General Information

I. University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide Union
The Union brings the student community together by providing the essential non-academic services that make University life enjoyable. Services range from entertainment to clubs, to counselling.

The Postgraduate Student's Association (PGSA)
All postgraduate students are automatically members of the PGSA upon enrollment. The PGSA organises a range of activities (including social activities) for its members. It plays an active role in the decision-making processes of the University through its representation in the various levels of University committee hierarchy, from the School Board to the Board of Graduate Studies, Academic Board and the University Council. It also plays an important advocacy role for its members.

The Student's Association (SAUA)
The role of SAUA is to represent students and their interests to the Union, University, state and federal governments and the community in general, and to foster a full and rigorous student life by organising on-campus activities.

Sports Association
The Sports Association supports more than 40 clubs, providing a wide range of competitive and recreational sporting activities catering for all levels of ability and interest. Activities range from gliding to tai chi to snow skiing, and instructional classes are run in conjunction with the University's Centre for Physical Health.

Centre for Physical Health
The Centre for Physical health provides a wide range of physical activities and services aimed at fostering good health and fitness among students and staff. These services include fitness classes, weight training, fun runs, massage, physiotherapy, squash courts, aerobics and keep-fit classes, judo, badminton, volleyball and many other sporting and exercise opportunities. There is a small annual fee for the use of the facilities.

Club Association
This association is for non-sporting bodies, including cultural, political, religious, faculty and social clubs. There are over 70 clubs, including a number of international student clubs.

Counselling Service
The major services provided by the Counselling Service are individual, relationship and family consultations, and professional assistance with study problems and other anxieties. Male and female counsellors are available for consultation. All appointments are completely confidential.

Student Health
The comprehensive facilities of the Parklands Medical Practice include confidential medical consultations, immunisations, referral to specialists, sexual counselling, contraceptive advice and liaison with other welfare services and University staff.

Accommodation
All international students may reserve temporary accommodation for their first few weeks in Adelaide, as long as it is booked in advance of their arrival. Further information can be obtained through the International Accommodation Officer, International Programs Office (for contact details, see Enquiries and further information).

There are a number of residential colleges that are affiliated with the University. Kathleen Lumley College caters primarily for postgraduate and mature-age students. Rental accommodation is also widely available, either on a room only or share house basis, or with a family.

All forms of accommodation arrangements, including rental accommodation, can be made through the University's Student Housing Officer upon arrival in Adelaide.

II. University of Mannheim

Enrolment
Enrolment for the MCL program is organised by the International Student Office in close cooperation with the Faculty of Law and the Studentenwerk, the Student Welfare Organisation.

Student Organisations
Campus life at the University of Mannheim is marked by the active participation of students in numerous university organisations and clubs. The official student organisation established by the University Charter is the General Student Commission, which represents student positions to the Vice-Chancellor and the administration.

Studentenwerk
The Student Welfare Organisation (Studentenwerk) ensures student welfare in close cooperation with the University and also caters for students' social needs. Among its main responsibilities are the acquisition of affordable accommodation and the promotion of students' academic interests.

The Institute for Sports
This organisation meets the recreational needs of Mannheim's students. Every week thousands of students participate in sport courses offered by the Institute. From training in the gym to competitive sport to relaxation techniques or meditation, the Institute offers expert coaching in a wide range of activities.

Services
The Studentenwerk runs a child care centre and a nursery, as well as a psychological counselling service and a legal counselling service. Further services include the provision of casualty insurance and international student identity cards.

Dining Hall
Students can eat inexpensively in the University dining hall and cafeterias, which are also run by the Studentenwerk. The dining hall offers lunch every weekday with a selection of different menus and the cafeterias offer additional menus and snacks. The central cafeteria also offers dinner during the semester.

Transport
Once enrolled in the MCL program in Mannheim students can, if they show their student identity card, buy a reasonably priced 'student's ticket' which allows them to use public transport all over the region for the entire semester.

Accommodation
The Studentenwerk runs a number of University owned dormitories within Mannheim, most of them located not far from the University. Applications for these dormitories usually outnumber the places offered. However, the International Student Office, the Akademisches Auslandsamt each year reserves a certain number of places in these dormitories. For students taking part in the MCL program the Akademisches Auslandsamt has agreed to reserve up to ten places in university accommodation each year. Early application is recommended. Beyond that, the Studentenwerk also has a private room location service.