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Pre-enrolment information

This information site provides answers to some of the questions you may have about the University of South Australia's (UniSA) enrolment procedure and directs you to other sources of information. It is divided into three sections with pre-enrolment information for students already living in Australia, pre-enrolment information for students new to Australia and definitions of some commonly used terms you may encounter during the enrolment process.

Students already living in Australia

If you are an international student currently studying at a high school or TAFE in Australia, and you have been offered a place at the University of South Australia (UniSA), there are a number of steps you need to take to complete your enrolment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do before I enrol at UniSA?

For further information contact:

How do I renew my visa?

When you accept an offer of a University place, UniSA International will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) document by email. If you require a new CoE and have extended your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for 'visa length cover' you will be able to apply for your new Student visa. Please note that most student visas will expire on 30 March if your course concludes in December and on 30 September if your course concludes in July therefore you will need to extend your OSHC to one of these dates.

As you are already in Australia holding a Student visa you should be eligible to apply for your new Student (temporary) visa from DIAC online which is an accelerated process.

It is important that you do not let your Visa expire!

For further information or if you do not receive the CoE, contact UniSA International, Tel. 8302 0114. Email: international.students@unisa.edu.au

What do I need to do if my passport is due to expire while I am in Australia?

Your passport must be valid for the intended length of your study time in Australia. If it is due to expire during your stay, you will need to apply to have it extended through your country’s diplomatic mission in Australia, or in your home country when you return home on holidays.

When can I enrol at UniSA?

Enrolment at the University of South Australia is done online. You are encouraged to enrol before you arrive and will receive information and instructions in writing on how to enrol online. If you are unable to enrol before you arrive, enrolment assistance will be available from Campus Central during orientation. You must complete your enrolment before classes begin.

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Students new to Australia

If you have been offered a place at UniSA, there are a number of steps you need to take to complete your enrolment. This information, below provides answers to some of the questions you may have about the enrolment procedure and preparing for study at UniSA and living in Australia.

What do I need to do before I enrol?

Before you enrol, it is important that you have the following documents:

This information will be required to complete your enrolment and especially if you intend to apply for status or credit.

For further information contact UniSA International.
Tel: + 61 8 8302 0114
Fax: +61 8 8302 0233
Email: international.office@unisa.edu.au or contact your agent.

How do I obtain a visa?

Once you have accepted the offer of a University place, UniSA International will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) document by email. When you receive your CoE you will then be able to begin the process to apply for your Student visa. If you are using the services of an education agent they will assist you wit the Visa process otherwise you will need to complete a Student visa application available from the DIAC website and forward your application with relevant documents to your nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission.

Some Student visa applications made outside of Australia can be accepted online. Although, paper applications can still be accepted, the online application process is much quicker and simple. It is recommended that you check the DIAC webpage Students Visa Online Application to see if your country is listed for online Visa applications as eligibility is subject to change.

For further information contact your nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission or visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website. If you do not receive the CoE contact UniSA International, Tel 8302 0114. Email: international.students@unisa.edu.au.

How do I enrol at UniSA?

Enrolment at the University of South Australia is done online. You are encouraged to enrol online before you arrive and will receive information in writing about when you will be able to enrol along with instructions on how to enrol online. If you are unable to enrol before you arrive, enrolment assistance will be available from Campus Central during orientation. You must complete your enrolment before classes begin.

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Commonly used terms

Audit notice
This is a statement of all of the courses you are enrolled in. It is sent to you by the University about four weeks after the start of each study period. It is important to check this notice very carefully and advise the University of anything that is not correct. Your fees will be based on the courses listed on the audit notice.

Campus Central
Campus Central is the first place to go for matters relating to your studies. You might need to change your enrolment, buy a reader for a course, find a timetable, withdraw from a course or make a room booking. There is a Campus Central office conveniently located on each campus. Core courses are compulsory and must be successfully completed as part of your program.

Core Course
A core course is a compulsory course which must be successfully completed as part of your program.

Co-requisite
A co-requisite is a course which must be taken at the same time as another course.

Course (formerly referred to as ‘subject’)
A course runs for a period up to 16 weeks. It usually involves contact with academic staff and other students in a variety of forms including face-to-face lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops as well as online and electronic communication. All courses at UniSA have a course home-page.

Electives
In addition to your compulsory courses, some programs allow you to select from a range of other courses to complete your academic program. These are known as electives.

Entitlement to Extra Time in Exams
If you are a student from a non-English speaking background, a student with a disability or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander the University recognizes that you may require extra time and the use of a printed English dictionary in examinations. You may not use an electronic dictionary. For more information about your entitlement to extra time in exams contact your local Campus Central office.

Full-time study
Study time at the University of South Australia is measured in units. Full-time undergraduate study is usually 18 units each semester (major study period) and 36 units each year. Visa regulations require international students to be enrolled in a full-time study load.

Learning and Teaching Unit
The Learning and Teaching Unit provides resources and services designed to help all students to achieve their best in their studies. Professional advice and specially prepared resources are available in the following areas:

Program
A Program is a combination of courses studied at university study to obtain a degree, certificate or diploma. All programs at UniSA have a program home-page

Program Director
This is the academic staff member who has overall responsibility for a particular program.

UniSA International (UI)
This office provides information to prospective International students about studying at the University of South Australia, including program information and how to enrol in a program.

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