Flinders University
Adelaide, Australia
www.flinders.edu.au

Location

Adelaide, the capital of the state of South Australia, is a cosmopolitan city of more than one million people and the chief commercial, cultural and administrative centre of the state. It is a safe city, with a high standard of living, and one of the most accessible cities in Australia in which to live. Adelaide also is one of Australia’s few planned cities and is attractively laid out on a square grid. Fringed by 32 kilometres of white, sandy beaches, it offers safe swimming and easy access to water sports. Often referred to as Australia’s cultural capital, the city has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with many highlights, including a thriving cultural scene with many festivals, world class sporting facilities, an efficient public transport system and close proximity to diverse Australian environments including wine-growing areas, scenic coastal districts and ‘outback’ desert country. Adelaide enjoys a mild and comfortable climate throughout the year.

University Profile

One of Australia's most beautiful campuses, Flinders University is made up of modern buildings and facilities set in 165-hectares of natural bushlands, a pine forest, formal gardens, a tree-fringed lake and sweeping lawns, giving panoramic views of Adelaide's Central Business District, suburbs and beaches. Founded in 1966, Flinders has over 16,000 students and offers degrees in over 160 undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Academics

Flinders offers educational programs across a wide range of disciplines and professional fields. These include: generalist courses in humanities, social sciences, science and technology; crossdisciplinary courses with a specific focus such as international studies, environmental studies, creative arts, behavioural science, health science, and new technologies; and professional programs in medicine, nursing, allied health, law, teacher education, engineering, psychology, social work, business and commerce, aquaculture, and tourism. Flinders provides a high quality teaching and
learning environment.

Please click here to search Flinders' classes. When looking for classes, you will want to search for "units," instead of "courses" which in Australia is equivalent to our "majors." The credit conversion is generally 1.5 Flinders credits to 1 U.S. credit (so a 4.5 credit class at Flinders would equal 3 JMU credits, and a 6 credit class at Flinders would equal 4 JMU credits).

Program Dates

Semester 1: February 22 - July 1, 2007 (dates will be similar for 2009)
Application deadline: October 1, 2008*
(*October 1 deadline is for Spring 2009 only. For following spring semesters, all deadlines will be February 1 of the previous year.)

Semester 2: July 19 - November 25, 2007 (dates will be similar for 2009)
Application deadline: February 1

Program Costs

Exchange programs charge only regular JMU tuition, based on residency, while room and board are paid to the host institution.  Students are responsible for airfare and personal expenses.

All students will be required to purchase Australian's Overseas Health Coverage and a student visa.

Sample Program Budget:

Accommodations

Students can apply to live in University Hall, or the University Village townhouses or units. Flinders Housing’s accommodation is open to all Flinders students and therefore provides an opportunity for international students to mix with Australian students from interstate and rural and remote areas of South Australia.

University Hall
This is the most popular option for JMU students. The Hall offers a communal environment for 236 students. All students have private lockable rooms with heating, a bed, desk, chair, telephone and internet connections and cupboards. Bathrooms are shared with other students. Three meals a day are provided on weekdays and on weekends and public holidays residents make their own meals using the kitchens provided in the Hall. The Hall also provides resident tutors, who are available to help students with academic and other problems.
Village Units
Flinders Housing also offers a further 200 on-campus self-catered residential places in the village units. Each unit has five bedrooms, a kitchen and two showers and toilets. Each bedroom has a telephone and an internet connection. In addition to being fully
furnished, these units are air-conditioned. Students from the village units have access to two on-site laundromats, as well as a community centre.
Village Townhouses
The village townhouses provide accommodation in a mixture of two and three bedroom apartments. The self-catered, furnished townhouses have a kitchen, a lounge/dining room, a laundry, a bathroom and two toilets. Each bedroom has a telephone and an internet connection. A number of the townhouses are reserved for postgraduate and senior students, and it is not common for new students to live here.

Reflection Paper

All students who participate in a JMU exchange program will be required to write a reflection paper upon completion of the program which will be available for future participants to read. Please click here to read past reflection papers from JMU students at Flinders University.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and be in good standing with the university.

How to Apply

Spaces are limited. Please meet with a study abroad advisor before applying. For more detailed instructions and to download the application, please click on the following link to the Applications and Forms section for JMU Exchange Programs.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarships specifically for exchange programs are available each semester. Most forms of financial aid apply to the cost of study abroad programs. Students should consult with a financial aid counselor for specific information about awards and eligibility. For more information, please click on the following link to the Financial Aid & Scholarships page.