Overview

University of Adelaide

 

 

Introduction:             

 

The University of Adelaide, founded in 1874, stands as one of Australia's premier research-focused institutions, consistently ranking within the top 1% globally. Renowned for its commitment to pioneering research and high-quality education, it is Australia's third oldest university.

The university hosts a diverse student body of over 25,000 from across 90 nations and continues to shape tomorrow's leaders through its dedication to knowledge exploration along with academic excellence.

 

 

Brief University History:

 

The University of Adelaide has a history of pioneering achievements:

• It was the first university in its state and in Australia to admit women to all degree courses on equal terms with men.
• It was the first to offer degrees in science, business, and establish a conservatorium of music.

 

Recent innovations and contributions include:

• Participation in major scientific discoveries such as gravitational waves, the Higgs boson, and high-energy neutrinos.
• Co-leading the development of the world’s first definitive legal text on conflict in space.
• Creation of the world’s most precise timepiece, the Sapphire Clock, by photonics and advanced sensing researchers.
•  Recognition of young researchers in MIT Technology Review’s Innovators under 35 list for the Asia Pacific, with the university being the sole Australian representative in 2020 and one of two in 2019.

 

 

World ranking:

 

The University of Adelaide secured 90th position in the 2022 Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities.

According to 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking, the university achieved a place in the global Top 100 for 15 subject areas in the.

In the 2023 US News Best Global Universities rankings, the university secured the 74th position out of 1750 universities worldwide. In the same year's Academic Ranking of World Universities, the University was placed between 151st and 200th among 1000 global universities.

The University of Adelaide attained the 5th position in the Australian Financial Review’s Best Universities Ranking. This ranking assesses performance across five key areas: student satisfaction, research performance, global reputation, career impact, and equity and access.

The University of Adelaide was listed among the top 100 globally for 16 subject areas in the 2023 US News Best Global Universities Subject Area Rankings.

In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the University of Adelaide attained the 89th position among 1500 global universities. And in the 2024 THE World University Rankings, the university achieved the 111th position among over 1600 global universities.

 

 

Faculties and Departments:

 

The University of Adelaide has 3 faculties and 5 primary administrative divisions.

 

Faculties:

• Academic
• Administrative
• Research

 

 

Academic Faculty:

University of Adelaide incorporates three different academic faculties as follows:

• Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics:

Business School; Elder Conservatorium of Music; Law School; School of Economics and Public Policy; School of Education; School of Humanities; School of Social Sciences;

 

• Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences:

Adelaide Dental School; Adelaide Medical School; Adelaide Nursing School; Adelaide Rural Clinical School; School of Allied Health Science and Practice; School of Biomedicine; School of Psychology; School of Public Health; South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute(SAiGENCI)

 

• Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology:

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine; School of Architecture and Civil Engineering; School of Biological Sciences; School of Chemical Engineering; School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences; School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences;

 

 

Administrative faculty:

This faculty involves the administrative divisions of the university which incorporates:

Vice-Chancellor and President; Division of Academic and Student Engagement; Division of External Engagement; Division of Research and Innovation; Division of University Operation.

 

 

Research faculty:

The research framework of the University comprises several institutes, centers, and significant research facilities.

 

 

Admission Processes:

Once you select your interest of course, the next step is to apply for the admission.

• Candidates are supposed to be familiar with the application closing dates of their course of interest.
• Candidate's academic documents, professional qualifications, and English translations must either be original documents or certified as accurate copies of the originals.
• Lastly, the candidates are supposed to attach the below mentioned files in PDF format to the application:

• Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all previous school and tertiary studies, along with certified English translations if necessary.
• Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson, or Cambridge CAE/CPE if required.
• If seeking advanced standing (credit transfer), submit the syllabus of subjects.
• Any professional qualifications or memberships you hold.
• A copy of your passport and visa if applicable.

 

 

Eligibility criteria:

 

Eligibility criteria and academic requirements may vary as per your course.

