Adelaide University
Established: 2025 (following the merger between the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia)
Student population: Approx 70,000
Location: Adelaide and campuses throughout South Australia
CRICOS: 04249J
With more than 180 years of collective experience and achievement, Adelaide University is built on the legacies of the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide. We will leverage the resources of our foundation institutions to launch bright futures for contemporary learners and global citizens.
Through partnerships that foster educational and research excellence, Adelaide University will make a measurable impact by addressing intergenerational disadvantage; creative and cultural industries; health and wellbeing; sustainable futures and future workforce.
Our ambition is to be world leading and world referenced through the success and impact
of our students, staff, researchers, partners and alumni community. We believe in the power of education and research to create vibrant communities and to address the multigenerational challenges before us.
Adelaide University will drive a transformative agenda as a global powerhouse for the delivery of excellence and equity.
Reimagining the teaching and learning experience
We are transforming how students will study with the Adelaide Attainment model, which supports flexibility and engagement. You will be able to select Common Core courses from areas most valued by employers, including:
- Artificial intelligence: Introduces the fundamental principles, techniques, and real-world applications of AI.
- Data knowledge: Explores data types, sources and structures, best practices for collecting, managing and analysing data and strategies for evaluating and communicating information effectively.
- Entrepreneurship and design thinking: Develops the tools and the mindset to identify opportunities, develop sustainable solutions, and drive positive change.
- Ethical knowledges: Examines the fundamental principles of moral reasoning and its application to the real world.
- Intercultural understanding: Fosters cross-cultural communication and competency and a deeper understanding of how cultural background shapes life experiences.
- First Nations knowledges: Learning and centring Aboriginal voices and ways of knowing, being and becoming.
Graduate qualities
Our curriculum design means that you will graduate as a:
- Lifelong learner: Have an enduring passion for personal and professional development.
- Ethical leader: Do what is right over what is easy.
- Strategic problem solver: Approach challenges with analytical rigour and creative insight.
- Global citizen: Respect your role in the world and your ability to enact positive change.
- Resilient thinker: Succeed by harnessing critical, creative and adaptable thinking.
- Trusted communicator: Articulate ideas effectively and inspire change.
Everything you need to know
First Nations knowledges
First Nations Knowledges are embedded into all curriculum through collaboration with Aboriginal scholars, academics, Elders, and Communities and Knowledge Holders. Cultural safety, strengths-based approaches and centering Aboriginal voices and ways of knowing, being and becoming are integrated across all our study areas.
The Adelaide Academy
The Academy provides a range of intercurricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities across areas including personal discovery, equity and social change, innovation, leadership for the future, and widening perspectives as well as additional mentoring and work integrated learning.
World-class facilities
Our purpose-built facilities are modern and equipped with industry standard tools and technologies, helping you prepare for career success. You will have access to some of the best learning areas, including simulated spaces that replicate financial trading rooms, operating theatres, dental clinics, microbreweries, and immersive 3D environments.
Student support
You will benefit from a range of support services and an active campus community designed to help you succeed personally and academically. There are countless opportunities available, whether you are interested in joining clubs, participating in events or accessing wellbeing resources.
Your future career
At Adelaide University, employability is a key part of the student experience. Our goal is to be the best university in Australia for graduate employment outcomes.
Employability is embedded into the curriculum and we will provide career support and rewarding opportunities to help you connect with industry and communities.
At Adelaide University you can explore your passions and identity, unlock your potential and discover your purpose. We are aiming for all students of all levels and fields to engage with industry through placements, internships, and entrepreneurial experiences. We are working with more than 200 industry members and employers on programme design to create a highly informed curriculum.
Discover Adelaide
One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide is affordable and accessible. The city balances the best of urban living with beautiful natural landscapes. Enjoy great beaches such as Glenelg, long stretches of coastline in every direction, the rolling Adelaide Hills, famous wine regions, and the beauty of Kangaroo Island: there is always something to explore.
With an evolving skyline, urban renewal and brilliant hospitality, cultural and sporting institutions, Adelaide is the perfect host city for national and international events. Its culture embraces technological opportunities in education, energy, space, advanced manufacturing, food and wine, creative industries and health services. Adelaide is the perfect city for curious minds.
Adelaide University: Research
An Adelaide University research degree will deepen your knowledge in a specialised area and make a unique contribution to the world around you. You could generate new insights or spark innovation, or even transform your findings into a breakthrough discovery.
Our five research themes are focused on impact and founded on excellence: Creative and Cultural; Personal and Societal; Health Defence and National Security; Sustainable Green Transition; Food, Agriculture and Wine.
Exceptional student experiences
Here you will be part of a rich and engaging university community with opportunities to develop your employability, so you can help shape the future and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Adelaide University will be home to a diverse, global student community offering a vibrant and inclusive student experience.
You will be empowered with the skills to transform yourself, your community and the world. Your student experience will include:
- Industry connection for a relevant, real-world education to help you succeed in the workplace.
- Individual flexibility for your unique needs, personal goals and learning preferences.
- Intuitive and engaging digital experiences.
- A focus on place, culture and community, developing a global outlook while being enriched with Aboriginal Knowledges and perspectives.
- Supporting and empowering you to succeed on your own terms.
Our campuses
Adelaide University proudly holds the largest campus footprint in South Australia, with metropolitan and regional campuses. All our campuses provide dynamic learning environments where you will have access to modern, purpose-built facilities, as well as industry-standard tools and technologies, preparing you for your future career.
You will also have access to student support and wellbeing services, along with shared spaces open to the public, including galleries, museums, cafés and eateries.
- Adelaide City Campus Where cutting-edge connects with tradition in the heart of the city. Adelaide City Campus is positioned on North Terrace.
- Magill Campus Lush parklands and industry-standard facilities in Adelaide’s east make up Magill Campus, tucked in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Adelaide. It is 7km from the city centre, around 22 minutes by bus.
- Mawson Lakes Campus This suburban wetlands campus features technologically advanced facilities, set within the Mawson Lakes residential development. It is 12km from the city centre – a journey of around 17 minutes by express train.
- Waite Campus is home to many of our agricultural, horticultural and viticultural industry partners. It is around 25 minutes from the city centre by bus.
- Roseworthy Campus Focused on agricultural excellence, Roseworthy is home to our animal and veterinary science research. It is 50km from Adelaide, around an hour’s journey by car.
- Mount Gambier Campus is set in the scenic Limestone Coast region. It is 430km from the city; around five hours away by car.
- Whyalla Campus is the largest regional university campus in South Australia, 380km from Adelaide – four hours journey by car.
