FLINDERS EXCHANGE FACT SHEET GENERAL INFORMATION

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1 FLINDERS EXCHANGE FACT SHEET GENERAL INFORMATION Full name of university Website(s) for international/exchange Contact for Flinders outgoing (name, address, phone, fax, ) Contact for incoming to Flinders (name, address, phone, fax, ) Flinders University of South Australia Flinders exchange and study abroad Flinders International Daniel Mather, Student Mobility Manager International Office, Room B16, Registry Building Annex Flinders University Registry Road, Bedford Park SA 5042, Australia , fax: daniel.mather@flinders.edu.au Francisco Dullona, Student Mobility Officer International Office, Room B16, Registry Building Annex Flinders University Registry Road, Bedford Park SA 5042, Australia , fax: francisco.dullona@flinders.edu.au APPLICATION / PREDEPARTURE Application materials available online List of materials to submit *English language requirement Flinders incoming exchange application procedure and application form is available at How to apply to Flinders 1. Completely filled incoming exchange application form 2. Certified or official copy of academic transcript (showing completion of at least a year/2 semesters) word statement of purpose of exchange to Flinders 4. Certified copies of English language test results 5. Authorisation/Nomination letter from home university The University requires evidence that you meet the English language requirement. The minimum is either: an overall Academic IELTS of 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and writing), a paper-based TOEFL score of 550 (with a minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5) an internet-based TOEFL score of 75 (with a minimum score of 20 in writing and 18 in speaking);

2 Preference for receiving materials (originals by mail or electronic by ) Airport pick-up services Nearest airport Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) with a score of 57 and no less than borderline in speaking and writing; Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) with an overall score of 50 and no less than 50 in speaking and writing Further infromation at Flinders English language requirement Scanned copies of originals are preferred to be sent electronically to student.exchange@flinders.edu.au Please ensure that electronic copies are legible and in the order of the checklist in the application form Airport pick-up is provided free by the International Student Services Unit (ISSU) to all admitted International Students. More information on the services provided by the ISSU to International can be found at ISSU-International Student Services Booking form for airport pickup can also be found at ISSU Arrival page Your Arrival Adelaide International/Domestic Airport located 14.6 kms northwest of Flinders University. Approximately 22 minutes travel by car/taxi and approximately 55 minutes by public transport (bus). Public transport from the airport is very accessible. DATES Application deadline for exchange Recommended arrival dates Orientation date(s) Semester 1 Semester 2 November 30 th of the year before academic year (January to June period) 2 weeks prior to commencement of classes Normally 1 week prior to commencement of classes March 30 th of the current academic year (July to December period) 2 weeks prior to commencement of classes Normally 1 week prior to commencement of classes 2

3 Orientation sessions The following activities should serve as a checklist for commencing international. The following activities should serve as a checklist for commencing international. Flinders Arrival Briefing (FAB) ISSU Orientation Faculty and Course Orientation ISSU Welcome Event Afternoon Tea ISSU Tours Academic Orientation Flinders Arrival Briefing (FAB) ISSU Orientation Faculty and Course Orientation ISSU Welcome Event Afternoon Tea ISSU Tours Academic Orientation Course registration The activities above are conducted by the International Student Services Unit. Recommended to have courses/topics registered online by completing The 5 steps to Flinders prior to arrival. Topics/courses are organized by the International Office and will be advised to for registration. Classes begin 4 March July 2013 The activities above are conducted by the International Student Services Unit. Recommended to have courses/topics registered online by completing The 5 steps to Flinders prior to arrival. Topics/courses are organized by the International Office and will be advised to for registration. Vacation periods April September-6 October 2013 Classes end 21 June November 2013 Exam periods 22 June-7 July November 2013 Semester dates up to 2014 available at er-dates.cfm 3

