The University of Adelaide

North Terrace, Adelaide Australia

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# =82QS World University Rankings

235Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

45 % International students

2Scholarships

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About The University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will be completing their merger in January 2026. Once merged, the institution will be known as Adelaide University; this entity will be evaluated for QS Rankings from QS WUR 2026 (published June...
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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 progress. For everyone in our community. For all. Ours is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.

Adelaide has made a habit of breaking new ground. We were Australia’s first university to welcome female students. The first to offer science and business degrees. The first with a conservatorium of music.

Among those who’ve studied, taught, or conducted research here are Australia’s first female prime minister; space-walking astronaut; Indigenous Rhodes Scholar; and female Supreme Court judge, state governor and university chancellor. That’s in addition to the 2021 Young Australian of the Year; 2020 Australian of the Year; and five Nobel Prize winners.

Our bold spirit continues to drive us to excel. In research, as our state’s only member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities, we’re rising to global challenges in a huge range of fields, with work universally rated world-standard or above*.

In fact, our output—frequently collaborative with industry and government—is recognised as ‘well above’ world standard in 41 distinct 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 top 100 globally in 24 different subject areas†. In eight of those—including computer science, and dentistry we’re top-50.

We also lead our state in graduate employability‡. Our degrees combine deep discipline knowledge with broad, transferable skills, ensuring graduates are well prepared for a multidimensional career in the future workforce.

* Excellence in Research Australia, 2018 (the most recent assessment date).

† Total unique entries across QS World University Rankings 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

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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.

As a teaching university, we’re ranked among the top 100 globally in 24 different subject areas†. In eight of those—including computer science, and dentistry we’re top-50.

* Excellence in Research Australia, 2018 (the most recent assessment date).

‡ QS Graduate Employability Ranking, 2022

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Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (33)

Bachelor of Architectural Design

Bachelor of Architectural Design (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)

Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

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Business and Management (14)

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor of Economics (Advanced)

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

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Engineering and Technology (37)

Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics

Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (29)

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Health Service Management

Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced)

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Natural Sciences (11)

Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management

Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management (Honours)

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)

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Arts and Humanities (11)

Master of Architecture by coursework

Master of Architecture with Master of Landscape Architecture

Master of Arts

Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication)

Master of Arts (Studies in Art History)

Master of Construction Management

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Business and Management (13)

Master of Accounting

Master of Accounting and Finance

Master of Applied Economics

Master of Applied Finance

Master of Business Analytics

Master of Finance

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Engineering and Technology (21)

Master of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Master of Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Master of Computer Science

Master of Computing and Innovation

Master of Cyber Security

Master of Cyber Security (Online)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (22)

Master of Agribusiness

Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)

Master of Clinical Nursing

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business

Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Natural Sciences (5)

Master of Environmental Policy and Management

Master of Food and Nutrition Science

Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science

Master of Mathematical Sciences

Master of Medical Radiation Physics

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Full-Time MBA (3)

Adelaide MBA

MBA (Emerging Leaders)

MBA (Spesialisations)

Online/Distance MBA (2)

MBA (Health Management)

Online MBA

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 staff,...
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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

Total students

22,349

UG students

74%

PG students

26%

International students

10,097

UG students

65%

PG students

35%

Total faculty staff

1,826

Domestic staff

49%

Int'l staff

51%

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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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.

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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Campus locations

Main Campus

North Terrace Campus

North Terrace

Adelaide

5000

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is student life in Adelaide like?

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

^ Study Adelaide studyadelaide.com

2. What kind of support is available to help me during my studies?

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 .

3. Are scholarships available?

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.

4. How do I apply to study?

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 .

5. What opportunities are there to get hands-on industry experience during my studies?

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.

Scholarships

Global Academic Excellence Scholarship

Master Open

Value

Deadline

30 Apr 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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The University of Adelaide Global Citizens Scholarship

Master Open

Value

Deadline

31 Jul 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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North Terrace, Adelaide Australia

# =82QS World University Rankings

235Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

45 % International students

2Scholarships

About The University of Adelaide

About The University of Adelaide

Available programmes

Bachelor(6) UG(6)

Bachelor of Architectural Design

Bachelor of Architectural Design (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)

Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Bachelor of Languages

Bachelor of Languages (Honours)

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Music (Advanced)

Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance)

Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) (Honours)

Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice)

Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) (Honours)

Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance)

Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance) (Honours)

Bachelor of Music (Music Composition)

Bachelor of Music (Music Composition) (Honours)

Bachelor of Music (Music Education and Pedagogy)

Bachelor of Music (Music Education and Pedagogy) (Honours)

Bachelor of Music (Musicology)

Bachelor of Music (Musicology) (Honours)

Bachelor of Music (Popular Music)

Bachelor of Music (Popular Music) (Honours)

Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts)

Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) (Honours)

Bachelor of Music Theatre

Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor of Economics (Advanced)

Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Bachelor of Economics with Bachelor of Finance and Banking

Bachelor of Finance (Honours)

Bachelor of Finance and Banking

Bachelor of Finance and Banking with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of International Business

Bachelor of Project Management

Master of Marketing

Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics

Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural and Structural)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Biotechnology

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) with Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical & Electronic) with Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)