South Australia (SA)
Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is a city that is sophisticated, dynamic, inspiring and surprising.
As the locals will tell you - it’s not just a place to live, it’s a place to enjoy life. Adelaide's Mediterranean climate is perfect for people who enjoy outdoor, healthy, vibrant lifestyles and the city's clean, sandy beaches and scenic hills are only 20 minutes drive from the city centre.
The city is a stage for art and music festivals, and everybody is invited to take part. The educational heart of Adelaide sits alongside a bustling city centre that combines business, shopping, accommodation and entertainment.
One of the World’s most liveable cities
In a recent study of the most liveable cities in the world. Adelaide ranked fifth out of 140 cities surveyed.
Australia’s Most Affordable Mainland Capital City
Whilst the city offers the same lifestyle and quality education opportunities as other cities in Australia, Adelaide’s cost of living is 25% lower than Sydney and Melbourne and 11% lower than Perth and Brisbane. International students are also given public transport concessions which is an annual saving of up to USD $700.
Nobel Prize Capital of Australia
Adelaide has always been a trailblazer when it comes to university education. Three Nobel Laureates studied here (more than any other city in Australia) and more than 100 graduates have gone on to become Rhodes Scholars at Oxford University. Adelaide’s three long-established universities have been popular with international students for many years and continue to sit high on international rankings.
There are three public and two private universities in Adelaide, as well as other higher education, vocational education and training colleges and schools. For more information about our education institutions, please click on the profiles below.
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The University of Adelaide – member of the prestigious group of eight universities that consistently ranks among the best in the Asia Pacific. |
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University of South Australia – one of the largest, fastest growing, most collaborative and innovative universities in the country. |
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Flinders University – progressive, friendly and accessible, offering a stimulating study environment. |
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Recently, Adelaide’s reputation as Australia’s learning city has been boosted by the arrival of two of the world’s best universities: Carnegie Mellon University - Australia and University College London (UCL). It is the only city in Australia where you can study and gain degrees from the USA and the UK. |
Find a course in Adelaide
To find the course most suited to you in Adelaide, visit our website www.studyadelaide.com and use our course search function.
Student life in Adelaide
StudyAdelaide runs a yearlong Student Support Program which aims to ensure international students feel welcomed, valued and have an enriched study experience.
Click on the following links to find out more about student life in Adelaide.