• Undergraduate applicants with aggregate score of 68–78% or equivalent GPA in their high school certificate.
• The University recognizes IELTS and TOEFL as proof of English language proficiency for international students. For IELTS, the minimum required scores range between 6.5–7.0, and for TOEFL, they range between 79–94.                                                                                                                        
• Completion of a minimum of one year at your home institution is required for application, although you can apply after just one semester.
• A grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 out of 4.0 on the US scale or its equivalent is mandatory.
• Fulfillment of English language requirements is necessary.      

                                                             

The English language requirements is carried out via several English Language Proficiency(ELP) tests taken two years before the commencement of the program that requires the candidates to have:

 

• IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.5 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening 6.0
• TOEFL(internet based): Required total score of 79 with writing 21, speaking 18 and reading and listening 13.
• Pearson Test of English: Aggregate score of 58 writing, speaking, reading and listening 50.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)): Aggregate score of 176 writing, speaking, reading and listening 16.

 

 

 

Fees and Scholarships:

 

Scholarships:

There are a range of scholarships University of Adelaide provides to both domestic and international student primarily based on their academic performances.

 

Scholarships provided for international students offer about 10-50% reduction in the course fees for the eligible candidates. List of scholarships for international students are:

• Global Citizens Scholarship: 15% or 30% reduction in international tuition fees based on previous academic achievements.
• Alumni Scholarship: Granted to individuals who have finished a program at the University of Adelaide and are now seeking admission for their subsequent programs at the university.
• Global Academic Excellence 50% Scholarship: Offered to new international undergraduate and postgraduate students based on outstanding prior academic performances.
• Articulation Partner Scholarship: The university recognizes and provides incentives to applicants who are applying through established international articulation pathways with partner institutions.
• Ashok Khurana Scholarship for Outstanding Indian Student: 50% reduction in tuition fees throughout their program.
• Eynesbury College International Scholarship: 10% or 5% reduction in tuition fees for the standard duration to international graduates of Eynesbury college.
• University of Adelaide College International Scholarship: 10% reduction in tuition fees for the standard duration for international graduates of the University of Adelaide College.
• Family Scholarship: 10% reduction in international tuition fees to to international students who are relatives of current or past University of Adelaide alumni.

Candidates can go through other several scholarships offered by the university on the basis of their interest of course.

 

 

Overall fee structure:

 

Fees in general vary based on the range of courses. Estimated fee structure for the academic courses offered by University of Adelaide are mentioned below:

Health and Medical Sciences: $49,500 - $60,000

Arts, Business, Law and Economics: $42,500 - $52,500

Sciences, Engineering and Technology: $49,000 - $60,000

 

You can go through the detailed information about the tution fees along with other additional costs for your interest of course by visiting University fees.

 

In case of the need of a refund, candidates are requested to go through the university's refund policy before accepting the offer. The policy incorporates all the necessary details and requirements about the refunds of the tution fees.

 

 

Passout students job percentage:

As marked by 2022 Graduate Employability Ranking, once more the University of Adelaide has secured its position as the top university in South Australia and remains a prominent institution nationwide for graduate employability.

In 2001, graduates from the University of Adelaide surpassed those from Flinders and UniSA in securing full-time employment and achieving higher salaries.

The 2002 Graduate Destination Survey by the Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA) revealed that 82.2% of University of Adelaide graduates found positions in key professions, compared to 76% of Flinders graduates and 74.7% of UniSA graduates.

Additionally, the University of Adelaide exceeded the national average of 81.3%.

The University of Adelaide stands out for its graduates' earnings, with an average salary of $36,200, surpassing Flinders' $35,300 and UniSA's $35,000.

Among various fields, dentistry boasts the highest average salary at $50,700, while Visual/Performing Arts reports the lowest at $23,800.

 

You can also go through career and employment opportunities for University of Adelaide's graduates here.

 

 

Campuses and Campus Environment:

 

The University of Adelaide operates four campuses:

Three in South Australia: North Terrace, Waite, and Roseworthy             

One in Melbourne, Victoria.

 

The university also provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Singapore via the Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre and hosts various research facilities at Thebarton.