4 HOUSING / CAMPUS Is housing guaranteed? Application deadline(s) Types of housing (dorms, private, homestay, other) Distance from housing to the university. Are meals included in housing? How many people share a bathroom and a kitchen? Are there typically single and double rooms? What means of transport do the use to get from housing to the university (walk, bus, bike, train)? If housing is not guaranteed, what resources are available to incoming exchange (websites etc.) No as applications are assessed on first come first serve basis. On campus housing applications are processed by Flinders Living. Please visit Flinders Living website for information regarding on campus housing, costs, application forms (online), closing dates, Rules and Conditions Governing Residency and Accommodation Handbook. It is recommended that application for on campus accommodation should be lodged online prior to submitting application for exchange admission. Flinders Living online application form is at Flinders Living application October 31 st of the year before: Semester 1 (January to June period) June 15 th of the current year: Semester 2 (July to December period) Flinders Living provides option of living at fully catered University Hall or the self-catered Deirdre Jordan (DJ) Village. Further information on Living on campus 5 minute walk up to the main campus. 20 minutes by bus to the city and to the beach. Further information on Flinders Living location Meals are included in the dormitory type University Hall. Information on University Hall Meals are not catered in the town houses at Deirdre Jordan Village Residents of 2 or 3 in units and 5 in townhouses at Deirdre Jordan Village share a common living area/dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, toilet and bathroom facilities. Information on Deirdre Jordan Village All rooms are single. Most residents walk up to the main campus and some would enjoy riding their bike uphill. Students can have the option to live off campus in rental accommodation in the suburbs located around the campus. The ISSU can assist International in finding off campus accommodation. ISSU accommodation webpage provides web sites of real property agencies which can assist in researching the current rental market. 4

5 ACADEMICS Areas of study available to exchange Areas of study not available to exchange Language requirements Preparatory language courses available? Costs? Dates? Language courses available during semester? Costs (or included in the exchange)? Full time course load per semester Courses taught in English? Year-long courses taught? Websites: Academic calendar Course Catalog (Handbook) Course Schedule (Timetable) Links to course syllabi Available tutorial Arts and languages, Business and finance, Computing and information technology, Culture, heritage, tourism and theology, Education, Engineering, Environment, Government and Policy, International affairs, Health sciences, Law and justice, People and behavior, and Science Topics/courses under specific program of study can be found in the course rule information. Information at Undergraduate courses Specific topics by way of subject area can be searched from Topic search Note: Flinders University cannot guarantee enrolment in the topics nominated as it depends on the availability of the topics and ability of the student to show sufficient background to undertake them. In which case, need to request for other topics. Nursing, Midwifery and Medicine & Surgery English No No Exchange are recommended to study the full time study load of 18 units or 4 topics. The full time study load constitute 135 hours work for a topic in a semester (13 teaching weeks & 2 weeks of individual study in preparation for examinations) All topics are taught in English except of course topics under the Languages program other than English. No Academic calendar at Semester dates Courses on offer at Flinders University at Flinders courses Topic timetable and topic description are informed in a particular topic page when searched from Topic search Tutorials are often associated in most of the topics. Cost is covered by the fee required by the topic. 5

6 OTHER Cost estimates per month (Cost of living information) Mandatory health insurance is required Can bring their own health insurance? If yes, what documentation is required? Resources/services for with disabilities Other useful websites for exchange Between $174 and $273 per week at 20 weeks. Further details at Cost of living on campus Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) is compulsory in accepting Flinders Offer of Admission. The OSHC by Allianz Global Assistance insurance organized with Flinders University is one of the recognized health insurers by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Information at Overseas Student Health Cover Yes but only as a back-up as insurance from OSHC by Allianz Global Assistance will cover most health needs of whilst in Australia. Further details at oshc worldcare Flinders University provides services to enrolled with disabilities through the Health, Counselling and Disability Services. More information relating to with disabilities can be found at Students with disabilities International Student Services Unit (ISSU) is the first point of contact for international and offers a range of services. Flinders Living informs about living on campus. Enrolment information provides instruction to the 5 steps to Flinders and other enrolment related matters like changes and registration. 6