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10097International students
About The University of Adelaide
At the University of Adelaide, we unite and serve thosestriving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. This is a placewhere you can make history.
Established in 1874, we’re home to around 29,000 studentsand 3,000 staff, all working to create progress. For everyone in our community. For all. Ours is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—inthe heart of the city of Adelaide.
Adelaide has made a habit of breaking new ground. Wewere Australia’s first university to welcome female students. The first tooffer science and business degrees. The first with a conservatorium of music.
Among those who’ve studied, taught, or conductedresearch here are Australia’s first female prime minister; space-walking astronaut;Indigenous Rhodes Scholar; and female Supreme Court judge, state governor anduniversity chancellor. That’s in addition to the 2021 Young Australian of theYear; 2020 Australian of the Year; and five Nobel Prize winners.
Our bold spirit continues to drive us to excel. Inresearch, as our state’s only member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eightresearch-intensive universities, we’re rising to global challenges in a huge rangeof fields, with work universally rated world-standard or above*.
In fact, our output—frequently collaborative withindustry and government—is recognised as ‘well above’ world standard in 41distinct areas. These range from space sciences, materials engineering and AI,to cardiorespiratory medicine, crop production and environmental science.
As a teaching university, we’re ranked among the top100 globally in 24 different subject areas†. In eight of those—includingcomputer science, and dentistry we’re top-50.
We also lead our state in graduate employability‡. Ourdegrees combine deep discipline knowledge with broad, transferable skills,ensuring graduates are well prepared for a multidimensional career in thefuture workforce.
* Excellence in Research Australia, 2018 (the mostrecent assessment date).
† Total unique entries across QS World UniversityRankings by Subject (2022), Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject(2022) and Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject (2022).
‡ QS Graduate Employability Ranking, 2022
About The University of Adelaide
At the University of Adelaide, we unite and serve thosestriving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. This is a placewhere you can make history.
Established in 1874, we’re home to around 29,000 studentsand 3,000 staff, all working to create progress. For everyone in our community. For all. Ours is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—inthe heart of the city of Adelaide.
Adelaide has made a habit of breaking new ground. Wewere Australia’s first university to welcome female students. The first tooffer science and business degrees. The first with a conservatorium of music.
Among those who’ve studied, taught, or conductedresearch here are Australia’s first female prime minister; space-walking astronaut;Indigenous Rhodes Scholar; and female Supreme Court judge, state governor anduniversity chancellor. That’s in addition to the 2021 Young Australian of theYear; 2020 Australian of the Year; and five Nobel Prize winners.
Our bold spirit continues to drive us to excel. Inresearch, as our state’s only member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eightresearch-intensive universities, we’re rising to global challenges in a huge rangeof fields, with work universally rated world-standard or above*.
In fact, our output—frequently collaborative withindustry and government—is recognised as ‘well above’ world standard in 41distinct areas. These range from space sciences, materials engineering and AI,to cardiorespiratory medicine, crop production and environmental science.
As a teaching university, we’re ranked among the top100 globally in 24 different subject areas†. In eight of those—includingcomputer science, and dentistry we’re top-50.
We also lead our state in graduate employability‡. Ourdegrees combine deep discipline knowledge with broad, transferable skills,ensuring graduates are well prepared for a multidimensional career in thefuture workforce.
* Excellence in Research Australia, 2018 (the mostrecent assessment date).
† Total unique entries across QS World UniversityRankings by Subject (2022), Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject(2022) and Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject (2022).
‡ QS Graduate Employability Ranking, 2022
Available programs
- BachelorUG
- MasterPG
- MBA
Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide has been amongst Australia's leading universities. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academic staff and a vibrant student life. Adelaide has a fine tradition of exemplary scholarship and ground-breaking research, and its unique relationship with industry and other organisations ensures that our research expertise is translated into tangible benefits for the global community. Adelaide's research is at the leading edge of knowledge, with research earnings consistently the highest per capita of any Australian university. Analysis of publication and citation impact shows that the University is ranked in the top 1% in the world in 11 research fields. An innovative and forward-looking University, Adelaide has major strengths in health sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, food and wine, environmental sciences and social sciences. At the heart of the University's vision, achievement and impact is our commitment to excellence, our sense that a focus on the experience of the student is fundamental, and our belief that research intensity and innovative, high quality teaching have a symbiotic relationship that underpins and characterises the finest universities in the world.
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Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide has been amongst Australia's leading universities. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academic staff and a vibrant student life. Adelaide has a fine tradition of exemplary scholarship and ground-breaking research, and its unique relationship with industry and other organisations ensures that our research expertise is translated into tangible benefits for the global community. Adelaide's research is at the leading edge of knowledge, with research earnings consistently the highest per capita of any Australian university. Analysis of publication and citation impact shows that the University is ranked in the top 1% in the world in 11 research fields. An innovative and forward-looking University, Adelaide has major strengths in health sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, food and wine, environmental sciences and social sciences. At the heart of the University's vision, achievement and impact is our commitment to excellence, our sense that a focus on the experience of the student is fundamental, and our belief that research intensity and innovative, high quality teaching have a symbiotic relationship that underpins and characterises the finest universities in the world.
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University information
- Admission
- Facilities
- Careers
Thinking of studying at Adelaide butnot sure where to start?
For a comprehensive step-by-step guideon the University application process—from submitting your application toarriving in Adelaide for on-campus orientation—please visit ourwebsite.
To quickly pre-assess your suitabilityfor entry, you can use our Future Assistant Chatbot tool here .Or to speak with one of our friendly staff, you can submit a question via ourwebform or email .