 

Candidates are welcome to gain practical experience through workplace placements and internships in professional settings. You may also benefit from mentoring by industry leaders.

 

Avail award-winning career services for career advice, skill development, and industry connections. Enjoy ongoing career support through Career-hub post-graduation. Additionally you may also access the Adelaide Graduate Award, acknowledging your employability development through paid and voluntary experiences.

 

University History

Brief University History:

 

The University of Adelaide has a history of pioneering achievements:

• It was the first university in its state and in Australia to admit women to all degree courses on equal terms with men.
• It was the first to offer degrees in science, business, and establish a conservatorium of music.

Recent innovations and contributions include:

• Participation in major scientific discoveries such as gravitational waves, the Higgs boson, and high-energy neutrinos.
• Co-leading the development of the world’s first definitive legal text on conflict in space.
• Creation of the world’s most precise timepiece, the Sapphire Clock, by photonics and advanced sensing researchers.
•  Recognition of young researchers in MIT Technology Review’s Innovators under 35 list for the Asia Pacific, with the university being the sole Australian representative in 2020 and one of two in 2019.

 

World Rankings

World rankings:

 

The University of Adelaide secured 90th position in the 2022 Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities.

According to 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking, the university achieved a place in the global Top 100 for 15 subject areas in the.

In the 2023 US News Best Global Universities rankings, the university secured the 74th position out of 1750 universities worldwide. In the same year's Academic Ranking of World Universities, the University was placed between 151st and 200th among 1000 global universities.

The University of Adelaide attained the 5th position in the Australian Financial Review’s Best Universities Ranking. This ranking assesses performance across five key areas: student satisfaction, research performance, global reputation, career impact, and equity and access.

The University of Adelaide was listed among the top 100 globally for 16 subject areas in the 2023 US News Best Global Universities Subject Area Rankings.

In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the University of Adelaide attained the 89th position among 1500 global universities. And in the 2024 THE World University Rankings, the university achieved the 111th position among over 1600 global universities.

Faculties and Departments

Faculties and Departments:

 

The University of Adelaide has 3 faculties and 5 primary administrative divisions.

Faculties:

• Academic
• Administrative
• Research

 

Academic Faculty:

University of Adelaide incorporates three different academic faculties as follows:

• Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics:

Business School; Elder Conservatorium of Music; Law School; School of Economics and Public Policy; School of Education; School of Humanities; School of Social Sciences;

 

• Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences:

Adelaide Dental School; Adelaide Medical School; Adelaide Nursing School; Adelaide Rural Clinical School; School of Allied Health Science and Practice; School of Biomedicine; School of Psychology; School of Public Health; South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute(SAiGENCI)

 

• Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology:

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine; School of Architecture and Civil Engineering; School of Biological Sciences; School of Chemical Engineering; School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences; School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences;

 

 

Administrative faculty:

This faculty involves the administrative divisions of the university which incorporates:

Vice-Chancellor and President; Division of Academic and Student Engagement; Division of External Engagement; Division of Research and Innovation; Division of University Operation.

 

 

Research faculty:

The research framework of the University comprises several institutes, centers, and significant research facilities.

 

 

 

Entry requirements

Eligibility criteria and academic requirements may vary as per your course.

• Undergraduate applicants with aggregate score of 68–78% or equivalent GPA in their high school certificate.
• The University recognizes IELTS and TOEFL as proof of English language proficiency for international students. For IELTS, the minimum required scores range between 6.5–7.0, and for TOEFL, they range between 79–94.                                                                                                                       
• Completion of a minimum of one year at your home institution is required for application, although you can apply after just one semester.
• A grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 out of 4.0 on the US scale or its equivalent is mandatory.
• Fulfillment of English language requirements is necessary.      

                                                             

The English language requirements is carried out via several English Language Proficiency(ELP) tests taken two years before the commencement of the program that requires the candidates to have:

 

• IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.5 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening 6.0
• TOEFL(internet based): Required total score of 79 with writing 21, speaking 18 and reading and listening 13.
• Pearson Test of English: Aggregate score of 58 writing, speaking, reading and listening 50.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)): Aggregate score of 176 writing, speaking, reading and listening 16.

