The University of Adelaide College is the official pathway partner of the University of Adelaide (soon to transition into Adelaide University from 1 January 2026). The College offers Degree Transfer Programs designed for students who have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12 (or Foundation Studies) but do not meet direct entry requirements for undergraduate studies. The Degree Transfer Programs allow students to study the first-year content of selected bachelor degrees and then progress directly into Second Year at the University upon successful completion.

 

Why Study Degree Transfer Programs?

Key Benefits

• Guaranteed progression into Second Year of a chosen undergraduate degree at the University of Adelaide (Group of Eight university) upon meeting program conditions.
• Study university-level subjects alongside additional academic and English language support.
• No further English test required once you complete the program with satisfactory results.
• Equivalent to first-year bachelor’s study with full credit recognized at the University.
• Flexible three delivery formats (Extended, Standard, Accelerated) to match your academic background and schedule.

 

Course Structure

• Students study five courses per semester:
  ? Four discipline UNISA University courses (depending on your intended bachelor degree), plus
  ? Language for Study — to support academic English and research skills.

Example courses may include:

• Programming, Core Mathematics, Computing, Statistics, Academic English

• Object Oriented Programming, Software Engineering, Mathematics for Data Science, etc.

 

Disciplines & Specialisations

Once you complete the Degree Transfer Program, you can progress into second year of a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Adelaide, including:

Business & Commerce

• Bachelor of Business (majors: Management, HR, Marketing, International Business, etc.)

• Bachelor of Commerce (majors: Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, etc.)

Computer Science & IT

• Bachelor of Computer Science

• Bachelor of Information Technology

Engineering

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical, etc.)

Health & Biomedical Sciences

• Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences (various streams)

Science

• Bachelor of Science (majors: Geology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Viticulture and Oenology, etc.)

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Direct Pathway to Second Year — you enter university with full credit for first-year content.
• No Additional English Test Required after successful completion.
• Multiple Study Formats (Flexible timelines) to suit your preparation level.
• Study University Content on Campus and get support tailored to international students.
• Broad Degree Options across business, science, engineering, IT and health pathways.

 

Career Outcomes

The Degree Transfer Programs are academic pathways — not standalone vocational credentials — but they prepare you for Bachelor’s degrees that lead to careers such as:

• Business Management, Marketing & HR
• Data and Business Analytics
• Financial Services & Accounting
• Software Engineering & IT Development
• Biomedical and Health Sciences
• Scientific Research and Environmental Science

 

Visa Requirements

International students enrolled full-time in the Degree Transfer Program generally require a Student Visa (Subclass 500):

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from the College
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
• Mandatory OSHC for the duration of study
• Visa health and character requirements

 

Latest Updates & Special Notes

• From 2026, the College programs and University destination degrees will operate under Adelaide University branding, reflecting the merger of the University of Adelaide with UniSA.
• Program formats (Extended, Standard, Accelerated) provide options depending on your academic background and target degree.
• Placement support for subject selection ensures you meet requirements for packaged university degrees.