Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is Australia’s third-oldest university. Ranked among the world’s top 100 universities by the Times Higher Education Supplement in 2004 and 2005, it is associated with five Nobel Prize Laureates and has produced nearly 100 Rhodes Scholars.

A reputation for excellence

A member of Australia’s Group of Eight research-intensive universities, Adelaide produces high-calibre graduates who occupy senior positions all over the world. Through teaching and learning of high quality, outstanding research, and a strong tradition of community service, the University has built a continuing reputation for its impact on the lives of its graduates and through them, on the community as a whole.

The University of Adelaide’s five faculties offer students state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms. It has an outstanding teaching and research library of more than two million items. Its most valuable resource however, is its high-calibre staff, with their years of experience in their respective fields.

Adelaide is one of Australia’s best-performing research universities, attracting high levels of government and industry research funding. It is a place where industry, higher education and government work together on projects of state, national, and international importance.

Student Life

Adelaide is a friendly and safe city with a population of one million, who enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with a cost of living significantly lower than the east coast cities of Australia. The University’s popularity among international students has grown rapidly in recent years. They enjoy a vibrant social life on campus, with facilities including cafeterias with international food, student clubs and sporting and gym facilities. Other student needs are met with services in health, counselling, finance, education and welfare, childcare, language and study skills.

The location of the main North Terrace campus in the central business district allows students to enjoy the café strip of Rundle Street, the city parkland, the cultural boulevard of North Terrace with the State Library, the State Museum and State Parliament, and the Rundle Mall shopping district.

Academic Programs offered

The University’s academic programs are widely recognised internationally, and its reputation is well established in the areas of Biotechnology & Molecular Biology, Health Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology & Telecommunications, Environment & Natural Resource Management, and Social Sciences.

General areas of study are as follows:

Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences, Architecture and Urban Design, Biotechnology, Business and Management (including MBA), Dentistry, Economics, Finance, Engineering (Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Electrical and Electronic, Computer Systems, IT&T, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Petroleum), Environmental Management and Science, Food Science, Wine Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Mathematical and Computer Science, Medicine, Music and Science (Physical, Biological and Geological sciences). There are also university preparation and pathway programs including: Foundation Studies, Degree Transfer, and Pre-Enrolment English Program.

Accommodation

The University offers modern accommodation options including the new University of Adelaide Village, and CITI Townhouses. Additionally, there are five residential colleges 10 minutes walk from the North Terrace campus. Full board, room only, share house, hostel and private rental accommodation are also available throughout Adelaide. South Australia offers international students a concession card for public transport.

Scholarships

The University offers scholarships for academically-outstanding international students. In addition, Australian Government funded EIPRS scholarships are available.

The University of Adelaide at a Glance

• Established in 1874

• Over 19,000 students

• Over4000 international students from over 80 countries

• 5 Nobel Prize winners associated with the University

• Government-funded leading research university

• Located in Adelaide Central Business District

• Wide choice of undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs

• Advanced, high quality teaching

• Modern facilities

• Over two million items in the Barr Smith Library

• High quality student support services and accessible accommodation

• Member of the Group of Eight

# University of Adelaide statistics quoted are current for 2005