 

 

Fees and scholarships

Fees and Scholarships:

 

Scholarships:

There are a range of scholarships University of Adelaide provides to both domestic and international student primarily based on their academic performances.

Scholarships provided for international students offer about 10-50% reduction in the course fees for the eligible candidates. List of scholarships for international students are:

• o Global Citizens Scholarship: 15% or 30% reduction in international tuition fees based on previous academic achievements.
• o Alumni Scholarship: Granted to individuals who have finished a program at the University of Adelaide and are now seeking admission for their subsequent programs at the university.
• o Global Academic Excellence 50% Scholarship: Offered to new international undergraduate and postgraduate students based on outstanding prior academic performances.
• o Articulation Partner Scholarship: The university recognizes and provides incentives to applicants who are applying through established international articulation pathways with partner institutions.
• o Ashok Khurana Scholarship for Outstanding Indian Student: 50% reduction in tuition fees throughout their program.
• o Eynesbury College International Scholarship: 10% or 5% reduction in tuition fees for the standard duration to international graduates of Eynesbury college.
• o  University of Adelaide College International Scholarship: 10% reduction in tuition fees for the standard duration for international graduates of the University of Adelaide College.
• o Family Scholarship: 10% reduction in international tuition fees to to international students who are relatives of current or past University of Adelaide alumni

Candidates can go through other several scholarships offered by the university on the basis of their interest of course.

 

 

Overall fee structure:

Fees in general vary based on the range of courses. Estimated fee structure for the academic courses offered by University of Adelaide are mentioned below:

Health and Medical Sciences: $49,500 - $60,000

Arts, Business, Law and Economics: $42,500 - $52,500

Sciences, Engineering and Technology: $49,000 - $60,000

You can go through the detailed information about the tution fees along with other additional costs for your interest of course by visiting University fees.

In case of the need of a refund, candidates are requested to go through the university's refund policy before accepting the offer. The policy incorporates all the necessary details and requirements about the refunds of the tution fees.

 

Graduate outcome

Passout students job percentage:

As marked by 2022 Graduate Employability Ranking, once more the University of Adelaide has secured its position as the top university in South Australia and remains a prominent institution nationwide for graduate employability.

In 2001, graduates from the University of Adelaide surpassed those from Flinders and UniSA in securing full-time employment and achieving higher salaries.

The 2002 Graduate Destination Survey by the Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA) revealed that 82.2% of University of Adelaide graduates found positions in key professions, compared to 76% of Flinders graduates and 74.7% of UniSA graduates.

Additionally, the University of Adelaide exceeded the national average of 81.3%.

The University of Adelaide stands out for its graduates' earnings, with an average salary of $36,200, surpassing Flinders' $35,300 and UniSA's $35,000.

Among various fields, dentistry boasts the highest average salary at $50,700, while Visual/Performing Arts reports the lowest at $23,800.

 

You can also go through career and employment opportunities for University of Adelaide's graduates here.

 

Campuses

• Regency Park Campus

  State: South Australia ( Inc. Adelaide )

  Address: 137 Days Rd, REGENCY PARK, 5010

• The University of Adelaide College

  State: South Australia ( Inc. Adelaide )

  Address: 132 Grenfell St, Adelaide, 5000

• The University of Adelaide, Melbourne Campus

  State: Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )

  Address: Level 3, 370 Docklands Dr, Melbourne, 3000

• The University of Adelaide, North Terrace

  State: South Australia ( Inc. Adelaide )

  Address: 230 North Tce, AUSTRALIA, 5005

• The University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus

  State: South Australia ( Inc. Adelaide )

  Address: Philp Dr via Mudla Wirra Rd, Wasleys, 5371

• The University of Adelaide, Waite Campus

  State: South Australia ( Inc. Adelaide )

  Address: Waite Rd, Urrbrae, 5064