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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Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (24)
- Master Biotechnology (Biomedical)
- Master Clinical Nursing
- Master Clinical Science
- M.Phil. Clinical Science
- M.Phil. Dentistry
- M.Phil. Medical Science
- Master Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Master Nursing Science
- M.Phil. Ophthalmology
- Master Psychology (Health)
- Master Public Health
- M.Phil. Public Health
- M.Phil. Surgery
Business & Management (19)
- Master Accounting
- Master Accounting and Finance
- Master Accounting and Marketing
- Master Agribusiness
- Master Applied Finance
- Postgraduate coursework programs
- M.B.A. Business AdministrationPostgraduate coursework programs
- Master Business Research
- Master Commerce
- Master Computing and Innovation
- Postgraduate coursework programs
- Master International Management
- Postgraduate coursework programs
- Master Marketing
- Master Professional Accounting
- Master Wine BusinessPostgraduate coursework programs
Engineering & Technology (13)
- M.Eng. Aerospace Engineering
- M.Eng. Chemical Engineering
- M.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- M.Eng. Electronic Engineering
- Master Marine Engineering
- M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Eng. Mechatronic Engineering
- M.Eng. Mining Engineering
- Master Petroleum Engineering
- M.Sc. Petroleum Geoscience
- M.Eng. Software Engineering
Social Sciences (10)
- M.Sc. Addiction Studies
- Master Advanced Economics
- Master Applied Economics
- Master Psychology (Clinical)Postgraduate coursework programs
- Master Psychology (Clinical)
- Master Psychology (Health)
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- Master Architecture
- Master Landscape Architecture
- Master Music (Performance Studies)
- Master Planning
- Master Planning (Urban Design)
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
- Postgraduate coursework programs
- Master Property
Computer Science & IT (4)
- Master Computer Science
- Master Computing and Innovation
- Master Data Science
- M.Eng. Software Engineering
Education & Training (4)
- M.Sc. Addiction Studies
- M.Ed. Education
Law (3)
- Master Business Law
- LL.M. Laws
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- Master Viticulture and OenologyPostgraduate coursework programs
- Master Wine BusinessPostgraduate coursework programs
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- M.Sc. Petroleum Geoscience
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- Master Biostatistics
- Master Biotechnology (Biomedical)
Humanities (1)
- M.Phil. Philosophy
Journalism & Media (1)
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.
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
101
2017
101
2016
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
114 -5
2018
109 16
2017
125
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
2019
135 -1
2018
134 8
2017
142
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
102 20
2017
122
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
great experience in Australia
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I have been the University of Adelaide for one year. ItÔÇÖs really a great experience in my study life. I enjoyed all of the activities in my uni and lived with some really nice guys. I will recommend my friends coming here and they must be glad with all of these which I experienced as well.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I was on a study abroad from Newcastle University (UK). Loved it! The Uni itself is great, staff and students all very helpful. Extremely laid back compared to the UK- more flexible with deadlines. More assessments in smaller percentages compared to my course in the UK, and from a variety of tasks rather than just essays/exams. The work was more research based, which gives...
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Lauren Honey rated 4 out of 5 stars
Loved my time at Adelaide University! I was studying third year BA Politics on an exchange semester from my home university in the UK. The teaching was much more interactive than in the UK, and in comparison was much more self directed. Based on developing own research questions rather than choosing an essay topic provided by the lecturer. Much more chilled out and...