What Students Say
Likes
- The Curriculum was very detailed and had real world application
- The University had a lot of perks
- The ambience inside the library and study rooms was very inspiring
Dislikes
- The University is going through a change and will be spread across the city
- The events are not that engaging
- The politics inside the university are sometimes very obtrusive
Course Curriculum
8
- It was a very difficult course. I was mostly only studying and working and did not have much time for other activities. The course although is very very interesting and can be enjoyable for people with an interest in finance. generally you get to choose you schedule and every course is done twice a week, meaning you can opt for any of those two classes and create a schedule while keeping your part-time work in check. Not a lot of people attend class, though.
- And my course had only Indian and Chinese students. you might find one or two Bangladeshi or Vietnamese as well but no Australians for sure
Admission Experience
- I applied to the following universities:
- Australian National University - accepted - Confirmed admission
- University of New South Wales – accepted - Confirmed admission + Scholarships
- Monash University – accepted - Confirmed admission + Scholarships
- University of South Australia - accepted - Confirmed admission + Scholarships
- University of Sydney - accepted - Confirmed admission + Scholarships
- I chose this university because they had the same curriculum as the top universities in the world of finance. the steps were pretty straightforward, which were giving IELTS and securing enough to be eligible. You need a 6+ score in all 4 formats. Then there was the Statement of Purpose and all the generic stuff. Nothing was too hard. Make sure you get scanned copies of all your documents.
- February 2024. I finished my undergrad in 2022 and got some experience before I went for my master's. The whole process took 2 months. My application started in november and I had my offer letter by december. The Visa generally takes a while but I got lucky and got my visa within 2 months. by January I was all done and ready to go. I did give my IELTS before in august.
Faculty
8
- I did receive a scholarship which is practically given to each and every international student, named the Global Citizens Scholarship, worth 30%. It does depend on your prior academic performances but anything above 60% should be eligible for this scholarship. It might also depend on extracurriculars, but mostly everyone gets this scholarship. There is no other kind for international students.
Campus Life
6
- The University of Adelaide has a lot of campuses and as you will see, it will be getting more due to its merger. All the facilities are available in the main campus like sports, library, medical, accountants, etc. you will not need to go anywhere else.
- Adelaide itself is the city of festivals so you don't need any university-based festivals or stuff. You can find all extracurricular activities or even start your own.
Part Time Jobs
- I did not get any opportunity for any part-time jobs within the university. There are jobs in the university cafe and stuff but they are hard to get. It takes time and you might have to travel, as I travelled 1 hour every day to get to my part-time job. Also, it won't be easy to get. references are important.
- You can only work 24 hours a week or 48 hours a fortnight.
- mostly will work at gas stations or groceries or even as waiters or bartenders. Do not work for indians though. They will exploit you and won't treat you well. Keep applying and even going to the places you know are hiring. you can be a barista if you learn how to make coffee using the coffee machine and you need to get RSA for any waiter job. Be ready to work with beef and ham, as they are popular meats of australia.
Placement
2
- It is very hard to get jobs in finance after you graduate. It does not matter what your score was. Anyone with a bachelor's in finance will be preferred over you. They don't care much about your technical knowledge, as they know it's mostly repetitive work and it won't matter, as you can learn it by working. What matters more is if you are australian and have the right visa to work for them. Sponsorships are frowned upon.
Accommodation
Off Campus
6
- I lived in student accommodation called Y suites on Waymouth street. It was a horrible experience and if you can afford to go to the university of Adelaide, escape accommodation.
- I have only heard but all the reviews are pretty good. It is expensive, though, but it is very close to the university and Rundle mall which is the main Mall in australia. There are no challenges tho and you can easily get accommodation. My accommodation was around 2 kms away but there is a free tram inside the city.
Exams
- You need an IELTS score above 6.5. You need Statement Of Purpose , a resume, a student loan or your salary slip to shop you can afford to live in Australia.
- There was no interview but you do require a copy of your transcript and even a copy of every semester course. You might or might not need a reference depending on your university. In my case I attached it anyway.
Fees
- The fees are paid semester-wise. I paid $49000 in tuition but I took credits in a couple of basic courses that are done in the first semester. Rent is paid weekly and is around $300 - $500 depending on what kind of room you want in student accommodation.
- If you make some friends and get a proper house in the suburbs, it can go down to $150 - $300 depending on the number of people living with you. monthly expenses cost a minimum of $200 for groceries.
Scholarship
- I did receive a scholarship which is practically given to each and every international student, named the Global Citizens Scholarship, worth 30%. It does depend on your prior academic performances but anything above 60% should be eligible for this scholarship. It might also depend on extracurriculars, but mostly everyone gets this scholarship. There is no other kind for international students.
