Welcome to Adelaide College of Technology
The decision to travel overseas to study is not an easy one. There are many destinations to select from so why choose Adelaide?
Adelaide is a welcoming city that offers a mild climate and is known for its relaxed and affordable lifestyle. Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, one of the six states of Australia, and is proud of its cultural heritage and traditional values. Combined with a vibrant international and cosmopolitan character it provides the individual with a comfortable environment to live, work and study.
Centrally located with easy access to other major capital cities, it is one of the best designed and planned cities in the world. The city is surrounded by parklands on all sides, with the Mount Lofty Ranges as a backdrop and accessible beaches within 20 minutes of the city. Adelaide is one of the most livable cities in the world, experiencing less congestion, pollution and crime than larger cities.
South Australia is three times the size of Japan, but has a population of 1.5 million people, with 1.1 million located in the Adelaide city and metropolitan area. It is one of Australia’s most affordable cities to live in. Statistics show that Adelaide is up to 18% cheaper than the major capital cities based on income and expenditure, providing a major incentive for international students who are looking for a less expensive education option.
No matter what takes your interest, there’s something on offer in Adelaide. There are sporting events, local gigs, drama performances, the opera, and art festivals. In the heart of the city South Australia’s culture is on display at the Aboriginal Cultures Gallery in the South Australian Museum, Art Gallery, Libraries, Adelaide Botanic Garden, the National Wine Centre and the National Aboriginal Institute, Tandanya.
And if you’re after a meal or a drink, there are more than 700 restaurants, cafes and pubs to choose from. Adelaide also boasts the Adelaide Central Market which offers a large variety of fresh produce from local suppliers.
Situated along the coastline of Gulf St Vincent, Adelaide’s beach districts stretch out over an area that’s almost thirty kilometres long. There is also the cosmopolitan Jetty Road at Glenelg, a seaside village atmosphere at Brighton. There is also with the wine districts and other attractions in the Fleurieu peninsula including Victor Harbor and SA’s gem tourist destination Kangaroo Island
All of this, together with the highest quality standards in education services, makes the choice for where to study in Australia a whole lot easier.
Your arrival in Adelaide is an important part of your experience as an international student at Adelaide College of Technology. There are many questions that you will have when you arrive in Adelaide and where possible the staff at ACT will assist you adjust to life in a new culture and have the best opportunity to achieve your goals.
ACT Education Group Pty Ltd trading as Adelaide College of Technology | ABN: 29127661198 | CRICOS Code: 02956J | NTIS Code: 40264
157 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000 | P: +61 8 82311044 F: +61 8 82311046 E: admissions@adelaidecollege.sa.edu.au
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