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Chasplaya
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Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:01 am

Up to 500 University of Canterbury (Christchurch) undergraduate students will study at the University of Adelaide this semester after the Australian university offered places to its quake-affected counterpart.
It is expected that students selected for the exchange will be able to travel to Adelaide as soon as this weekend and will stay in halls of residence or private billets.
They will join existing academic programmes, mainly at first-year level, and will return to Canterbury for the second semester.
A delighted University of Canterbury vice-chancellor Rod Carr said the offer would address some short-term issues and advance long-term plans for the institution, which has a student roll of about 16,000.
"This will help give our students the opportunity to add an international component to their degree."
University of Adelaide vice-chancellor and president Professor James McWha says he was pleased to be able to help.
Christchurch and Adelaide are sister cities and the two universities had a special relationship, he said.
"Our sympathy and understanding extends to the people of Christchurch, and we see this as an opportunity to strengthen the ties between our two institutions at a time when it is most needed."
Adelaide confirmed there would be no additional tuition fees charged to students. However, students will have to pay for their accommodation in Adelaide.
Students are eligible for loans and allowances as if they were studying at Canterbury, StudyLink said.


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Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:23 am

Looks like a good solution. Adelaide University is a quality institution and Adelaide is a sister city to Christchurch so good to see some quick, positive action.


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Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:04 am

Yep that is great, I am a FLinders boy meself, but I recognize that Adelaide is world class..would easily compare to a top 20 here in the states..best Law school in the country..


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Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:05 am

Great gesture of solidarity.


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