The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide has been involved in stimulating and challenging new projects that reaffirm its position as one of Australia’s leading research institutions.

AUD 11.93 Million for New Research

The University of Adelaide has been awarded a total of AUD 11.93 million for 2 of its prestigious 17 Australian Laureate Fellowships, 1 Industrial Transformation Training Centre and 4 Future Fellowships by the Australian Government. These grants were awarded for the University’s pioneering research in areas such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions with solar fuel generation, developing novel mathematical techniques and improving profitability of the wine industry.

New Cooperative Research Centre in Cyber Security

The Australian Government has pledged to invest AUD 50 million on a new industry-led cyber security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). This will help build and deliver solutions to ensure the safety of businesses and citizens in cyberspace. The University of Adelaide is an important partner in this CyberCRC, with researchers from across its 6 schools and 3 faculties helping shape the programmes for research and innovation.

As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) and ranked as one of the most research intensive universities, the University of Adelaide values and delivers excellence in its teaching and learning outcomes. The Go8 Quality Verification System is a quality assurance activity for leading research universities in Australia. This activity has certified that the University’s undergraduate programmes are comparable across the Go8 and in line with world leading universities.

The University has launched the Adelaide Education Academy which is responsible for developing a sound teaching philosophy and curriculum, e-learning and teaching strategy. This ensures that the University delivers quality education that meets the expectations and needs of its students and fully equips them for higher education or for a career in their chosen field.

To enhance its teaching learning outcomes, the University provides:

• IT support for learning and teaching facilities
• Audio visual equipment
• Online learning applications
• Learning management system

The University of Adelaide offers a world class education that fully meets the expectations of its students. The University’s undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes are spanned across its 5 faculties.

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts offers degrees in arts, humanities and social sciences that are interesting and challenging. It equips students with the necessary tools and knowledge to have a real impact on the world. Here, students are encouraged to think, research and communicate that would eventually help them develop a rewarding career upon graduating.

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Students will benefit from the Faculty’s strong links with industry that pave the way to real-world research and consulting. The Faculty’s state-of-the-art facilities and expert staff open the doors to a world of opportunities. It offers programmes across its 7 schools in fields that include Petroleum, Civil and Engineering.

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Students can take advantage of the unique location of the Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building situated adjacent to the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. The Faculty provides a state-of-the-art teaching space for its flagship medical and nursing degrees. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver the best medical care.

Faculty of the Professions

The Faculty offers students an exceptional teaching-learning environment based on the needs and wants of the professions they would cater to. It offers programmes across its four schools – Architecture, Business, Economics and Law.

Faculty of Sciences

The Faculty’s industry and research partnerships guarantee students a good exposure to the latest innovations in science. It has an international reputation for excellence in fields such as biomedical sciences agricultural, environmental and earth sciences and photonics.

Language Requirements

International students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language based on their language test scores. The University's preferred accredited English language tests are:

• IELTS - Academic Test
• TOEFL - internet based and paper based
• Pearson Test of English - Academic
• CAE
• Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate Programmes

Each undergraduate programme has some minimum entry requirements that students need to have completed successfully. Some programmes like music, medicine, oral health and dentistry consider other selection criteria in addition to the minimum entry qualifications.

Postgraduate Programmes

Entry to a postgraduate coursework programme requires a Bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved institution. Some graduate certificates and graduate diplomas may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters programme.

Academic Facilities

The University’s main campus, the North Terrace Campus houses most of its teaching and research facilities.

Some of the University’s overall academic & research facilities include…

• School of Architecture and Built Environment has invested over AUD 1 million on its CAAD Studio and state-of-the-art model making laboratory.
• Adelaide Microscopy offers access to a broad range of the most technologically advanced instrumentation for microscopy and microanalysis.
• The Adelaide Microarray Centre is a core facility for microarray services. The centre has the instrumentation for performing Affymetrix and spotted microarray experiments.

Library

The libraries at the University offer a range of amenities for students’ use, such as computers, printing and photocopying, wireless and quiet study spaces. Students can also utilise the face-up book, microform scanners and audio visual rooms with DVD and videocassette players that are available on request.

Student Accommodation

Students have access to an impressive range of University-managed student accommodation options, which include the Village, Mattanya Student Residences and Roseworthy Residential College accommodation.

The University offers a range of scholarships to international students who wish to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate coursework study. Some of them include…

The 2019 University of Adelaide Matching Scholarships (International)

The University will match scholarship offers from other higher education institutions, up to the value of a 15% tuition fee reduction. Students must include evidence of the scholarship offer with their application and as long as they study full-time and complete their degree within the minimum timeframe, they’ll receive their matched scholarship each year they study at Adelaide.

The 2019 University of Adelaide Global Citizens Scholarships

These scholarships reward commencing undergraduate and postgraduate international students who have demonstrated an understanding of, and commitment to, global citizenship. The scholarship offers a reduction of 15% of the tuition fee* for the minimum standard full-time duration of your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree. *Specific application deadlines apply

The 2019 University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships (International)

These scholarships are highly competitive awards that reward commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies. The scholarship offers a reduction of 50% of the tuition fee for the minimum standard full-time duration of their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree. This scholarship is automatically awarded.

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