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

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The University of Adelaide offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate degrees, relevant to the ever-changing needs of employers, industries and the community.

In addition to program-specific knowledge, our students develop strong skills in:

  • career readiness and leadership
  • intercultural and ethical competency
  • problem-solving and critical thinking
  • teamwork and communication
  • self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Our undergraduate degrees span across five faculties, and include the following subject areas:

  • Faculty of Arts: music, teaching, languages, media, international studies and development, and social sciences;
  • Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences: engineering, computer and mathematical sciences;
  • -Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences: dentistry and oral health, nursing, medicine, health and Medical Sciences and psychology;
  • The Faculty of the Professions: law, business, economics, finance, architecture and innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Faculty of Sciences: biology, agriculture, food science, and oenology

Small group discovery is central to campus life and is our unique education proposition. This innovative approach has a focus on undergraduate research, which means every student in every program has an opportunity to experience the thrill of discovery, in small groups, under the expert guidance of global leaders in their fields.

About

The University of Adelaide offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate degrees, relevant to the ever-changing needs of employers, industries and the community.

In addition to program-specific knowledge, our students develop strong skills in:

  • career readiness and leadership
  • intercultural and ethical competency
  • problem-solving and critical thinking
  • teamwork and communication
  • self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Our undergraduate degrees span across five faculties, and include the following subject areas:

  • Faculty of Arts: music, teaching, languages, media, international studies and development, and social sciences;
  • Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences: engineering, computer and mathematical sciences;
  • -Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences: dentistry and oral health, nursing, medicine, health and Medical Sciences and psychology;
  • The Faculty of the Professions: law, business, economics, finance, architecture and innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Faculty of Sciences: biology, agriculture, food science, and oenology

Small group discovery is central to campus life and is our unique education proposition. This innovative approach has a focus on undergraduate research, which means every student in every program has an opportunity to experience the thrill of discovery, in small groups, under the expert guidance of global leaders in their fields.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 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

Student & Staff

Total students
22,349

26%
74%

International students
10,097

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,826

936
890

Total students
22,349

26%
74%

International students
10,097

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,826

890
936
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

North Terrace Campus,

108 North Terrace , Adelaide , Australia , SA 5001

Roseworthy Campus,

Mudla Wirra Road , Roseworthy , Australia , SA 5371

Thebarton Campus,

35-37 Stirling Street , Thebarton , Australia , SA 5031

Waite Campus,

Urrbrae , Adelaide , Australia , SA 5064

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