The University of Adelaide

108 North Terrace, Adelaide

#=82 QS Global World Ranking
PublicStatus
Very HighResearch Output
22,349Total Students
1,826Faculty
10,097Int'l Students

About

The University of Adelaide offers world-class postgraduate programs in a range of disciplines and specialisations. Our programs are driven by cutting-edge research and are underpinned by innovation and relevance.

Our postgraduate offering is split into coursework degrees and research degrees.

Coursework postgraduate degrees are highly practical and the courses are delivered via lecturers and tutorials. Areas of study for postgraduate coursework, include:

Architecture
Arts
Business, Economics and Finance
Computer Science/IT
Education
Engineering
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation
Health and Medical Sciences
Law
Music
Science and Agriculture

Research postgraduate degrees are research-intensive and are centred around one-on-one interactions with a supervisor. Areas of study for postgraduate research, include:

Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Science
Health Sciences
Arts
Professions
Sciences
And our various Institutes and Centres also offer postgraduate research opportunities

About

Our postgraduate offering is split into coursework degrees and research degrees.

Coursework postgraduate degrees are highly practical and the courses are delivered via lecturers and tutorials. Areas of study for postgraduate coursework, include:

Architecture
Arts
Business, Economics and Finance
Computer Science/IT
Education
Engineering
Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation
Health and Medical Sciences
Law
Music
Science and Agriculture

Research postgraduate degrees are research-intensive and are centred around one-on-one interactions with a supervisor. Areas of study for postgraduate research, include:

Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Science
Health Sciences
Arts
Professions
Sciences
And our various Institutes and Centres also offer postgraduate research opportunities

University highlights

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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Student & Staff

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Data

Total students

22,349

PG students

26%

UG students

74%

International students

10,097

PG students

35%

UG students

65%

Total faculty staff

1,826

Int'l staff

936

Domestic staff

890

Total students

22,349

PG students

26%

UG students

74%

International students

10,097

PG students

35%

UG students

65%

Total faculty staff

1,826

Domestic staff

890

Int'l staff

936

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Scholarships

Offered

Yes

The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.