Alternatively, you can also searchanswers to your questions on ourknowledge base .
Bachelor
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4+
6+
76+
Master
4+
6.5+
The University has threeacademic faculties , each with a number of schools anddisciplines.
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
- BusinessSchool
- ElderConservatorium of Music
- LawSchool
- Schoolof Economics and Public Policy
- Schoolof Education
- Schoolof Humanities
- Schoolof Social Sciences
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- AdelaideDental School
- AdelaideMedical School
- AdelaideNursing School
- AdelaideRural Clinical School
- Schoolof Allied Health Science and Practice
- Schoolof Biomedicine
- Schoolof Psychology
- Schoolof Public Health
- SouthAustralian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI)
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology
- Schoolof Agriculture, Food and Wine
- Schoolof Architecture and Civil Engineering
- Schoolof Biological Sciences
- Schoolof Chemical Engineering
- Schoolof Computer and Mathematical Sciences
- Schoolof Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- Schoolof Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
- Schoolof Animal and Veterinary Sciences
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Student life
The University offers a range of support services to help students succeed.Friendly staff are available to help with a range of issues, from helping students manage their studies to assisting with enquiries relating to visa conditions or academic support. They also support students to address personal issues that may be affecting their studies, or simply help them adjust to their new life in Adelaide. In addition, doctors at our North Terrace campus Health Practice can provide students with year-round health support.
Our services include:
- International Student Support
- Careers Services
- Writing Centre
- Maths Learning Centre
- Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
- Counselling Support
- Disability Support
- Elite Athlete Support
- Student Health and Wellbeing
- Health Practice
- Library
The university offers a stimulating environment where students are encouraged to take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities. We offer a variety of social programs to make new friends whether it be special interest or social clubs to sporting clubs. To explore the depth of activities you can be involved visit.
At the University of Adelaide we have an awarding winning Careers Service. This service provides individual advice and employability workshops to help students develop career management skills. They have an extensive database of employment opportunities and resources known as CareerHub and hold annual career-related events including the Careers Expo and employer-on-campus sessions. The service also offers expertise in locating graduate vacancies based offshore and within Australia.
For more details visit.
Another unique opportunity for students with an interest in STEM is our Women in STEM Careers program (WISC). WISC provides professional development opportunities for young women studying a STEM degree at the University of Adelaide.
Tuition fee and scholarships
- Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
- RANKINGS
The University of Adelaide is one of the top public universities in Roseworthy, Australia. It is ranked #=82 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
#=82
QS World University Rankings
#7
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
#49
QS Sustainability Ranking
#46
QS International Trade Ranking - Masters and MBA
QS World University Rankings
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- 2012
#102
- 2014
#=104
- 2015
#100
- 2016
#=113
- 2017
#125
- 2018
#=109
- 2019
#114
- 2020
#106
- 2021
#106
- 2022
#108
- 2023
#109
- 2024
#89
- 2025
#=82
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FAQs
1. What is student life in Adelaide like?
Safe and relaxed, Adelaide is rankedas one of the world's most liveable cities*—and with a cost of living up to 14%lower than Sydney or Melbourne, it also comes in as one of Australia's mostaffordable mainland cities^.
Adelaide has a bustling, energeticcity centre and is renowned for its festivals, cultural life and sportingevents. With great shopping, beaches, a cafe culture, affordable studentaccommodation and friendly residents, Adelaide offers a relaxed lifestyle withall the convenience of city living.
To see what an average day on campuslooks like for one of our students, watch Phan's story . Or browse the experiences of some of ourother students here .
* Economist Intelligence Unit GlobalLiveability Index, 2021
^ Study Adelaide studyadelaide.com
2. What kind of support is available to help me during my studies?
1. TheUniversity offers a range of support services to help international studentssucceed.
Friendly staff are available to helpstudents manage their studies, assist with queries related to student visaconditions, academic support related to health or disability needs, supportstudents as they fit into their new life in Adelaide, and offer support toaddress personal issues that may affect their study or life. In addition,doctors at our North Terrace campus Health Practice can provide students withyear-round health support.
For more information on all thesupport services available, visit our website .
3. Are scholarships available?
The University of Adelaide iscommitted to providing educational opportunities for international students byoffering scholarships. For full details on each of our scholarships visit our website .
All scholarship details are subject tochange, so interested students are encouraged to check these websitesregularly.
4. How do I apply to study?
Thinking of studying at Adelaide butnot sure where to start?
For a comprehensive step-by-step guideon the University application process—from submitting your application toarriving in Adelaide for on-campus orientation—please visit ourwebsite .
To quickly pre-assess your suitabilityfor entry, you can use our Future Assistant Chatbot tool here.Or to speak with one of our friendly staff, you can submit a question via our webform or email.
Alternatively, you can also searchanswers to your questions on our knowledge base .
5. What opportunities are there to get hands-on industry experience during my studies?
From our industry-informed curriculum andpartnerships to professional placements and internship opportunities, we ensureyou’ll have every opportunity to enhance your employability throughout the duration of your studies. In most of our degrees students can undertake an internship—either as part of, orin addition to, their studies. Internships are a great way to develop industry connectionsand networks, prepare you for graduate work environments and provide you theopportunity to apply knowledge and skills into real-life situations.
Students undertaking certain degreeswill be required to complete an internship or clinical placements as part oftheir studies to meet professional accreditation requirements. Our AlliedHealth students, for example, complete over 800 hours’ of work-based trainingin a wide variety of healthcare settings and our Engineering students completepractical placements under the supervision of qualified, practicing engineers.
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