THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

With more than 130 years of excellence in education, the University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Since its establishment in 1874, the University has developed a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research and is a member of the Group of Eight – Australia’s leading research-intensive universities. The University’s programs, widely recognised internationally, have enabled its graduates to take up leading positions in government, industry and education, in Australia and abroad. The University’s graduates and staff, including 5 Nobel Prize winners, are an inspiration to its current students that number close to 19,000.

The University of Adelaide has significant resources and facilities available to students in its five faculties. It boasts state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, and an outstanding teaching and research library of more than two million items. Its most valuable resources however, are its high-calibre staff with their years of experience in teaching and research, in their respective fields.

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's best performing research universities, attracting high levels of government and industry research funding. It has a leading role in 5 National Research Centres, 17 Cooperative Research Centres, and is home to over 50 specialty research centres, units and clusters.

Student life
Adelaide is a friendly and safe city with a population of 1.2 million, who enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. It is one of Australia’s more affordable cities, with average weekly expenses lower than most of the other major cities.

The University’s population of approximately 19000 includes more than 4000 international students from over 90 countries. They enjoy facilities including cafeterias with international food, student associations and, sporting and gym facilities

The location of the University’s main campus in the central business district, allows students to enjoy the cafés of Rundle Street, the attractive parklands surrounding the city, the cultural boulevard of North Terrace and the shopping district of Rundle Mall. The other campuses are devoted to specialised study - Agriculture at Roseworthy Campus and a cluster of highly regarded Plant, Soil and Environmental Science facilities at Waite Campus. Thebarton Campus is an industry research precinct.

• Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences
• Architecture and Urban Design
• Biotechnology
• Commerce, Business and Management (including MBA)
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering (Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Structural, Computer Systems, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Mining, Petroleum, Software, Telecommunications)
• Environmental Sciences
• Finance
• Food Science & Technology
• Health Sciences
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Information Technology
• International Studies
• Law
• Mathematical and Computer Science
• Media Studies
• Medicine
• Music
• Psychology
• Science (Physical, Biological and Geological sciences)
• Wine Sciences

There are also university preparation and pathway programs including: Foundation Studies, Degree Transfer, and Pre-Enrolment English Program.

Support Services
The University’s International Student Centre provides on-arrival reception, enrolment and orientation assistance, as well as help with cultural and social support. An active Overseas Students’ Association provides social, cultural and peer support to all international students at the University.

Other student needs are met with services in accommodation, health, counselling, finance, education and welfare, childcare, language and study skills.

Accommodation
The University offers a range of modern accommodation options including The University of Adelaide Village, and CITI Townhouses. Additionally, there are four residential colleges just 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 also offers international students a concession card for public transport.

• Established in 1874 (third oldest university in Australia)
• Approximately 19000 students
• More than 4000 international students from over 90 countries
• 5 Nobel Prize winners associated with the University
• Government-funded leading research university
• Located in the city centre
• 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

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