The University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1874, it is Australia’s third oldest university with a strong reputation for research and teaching excellence, and producing graduates that make an impact on the world.
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Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- Bachelor Architectural Design
- Bachelor Music (Classical Voice)
- Bachelor Music (Music Composition)
- Bachelor Music (Music Education and Pedagogy)
- Bachelor Music (Music Performance - Jazz)
- Bachelor Music (Musicology)
- Bachelor Music (Popular Music)
- Bachelor Music (Sonic Arts)
Medicine & Health (9)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Dental Surgery
- Bachelor Food and Nutrition Science
- Bachelor Health and Medical Sciences
- Bachelor Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelor Nursing
- Bachelor Oral Health
- B.Sc. Veterinary Bioscience
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (9)
- Bachelor Applied Biology
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Marine Biology
- Bachelor Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
- Bachelor Mathematical and Computer Sciences
- B.Sc. Veterinary Bioscience
Social Sciences (5)
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor Economics (Advanced)
- Bachelor International Development
- Bachelor Psychological Science
- Bachelor Social Sciences
Business & Management (4)
- Bachelor Commerce
- Bachelor Finance
- Bachelor Finance (International)
- Bachelor Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- Bachelor Environmental Policy and Management
- Bachelor Environmental Policy and Management
- B.Sc. Mineral Geoscience
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- Bachelor Agricultural Sciences
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- Bachelor Viticulture and Oenology
Computer Science & IT (3)
- Bachelor Computer Science
- Bachelor Computer Science (Advanced)
- Bachelor Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Engineering & Technology (3)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Bachelor Food and Nutrition Science
Education & Training (1)
- Bachelor Music (Music Education and Pedagogy)
Humanities (1)
- Bachelor Languages
Journalism & Media (1)
- Bachelor Media
Law (1)
- L.L.B. Laws
About
History
The University of Adelaide was founded with a noble goal: to prepare, for South Australia, young leaders shaped by education rather than birth or wealth in a settlement free of old world social and religious inequalities.
Education
Our degrees are world-class, infused with cutting edge research and technology that encourages critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and communication. Our staff are forward thinkers who are national and international leaders in their field. This combined, our teaching and your learning, is our priority across our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business, arts, health science, engineering, social sciences, education and the environment.
Research
The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's most research-intensive institutions.
With world-leading researchers, modern facilities and an innovative culture, we're committed to delivering the highest quality results for our local and global communities.
Career
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
106 8
2019
114 -5
2018
109
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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2019
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2018
134
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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2018
101
2017
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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2019
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2018
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Operated by the University for the exclusive use of University of Adelaide students. The University of Adelaide understands that accommodation plays an important role in setting the foundation for academic success. University of Adelaide students have access to an impressive portfolio of University-managed student accommodation options, made available specifically to support a successful transition into University life.
- The University of Adelaide Village
- Mattanya Student Residences
- Roseworthy Residential College
Library services
The library provides a wide range of services to support learning, teaching and research at the University of Adelaide.
Medical services
Health care is delivered by both private and government institutions. A publicly-funded health scheme called Medicare, which is run by the Department of Human Services, ensures that all Australians can a specified range of medical services either for free or at a very low cost.
Student Life
Campus life
Adelaide has four main campuses, each with its own distinctive profile. These are North Terrace, Roseworthy, The Waite, and Thebarton. North Terrace is located just north of the CBD in Adelaide, on the outskirts of Elder Park. Flinders University is a public university that was founded in 1966.
Sports facilities
Life at university has more to offer than just study. There is a complete range of recreational activities, opportunities for competitive sport, representative opportunities, and leadership development to enjoy through Adelaide University Sport.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
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It's been an amazing journey so far
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I began studying the MBBS programme in 2019. It was honestly such a shock the first time I sat down to study, it was the very first time that I didn't KNOW what I needed to learn, the first time I wasn't TOLD what to learn. It was overwhelmingly difficult, and for the first few weeks I felt like maybe MBBS wasn't the degree for me, but over time I got better and better at...
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Orientation was fun and new friends were made. Coming from a different country will make you feel lonely but through this experience, I found friends from across the globe.