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International applicants

Study anywhere in the world in style!To be successful in your application please read the information provided here before applying.


Entry requirements:
To apply for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management applicants would normally hold a three-year degree, or an equivalent qualification, or five years of relevant professional experience. If you are an international student and are only eligible for the Graduate Certificate this program can be undertaken in your home country.

To apply for entry to the Graduate Diploma you need to have a recognised three year university Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and as this program is only for one year you will only be able to commence at this level if you study it from your home country either on a part-time basis or full-time basis.

The Masters program requires you to have a recognised three year university Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification. This program can be completed either in your home country part-time or full-time, or by studying in Australia on a full-time program for 1.5 years.

Fees for the program

The fees can be obtained from the International Office when making your enquiry.

Language requirements:
International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission: International English Language Testing System (IELTS): test - band 6.5, or TOEFL 575; or previous successful secondary or tertiary study where English was the language of instruction.

To study these programs in Australia.
Depending on student background, the Masters programs must be completed in three study periods over 1.5 academic years. This requires students to complete 18 units of courses per study period over three study periods.

CRICOS codes:

Below are the CRICOS Codes and should be used when completing your application.

  • Master of Library and Information Management: 1.5 yrs 062517B 
  • Master of Business Information Management : 1.5 years 065401A

How to study in your home country
Students are able to undertake these degrees from their home country fully online.  Sometimes applying to study in another country is not always possible due to employment restrictions or financial and family issues.  These programs offered by UniSA now allow you to fulfil your dreams of postgraduate qualifications without leaving home!

If you do not have a university degree but have five years or more experience in a particular field you can apply to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management.

If you have a three year degree and is recognised by the University of South Australia, you also have the opportunity to undertake the Graduate Diploma programs in either Business Information Management or Library and Information Management in your home country fully online either part-time or full-time.

If you have a three year degree and is recognised by the University of South Australia, you have the opportunity to undertake the Master programs in either Business Information Management or Library and Information Management in your home country fully online either part-time or full-time, or apply to study in Adelaide, Australia as a full-time student.

How to apply depending on your citizenship:
As an International student wanting to apply you need to go to UniSA Apply Online International Applicants - and follow the prompts. International students please see the note below relating to your certified qualifications because if your documents are not forwarded to the International Office when you make your application it will not be considered.

If you are an Australian citizen or Australian resident, working in another country then you can apply through the Australian Applicants section.  If you do apply, and intend on doing it from another country, please ensure that you check the box to study external.

Certified Qualifications:
It is the requirement of the University of South Australia to send by hard mail Certified Copies of your University qualifications to the following address sorry but they do not accept emailed or faxed copies

International Office
Level 1
101 Currie Street
ADELAIDE 5000
South Australia    Australia

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