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# =82QS World University Rankings

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235Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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45 % International students

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About The University of Adelaide

At the University of Adelaide, we unite and serve those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. This is a place where you can make history.

Established in 1874, we’re home to around 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all working to create...
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About The University of Adelaide

At the University of Adelaide, we unite and serve those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. This is a place where you can make history.

Established in 1874, we’re home to around 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all working to create...
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Available programmes

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...
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Bachelor of Arts

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University information

Thinking of studying at Adelaide but not sure where to start?

For a comprehensive step-by-step guide on the University application process—from submitting your application to arriving in Adelaide for on-campus orientation—please visit our website.

To quickly pre-assess your suitability for entry, you can use our Future Assistant Chatbot tool here . Or to speak with one of our friendly...
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Bachelor

1090+
4+
6+
76+

Master

4+
6.5+

The University has three academic faculties , each with a number of schools and disciplines.

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

  •            Business School
  •           Elder Conservatorium of Music
  •            Law School
  •             School of Economics and Public Policy
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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...
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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...
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Tuition fee and 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.

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Rankings & ratings

The University of Adelaide is one of the top public universities in Roseworthy, Australia. It is ranked #=82 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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Ranking criteria

Overall
63.8
Academic Reputation
56
Citations per Faculty
87
Employment Outcomes
51.5
Employer Reputation
38.9
Faculty Student Ratio
17.9
International Faculty Ratio
100
International Research Network
93.6
International Student Ratio
99.3
Sustainability
95.7

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Campus locations

Main Campus

North Terrace Campus

North Terrace

Adelaide

AU

5000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Safe and relaxed, Adelaide is ranked as 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 most affordable mainland cities^.

 

Adelaide has a bustling, energetic city centre and is renowned for its festivals, cultural life and sporting events. With great shopping, beaches, a cafe culture, affordable student accommodation and friendly residents, Adelaide offers a relaxed lifestyle with all the convenience of city living.

 

To see what an average day on campus looks like for one of our students, watch Phan's story . Or browse the experiences of some of our other students here .

 

* Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Index, 2021

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1.      The University offers a range of support services to help international students succeed.

Friendly staff are available to help students manage their studies, assist with queries related to student visa conditions, academic support related to health or disability needs, support students as they fit into their new life in Adelaide, and offer support to address personal issues that may affect their study or life. In addition, doctors at our North Terrace campus Health Practice can provide students with year-round health support.

 

For more information on all the support services available, visit our website

The University of Adelaide is committed to providing educational opportunities for international students by offering scholarships. For full details on each of our scholarships visit our website .

 

All scholarship details are subject to change, so interested students are encouraged to check these websites regularly.

Thinking of studying at Adelaide but not sure where to start?

 

For a comprehensive step-by-step guide on the University application process—from submitting your application to arriving in Adelaide for on-campus orientation—please visit our website .

 

To quickly pre-assess your suitability for 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 search answers to your questions on our  knowledge base .

From our industry-informed curriculum and partnerships to professional placements and internship opportunities, we ensure you’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, or in addition to, their studies. Internships are a great way to develop industry connections and networks, prepare you for graduate work environments and provide you the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills into real-life situations.

 

Students undertaking certain degrees will be required to complete an internship or clinical placements as part of their studies to meet professional accreditation requirements. Our Allied Health students, for example, complete over 800 hours’ of work-based training in a wide variety of healthcare settings and our Engineering students complete practical placements under the supervision of qualified, practicing engineers.

 

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