History
The University of Adelaide was founded in 1874 with two complementary goals: to prepare new generations of leaders who were distinguished and shaped by education, not birth or wealth; and to challenge societal norms that hindered progress or reinforced inequality. They soon succeeded.
Education
- The University of Adelaide is committed to excellence and providing a student experience of the highest quality.
- They are focused on ensuring students continue to develop the necessary knowledge and graduate attributes that will equip them to make a real difference in an ever evolving world.
- They continually seek to enhance the student learning experience through the support and recognition of the staff who teach or support learning.
Research
- With more than 4000 research staff and students working together, supported by modern infrastructure and an innovative culture, the University of Adelaide has all the ingredients to tackle global research challenges and deliver positive impacts.
- Their researchers have made vital contributions to game-changing inventions throughout history including x-ray crystallography, insulin, penicillin and the Olympic torch and cauldron.
- As a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's most research-intensive institutions, the University is a destination of choice for highly talented researchers, students, government and industry partners.
Career
- Career outcomes are a great reason to choose the University of Adelaide. They are SA’s #1 university for graduate employability.
- The undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are designed to meet the jobs of the future and to prepare you for career success.
- In addition to leading discipline knowledge, you’ll acquire the key attributes that employers are looking for. You’ll become someone who can think critically and creatively, solve problems and show leadership. You’ll be self-aware, culturally competent, able to communicate with persuasion and collaborate with your peers. Importantly, you’ll be in high demand.
University of Adelaide Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Adelaide. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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The University of Adelaide College High Achiever Progression Scholarship
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The Eynesbury College High Achiever Progression Scholarship
Merit-based
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Anytime
The University of Adelaide College International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Global Citizens Scholarship (International)
Merit-based
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Family Scholarship (International)
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Higher Education Scholarships
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Anytime
The Eynesbury College International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Anytime
Alumni Scholarships (International)
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Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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120000 AUD
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Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 Nov 2024
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Merit-based Need-based
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15000 AUD
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Destination Australia
Merit-based
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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2000 AUD
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International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based
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2000 AUD
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MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based
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2000 AUD
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MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based
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Independent provider
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
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1000 AUD
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Not specified
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
The University of Adelaide College High Achiever Progression Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
The Eynesbury College High Achiever Progression Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
The University of Adelaide College International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Global Citizens Scholarship (International)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Family Scholarship (International)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Higher Education Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
The Eynesbury College International Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alumni Scholarships (International)
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 Nov 2024
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
82 7
2024
89 20
2023
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
2025
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2024
111 -23
2023
88
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
2024
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2023
151 -50
2022
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
2025
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2024
92 -18
2023
74
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.
Student services
International Student Support provides the following services to all current international students of the University:
English Support
- English Assist Program
- Conversation practise: C3 Club
- International Student Support: Social programs
- English writing support: Writing Centre
- Community English support
Counselling and Wellbeing Support
- Connect with our free, confidential, short-term professional counselling support and access a wealth of information and support on the Wellbeing Hub.
Social Programs
- International Student Support offers a number of programs to help you connect with other people in Adelaide.
Housing services
The University of Adelaide Village
- The Village is the largest of the University managed student accommodation options. Situated in Adelaide’s central business district in the dynamic Central Market and Chinatown precinct.
Mattanya Student Residences
- A fifteen minute walk to North Terrace campus and five minutes from the trendy Melbourne Street café and restaurant precinct, Mattanya offers comfortable, convenient and independent living in a quiet suburban location.
Roseworthy Residential College
- Roseworthy Residential college accommodation is only available to students of the University’s rural campus, which is located 50 km north of the city campus and offers students the benefits of on-campus residential living.
Library services
- The University Library is here to help you succeed with your studies.
- It's true that they have lots of books (and eBooks!). But they also have a range of other services and resources to help you with your study, from computers and scanners to individual study spaces and group study rooms.
Medical services
- Student Life Counselling Support provide free, confidential, short term professional counselling support to currently enrolled students, to address issues that may be affecting their study and life.
Campus life
There are a range of facilities on offer at the University of Adelaide, to help you study, keep fit, and engage with campus life.
North Terrace
- Situated in the cultural heart of Adelaide, North Terrace campus is the University's main campus
- Located 50km north of Adelaide, Rosworthy campus is the major centre for South Australia’s animal and veterinary science research and teaching
- Located 7km south of Adelaide in Urrbrae and covering 300 acres, Waite campus is home to the largest concentration of agricultural research and teaching expertise in the Southern Hemisphere
- Located on the western fringe of the city in Docklands, Melbourne campus is a collaboration with University of Adelaide College
Sports facilities
The University of Adelaide prides itself on providing facilities for a great variety of sports and fitness needs. If you are looking for an exact venue and handy directions, check out the different facilities below.
Fitness Hub
- Three locations fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and a functional fitness area.
Park 12
- Regarded as the best playing fields in South Australia, home to the historical Park 12 grandstand.
Park 10
- Situated in the middle of the Uni loop, which is home to the Graduates Clubhouse and our Lawn Tennis Courts.
West Beach Playing Fields
- A multi-sport hub developed for both competitive sports and recreational pursuits.
eSports
- Their most advanced facility, packed with top-of-the-line gaming features.
Student clubs
- There are 4 student hubs at the University of Adelaide, offering an inspirational place for students to meet, study, make social connections and exchange ideas.
- The Students Hubs are about embracing the future of university life right in the heart of one of the most historic campuses in Australia. As the third oldest university in Australia, they have a much-loved historic sandstone front, but they also have a vibrant and exhilarating student heart.
- In 2011 Hub Central (the first hub) became the physical home for this heart, a front door to the North Terrace Campus, and a new meeting and learning space for all students.
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
- ISO 44001 Collaborative Business Relationship Management System Certification
- EFMD Global Network
- Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU)
- Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)