food Technologist.
Accommodation
There are a range of student-friendly housing options in Adelaide, including residential college which are the most popular due to its convenience of living on or near campus. Help is available through the South Australian government (Homeless Connect SA) if students can't find accommodation in time.
Lifestyle
South Australia offers extraordinary travel adventure, such as swimming with dolphins, climbing ancient mountain peaks, feeding kangaroos, drinking the world's finest wine, and much more. Kangaroo Island is the nation's third largest island with a sanctuary of wildlife, rugged landscapes and pristine beaches. Flinders Ranges, a place rich in Aboriginal history, offer some of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in the country. And to get your adrenaline pumping, you can even dive with sharks in Port Lincoln.
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