University of South Australia

50 North Tce, Adelaide

  • #=340 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 16,627Total Students
  • 1,552Faculty
  • 3,640Int'l Students

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The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous.


Ranked number one in Australia for quality education and number six worldwide^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.

 

Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed with strong professional emphasis and in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain practical skills and graduate career ready.

 

^2020THE University Impact Rankings

*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research

About

The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous.


Ranked number one in Australia for quality education and number six worldwide^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.

 

Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed with strong professional emphasis and in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain practical skills and graduate career ready.

 

^2020THE University Impact Rankings

*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #293
  • 2014
    #=341
  • 2015
    #333
  • 2016
    #288
  • 2017
    #=288
  • 2018
    #=279
  • 2019
    #=264
  • 2020
    #=274
  • 2021
    #=295
  • 2022
    #=326
  • 2023
    #=363
  • 2024
    #=326
  • 2025
    #=340

Student & Staff

Total students
16,627

15%
85%

International students
3,640

36%
64%

Total faculty staff
1,552

760
792

Total students
16,627

15%
85%

International students
3,640

36%
64%

Total faculty staff
1,552

792
760
2024
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

City West,

50 North Tce , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia , 5000

Mount Gambier,

Wireless Road West , Mount Gambier , South Australia , Australia , 5290

Whyalla,

Nicolson Avenue , Whyalla , South Australia , Australia , 5608

Magill,

Lorne Avenue , Magill , South Australia , Australia , 5072

Mawson Lakes,

Mawson Lakes Boulevard , Mawson Lakes , South Australia , Australia , 5095

City East,

Corner North Terrace and Frome Road , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia , 5001

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