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University of South Australia

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University of South Australia: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of South Australia was a public university in Adelaide, South Australia, and it is now part of Adelaide University after the merger that began in 2024. It suits students who want a public Australian institution tied to a larger merged university structure, but they should check the current admissions route for Adelaide University.

  2. What you can study

    The University of South Australia was a public research university based in Adelaide. Its programme catalogue is no longer the main entry point because the university merged into Adelaide University; students should check Adelaide University’s current subject and programme listings before applying.

  3. Getting in

    For international applicants, the key step is to apply through the current institution handling admissions, which is now Adelaide University rather than the former University of South Australia. Check the official website for entry requirements, documentation, English-language requirements, and the current application process.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office or the current admissions page for Adelaide University. Living costs in Adelaide will still need to be budgeted separately, along with accommodation, transport, and daily expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published in the information available here, so confirm that directly with the current university before applying. Also check visa steps, English-language requirements, whether your intended programme is still offered, and which office now handles international applications after the merger.

  6. How it compares

    Australia has 59 universities, and this one was a public institution in Adelaide that moved into a merged university structure. Compared with many Australian options, the main point to verify is not the old university name but whether Adelaide University now offers the subject area you want and how international admissions are being handled.

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 — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of South Australia

What type of institution was the University of South Australia?

It was a public university.

Where was it based?

It was based in Adelaide, South Australia.

What happened to the University of South Australia?

It merged with the University of Adelaide to form Adelaide University, which formally opened in January 2026.

How many universities are in Australia?

There are 59 universities in Australia.

Overview

The University of South Australia (UniSA) was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1991, it was the successor of the former South Australian Institute of Technology (SAIT). In mid-2023, it agreed to merge with the neighbouring University of Adelaide to form Adelaide University. The merger began in 2024, with the merged university formally opening in January 2026. The existing institutions were formally disestablished after 31 March 2026, when the University of Adelaide Act 1971 and University of South Australia Act 1990 were repealed.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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 — verify with official sources before applying.

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