International sponsors

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Adelaide University is dedicated to supporting its valued sponsor partners and providing students with access to high-quality education. The University currently hosts more than 350 international sponsored students from over 50 sponsors.

The University works closely with international sponsors throughout the entire student lifecycle, providing support across key areas, including:

  • Recruitment and events 
  • Degree information
  • Application and admissions processing
  • Student finance and invoicing
  • Academic performance reporting
  • Dedicated sponsor relations team
  • Specialised sponsored student support services  

Information for sponsors

We are pleased to provide special assistance and advice to our recognised sponsors and sponsored students, including:

  • Dedicated staff within the University’s International Development team to support sponsor enquiries, agreements and ongoing engagement.
  • Dedicated staff within the University’s International Student Support team to provide specialised compliance and personal support for sponsored students. 
  • Dedicated support from the University’s Future Students team for marketing and recruitment activities, including the provision of accurate and current information on study options, entry pathways and priority disciplines, and participation in recruitment events. 
  • Support and advice for sponsors and sponsored students in finance & invoicing, research and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
  • Academic results and progress reports (as requested by sponsors).
  • Coordination of sponsor visits to Adelaide University. 

Adelaide University accepts financial guarantees from approved sponsors to support international student applications, provided the guarantee clearly outlines the scope and conditions of the sponsorship.

Please ensure that the financial guarantee given to students for their application specifies which expenses are covered and includes:

  • A contact to liaise between the sponsor organisation, student and our dedicated sponsor relations team; 
  • Student name and date of birth; 
  • Sponsor name, address and contact details on official letterhead; 
  • Name of the program and the University covered by the sponsorship;
  • Duration of the sponsorship; and, 
  • Inclusions such as tuition fees, English language studies, pathway studies, OSHC, textbooks, and printing.

The Australian Government requires all international students to purchase approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their studies in Australia. This must be paid before the students’ Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) can be issued. 

Once your sponsor account has been established with the University, invoices are sent for each Study Period after each Census date and with a due date of 30 days.  

Sponsors may request that the invoice be sent directly to their students if required, but this will result in a 10 day invoice due date instead.

If payment is not received in full by the due date, the student will be placed in Bad Financial Standing (BFS) with the University. The consequences of BFS may include, but are not limited to, restriction on enrolment, graduation, and access to results or issuance of an academic transcript.

If a student does not complete their program within the duration of the financial guarantee, Adelaide University will seek sponsor approval for an extension to the financial guarantee. If approval is not given, any future fees will be invoiced directly to the student.

Should you wish to cancel or make any changes to your sponsor account, please notify the International Development team.

For more information on student fees please see the Adelaide University Fees and Loans Policy.

Adelaide University monitors the academic performance of all international students to ensure that appropriate support is available, including for students identified as being at risk, and that sponsors are appropriately informed.

To comply with South Australian privacy legislation and the University’s Privacy Policy, the University must obtain written consent from students before releasing personal information, including academic progress, to sponsors. This written consent is collected at the time students accept their Offer of Admission. Sponsors may request information regarding a student’s progress by contacting the University’s dedicated international sponsored student support staff.

The Adelaide University Academic Calendar is structured around two main semesters, Semester 1 and Semester 2. Some programs may have alternative study periods, such as intensive summer and winter sessions.

The International Development team will confirm sponsors’ reporting requirements regarding student enrolment and academic progress. Where a sponsor indicates that reports are required, the University will provide enrolment and/or academic progress reports twice a year via email, as follows:

  • Enrolment Reporting: Provided after Census Date for Semester 1 or Semester 2 (typically in April and September) for coursework students, sent from the International Student Support team.
  • Academic Progress Reporting: Provided after Primary Grade Release Date for Semester 1 and Semester 2 (typically in July and December) for coursework students, sent from the International Development team. 

Interested in developing a partnership?

Adelaide University offers more than 400 degrees across in-demand study areas that respond to emerging global industry needs and future workforce demands, supporting skills development for a rapidly changing international economy. The University is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities, is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, and has multiple study areas ranked in the global top 100, including Education, Medical and Health, and Computer Science.  

Browse our available study areas and degree option.

Adelaide University is interested in expanding its network of global sponsors to help support students who are seeking to study undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. If you are interested in developing a sponsor relationship with the University, please contact the International Development team. 

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