Why Study / Key Benefits

• Provides a structured pathway into the second year of an eligible engineering bachelor's degree at Adelaide University.
• The pathway is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at university.
• Students receive full credit for applicable university-level courses.
• Students receive English-language and learning support during the pathway.
• KICA states that graduates do not need to provide further evidence of English-language proficiency when progressing.
• The programme is designed for students who have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or a Foundation Studies Program but did not obtain direct entry to Adelaide University.
• Students study academic and discipline-related content before moving into the university environment.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme consists of compulsory Academic English subjects and additional credit-bearing courses selected according to the destination degree.

Compulsory courses include:

• Academic English Fundamentals – DT201EAP
  • Academic reading and comprehension
  • Structuring and formatting written assignments and essays
  • Lecture comprehension
  • Academic speaking
  • Academic discussions and group work
  • Academic integrity
  • Referencing.
• Academic English Part A – DT301EAP
  • Academic language development
  • Group work
  • Collaborative communication
  • Participation in undergraduate academic environments
  • Confidence in academic communication.
• Academic English Part B – DT302EAP
  • Advanced academic language
  • Critical thinking
  • Academic writing
  • Complex academic discussions
  • Independent research
  • Producing coherent academic texts.

The published elective/credit-bearing subjects include:

• Accounting – DT202ACC
• Economics – DT207ECO
• Statistics – DT211MAT
• Computing – DT205CSC
• Programming – DT210CSC
• Core Mathematics – DT206MAT
• Engineering Mathematics – DT208MAT
• Physics – DT209PHY
• Biology – DT203BIO
• Chemistry – DT204CHE.

For Engineering students, the most directly relevant subjects include:

• Core Mathematics
  • Calculus
  • Linear algebra
  • Mathematical foundations for Engineering, IT and Science.
• Engineering Mathematics
  • Advanced calculus
  • Linear algebra
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Vector operations
  • Polynomial factorisation
  • Parametric curves
  • Periodic behaviour.
• Physics
  • Motion in two dimensions
  • Electricity
  • Magnetism
  • Fundamental physics relevant to Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering.
• Programming
  • Number systems including binary and hexadecimal
  • Algorithms
  • Flowcharts
  • Pseudocode
  • Python programming
  • Problem solving.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The principal discipline is Engineering.

The programme is designed to provide a pathway to an engineering undergraduate degree at Adelaide University. KICA's programme page refers to Engineering as the study area but does not present the Extended Engineering pathway as a collection of independent KICA specialisations.

The exact engineering discipline or destination degree, together with its prerequisite subjects and progression requirements, should be confirmed before enrolment.

Programme Highlights

• Undergraduate pathway into Engineering.
• Equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
• Pathway to second-year bachelor's study at Adelaide University.
• 3 or 4 trimesters.
• 12–16 months.
• March, July and October intakes.
• Academic English integrated into the pathway.
• Engineering Mathematics and Physics available as relevant pathway subjects.
• Programming and Computing available as supporting subjects.
• English-language and learning support.
• Full credit for applicable university-level courses.
• Current international tuition fee: AUD 52,995.
• Current domestic tuition fee: AUD 36,000.
• CRICOS code: 116797E.

Career Outcomes

The KICA programme is a pathway programme rather than the final engineering qualification.

Its immediate academic outcome is progression to second-year study in an eligible engineering bachelor's degree at Adelaide University.

Long-term career outcomes depend on the engineering bachelor's degree subsequently completed. Depending on the destination degree, graduates may pursue engineering-related careers in areas such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and other engineering fields.

These are potential outcomes of the subsequent bachelor's degree and should not be interpreted as employment guarantees from KICA.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current KICA programme page identifies the programme as:

• Degree Transfer Program Extended Engineering
• CRICOS code 116797E
• International fee AUD 52,995
• Duration 3 or 4 trimesters
• Intakes March, July and October.

A significant current scheduling change applies to Extended Degree Transfer programmes. KICA states that Extended programmes join the Standard Degree Transfer July 2026 intake for the March 2026 cycle and the Standard Degree Transfer March 2027 intake for the October 2026 cycle.

Students should confirm before accepting an offer:

• exact destination engineering degree;
• required progression score;
• subjects that will receive university credit;
• mathematics and physics prerequisites;
• exact trimester sequence;
• availability of required electives;
• conditions attached to guaranteed progression; and
• the commencement date stated on the individual offer.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students normally require an Australian Student visa, subclass 500, to study this programme.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs currently states that Student visa applicants must:

• apply online;
• be enrolled in an eligible Australian course;
• hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when the visa is decided;
• hold appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover, unless exempt;
• meet the applicable financial requirements;
• satisfy the Genuine Student requirement;
• meet applicable health and character requirements; and
• meet applicable English-language evidence requirements unless an exemption applies.