Study Abroad

St Mark's College welcomes single semester and full year study abroad students from many countries and has done so for over twenty years. To submit an application, please click here.

Why St Mark's College?

When considering accommodation options it is important to explore the benefits that each option provides. A residential college provides an excellent option for a study abroad student. St Mark's College not only includes all the benefits associated with student accommodation such as a fully furnished room and twenty one meals a week, but also a comprehensive support system which includes academic and pastoral care. Additionally, the College has a vibrant social, sporting and cultural life and with a student body of 230 students that includes around 10% international students.

Residence at St Mark's College is the best way to ensure that one's social, academic, and sporting life are lived alongside Australian students.

Every student at St Mark's College has a single room that is fully furnished and includes wired internet access, a telephone line, and all utilities that makes getting settled into life in Australia even easier. This allows study abroad students to avoid the cost and time associated with finding and furnishing accommodation. Keep exploring the website and discover the many reasons why St Mark's College is the best option for study abroad students.

Testimonials

Katie Bahr

I remember staring at the plane gateway in tears before I first came to Australia in 2004 wondering, "What could have possessed me to move so far away from everything I know?" I left my closest friends and the home I'd made for myself at Uni in the States thinking I would never feel fully settled for the next six months. Within my first two days of arriving at St Mark's, during which the Equity Officers drove me and the other internationals to Henley Beach and the College Club Committee took me to help work on the then-unfinished Gas Truck, my fears of displacement proved completely unfounded. From the moment I stepped on to St Mark's campus there were scads of students eager to make me part the college life and traditions. St Mark's provided me with so much more than room and board; it gave me a chance to plug straight into a social group (something vital for any student away from home), it afforded me opportunities to play sport in the High Table Cup, to hear lectures from local dignitaries at its Port and Talks, to let loose every Wednesday at Pub Nights, and most importantly, to make friends that last a lifetime.

I'm sure every college promises to give its students all the experiences I just mentioned which will broaden and mature them, but in my case, St Mark's really has changed my life forever. Since the first semester I spent here, I have returned to Australia two times, in 2005 for work experience and from 2007-2008 to gain a Masters Degree, and I've lived at St Mark's on both occasions. There's nothing more comforting when you move to the other side of the world than to know you have a community you can instantly contribute to and that will instantly contribute to you. Both times I've returned, though the faces have been different, the strong spirit and camaraderie of St Mark's men and women have remained the same. St Mark's has been pivotal in making me think of Australia as a home, so much so that after I finish my degree, I'm considering becoming a permanent resident (of Australia, not Mark's unfortunately!).

Andrew Schwartz

Looking back I can confidently say choosing to attend St Marks College was the best decision I ever made. My college years were the best time of my life and in my five years at college not only did I make an amazing group of friends from all over the world, but I had an unbelievable range of personal and professional development opportunities. I found the College staff to be very supportive as I transitioned into life in Australia, and once I had settled in they were very keen to help me get involved in areas that interested me. Over the years, I became a Commerce Tutor, participated in various operational committees, became significantly involved in the marketing efforts of the College, and even helped design the new website, all before my 24^th birthday!

I would most definitely recommend St Mark's College to a university student, as I feel no other university residential accommodation option offers the location, convenience, beautiful heritage grounds, and fantastic social life that are the hallmarks of the St Mark's College experience

Payment of Fees for Study Abroad Students (contracted for one semester).

Semester fees and other fees as detailed below are paid in advance as soon as possible after a place is confirmed (following interview and a decision from the Selection Committee). The payment of these fees will ensure that a place is kept for the successful applicant. All fees are quoted in AUD$.

The weekly residence fees are inclusive of accommodation, room cleaning, meals (21 meals per week), tutorial assistance, electricity, telephone rental, library, gymnasium and sporting facilities.

Schedule of Fees (per semester)

Application Fee	50.00
Entrance Fee	200.00
Fees: 20 weeks @ $401	8,020.00
One semester surcharge	440.00
Information Technology Fee	150.00
Contingency Fee	150.00
College Club Fee	175.00
Key deposit (refundable on return of key card)	55.00
Alumni Association Life Membership	175.00
Building Fund deposit	250.00

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