Adelaide, Australia

Fall: mid July- November
Spring: February - June 

Applications Open: September 1st
Application Deadline: February 1st
Decision Date: March 1st

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.

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Flinders offers educational programs across a wide range of disciplines. Some of these include: humanities, social sciences, international studies, environmental studies, creative arts, health science, nursing, law, teacher education, engineering, psychology, social work, business and many other disciplines that are also offered here at JMU.

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).

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The main Flinders campus is safe, affordable and convenient and by living on campus you will be part of a diverse community of students from across Australia and over 30 countries. You have the option of living either at the fullycatered University Hall or independently in the self-catered Deirdre Jordan Village. Both options offer academic and personal support from in-house tutors. Public bus services ru regularly to the local shopping precinct, beach and city centre. 

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Applicants must have a 2.7 GPA and be in good standing with the university. 

The is no language requirement for this university. All course instruction will be offered in English. 

Applicants must have completed their first year of JMU before going abroad. There are exceptions for Transfer Students.

In addition paying regular tuition to JMU, participants can also expect to pay the following estimated costs to the host institution:

Additional out-of-pocket expenses may include flight, visa fees, in-country transportation, and personal funds.