THE University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus is expected to avoid being significantly affected by Australia’s coronavirus travel ban which is hurting other tertiary education campuses across the state.
The Australian Government placed a ban on anyone arriving from or transiting through mainland China on February 1 in response to the rapid spread of the coronavirus from the country.
It has resulted in Chinese international university students expecting to start their study in Australia this week missing the start of the first semester, which begins next week.
Last week, the ban was relaxed and international high school students were given the all-clear to come to Australia under special conditions, but university students are still barred from entering the country.
Despite the travel ban, Roseworthy campus is expected to begin the university year as normal, with a university spokesperson describing the impact as “minimal”.
“We have been communicating with students and staff throughout. We will advise our university community about any updates to the situation on an ongoing basis,” the spokesperson said.
“No matter where our students are currently located, the University of Adelaide is ready to begin the academic year and stands ready to welcome all of our students into our university community.”
Universities across Australia are now preparing and announcing special provisions for Chinese students to ensure they can still complete their studies in Australia.
International education generates $32.4 million for the Australian economy each year.
The University of Adelaide has contacted affected students, prepared individual study plans ahead of them travelling to Australia and offered discounts on tuition costs.