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Of the thousands of international students seeking an exciting study and life experience in Australia each year, many discover that the city of Adelaide is the perfect place to find it. With its affordable lifestyle, relaxed and safe atmosphere, Mediterranean climate, accessible and convenient location, and reputation for offering high quality education, it is no surprise that Adelaide is such a consistently popular study destination.
With its rich cultural background, Adelaide is home to a vast array of restaurants and the largest fresh produce market in the southern hemisphere – in fact, South Australia is often regarded as the food and wine centre of Australia. Adelaide is particularly well known as the nation’s festival capital, hosting the biennial Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and WOMADelaide, in addition to an annual calendar full of multicultural, music, comedy and food festivals and events. From the inspiring atmosphere at events such as Writers’ Week and the Festival of Ideas, to the gastronomic appeal of our various food and wine festivals, you’re sure to find plenty of opportunities to get involved in Adelaide’s festival scene.
Sporting enthusiasts won’t miss out either. Australia is generally well known as a sports-loving nation and Adelaide is no exception. Each year, Adelaide hosts a variety of premier national and international sporting events including street circuit motor racing, tennis and golf championships, one-day and Test series cricket at the panoramic Adelaide Oval, and Australian Rules football, to name just a few. It is also the venue for the annual Tour Down Under cycling event which features some of the world’s top professional cycling teams, including a team supported by UniSA.
If you choose to study and live in Adelaide, you will soon discover that it is the perfect base for exploring some of Australia’s diverse attractions. Drive just one hour from the city and you’ll find world-famous wine regions, picturesque coastline, quaint villages, and the majestic Murray River.
Some great Adelaide outdoor activities you can do are:
~ wine tasting in the vineyards
~ touring in the river lands
~ bushwalking in the hills
~ clubbing after dark
~ ballooning over the valleys
~ camping in the bush
~ snow skiing and ice skating
~ water skiing on the river
~ windsurfing at the beach
~ sightseeing in the city
~ scuba diving around the wrecks
~ caving in the southeast
~ snorkeling around the reefs
~ surfing along the south coast
~ relaxing in any one of our 70+ pubs/bars
For more information on Adelaide please visit: www.studyadelaide.com
Boende AdelaideThere are many housing options available in Adelaide and at University of South Australia. These include private rental, share houses, fullboard and homestay. Some students elect to share an apartment by the beach whereas other students might choose to live in the centre of the city or close to campus. Weekly accommodation costs are approximately A$90 – A$210.
University of South Australia can arrange six nights on-arrival accommodation, during which time students can arrange long term accommodation with the help of Accommodation Services staff. For more information on accommodation please visit: http://www.unisa.edu.au/accommodation/
On-Arrival Reception (OAR) is a service available to new International students arriving in Adelaide for the first time by plane, bus or train. If you request OAR, a member of the
OAR team will meet you at the airport, bus or train station when you first arrive and transport you to your temporary accommodation. You can book On-Arrival Reception and temporary Accommodation services through the Learning Connection office at University of South Australia.
