2026 University of Adelaide's new policy notification on application fees

Please note, starting fromJuly 7, 2025, the University of Adelaide will introduce aAUD 150 application fee for **all International Coursework applications**.

This adjustment is based on feedback from our partner network and also to address the current high volume of applications,improving admission processing efficiency.

• This application fee will apply to International Coursework applications submitted through the StudyLink portal, and the fee is non-refundable.
• However, the following programs will not be charged an application fee: non-award programs, Study Abroad, Exchange, stand-alone ELC English programs, Online programs.

As a key partner of the University of Adelaide, the university is committed to supporting your efforts in promoting the university's programs in your respective markets. Therefore, the university willallocate a certain number of application fee waivers to your agency at the country or regional level.

⚠️Usage principles:

• Waivers should be prioritized for serious applicants who meet our admission criteria;
• If additional waivers are needed, they will be assessed based on the application to acceptance conversion rate.

Please note,application fees for some specific programs cannot be waived.

Please kindly note that effective 7 July 2025, an application fee of AUD$150 will be introduced to ALL application submissions for Adelaide University. This adjustment has been based on feedback from our partner network, and as we are currently seeing a high volume of applications, this adjustment is also intended to help enhance admissions processing times.

Application fees will be applicable to International Coursework applications submitted and payable via the StudyLink portal; this fee is non-refundable. Application fees will not be charged for non-award programs, such as Study Abroad, Exchange, stand-alone ELC English programs and Online programs.

As a key partner of Adelaide University, we are committed to supporting your efforts in promoting the University within your respective markets. Application fee waivers will be allocated to your agency at the country or regional level.

As a general rule, waivers should be used for serious applicants who meet our admissions criteria and any future requests for additional fee waivers will be assessed based on the conversion rate (applications to acceptances) of your agency.

There are programs offered by the University that will be subject to an application fee, which cannot be waived. Your Adelaide Universityinterim Regional Leadwill communicate directly with you to provide further details on these programs and the allocation of fee waivers in due course.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Adelaide University. If you have any questions about this change, please do not hesitate to contact your dedicated interim Regional Lead.