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University of Adelaide

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University of Adelaide: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Adelaide was a public research university in Adelaide, South Australia, before merging with the University of South Australia to form Adelaide University. It suits students who want a former major Australian university with a city-centre setting, but they should confirm current study options through Adelaide University because the antecedent institutions were formally disestablished.

  2. What you can study

    The university was a public research university, but no current subject list or programme catalogue is published in these details. Because the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia were formally disestablished after the merger, confirm the available programmes directly with Adelaide University before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should treat this as a merged institution and verify the active admissions route with Adelaide University rather than assuming the old University of Adelaide process still applies. Check the official website for entry requirements, application deadlines, English-language requirements, and which institution is currently handling the programme you want.

  4. What it costs

    A tuition fee range for international students is not published, so confirm the current fee with the admissions office. Living costs in Adelaide will still depend on accommodation, transport, food, and course load, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official site before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check visa steps, document requirements, fee payment method, accommodation options, and whether your chosen programme is open under the new Adelaide University structure.

  6. How it compares

    Australia has 59 universities, and this institution stood out as a long-established public research university in the Adelaide city centre before the merger. For an international student, that makes it relevant mainly as part of the new Adelaide University rather than as a standalone option, so the key comparison is with the other Australian universities still operating independently and with whichever programmes are now carried forward.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them β€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Adelaide

What type of institution was the University of Adelaide?

It was a public research university.

Where was it located?

It was based in Adelaide, South Australia, with its main campus in the Adelaide city centre.

What happened to the University of Adelaide?

It merged with the University of South Australia on 5 January 2026 to form Adelaide University.

How many universities are in Australia?

There are 59 universities in Australia.

Overview

The University of Adelaide (UofA) was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it was the third-oldest university in Australia. Its main campus in the Adelaide city centre included many sandstone buildings of historical and architectural significance, such as Bonython Hall. Its royal charter awarded by Queen Victoria in 1881 allowed it to become the second university in the English-speaking world to confer degrees to women. On 5 January 2026, it merged with the neighbouring University of South Australia to form Adelaide University. The antecedent institutions were formally disestablished after 31 March 2026, when both the University of Adelaide Act 1971 and University of South Australia Act 1990 were repealed.

Programs at University of Adelaide

5 programs across 3 study levels.

PhD / Doctorate

Other

Master's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Australia.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance β€” verify with official sources before applying.

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