Overview
Adelaide University is a future-focused university that combines the strengths of the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research excellence. Adelaide University stands for progress. It will drive the innovation and scale needed to make transformational investments for South Australia and beyond. We are a driving force for good.
As a member of Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8), Adelaide University will have a significant impact on future generations of contemporary learners, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. We are shaping a contemporary university that is connected to priority industries and produces graduates that are highly sought after around the world. A place where excellence and equity co-exist. A new university of global standing sustainably ranked in the top 1% worldwide.
Co-creation is at the heart of our transition to Adelaide University. Talented academic and professional staff from every area of both the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have been fundamental in progressing us to this point, as has feedback from our diverse communities.
We are focused on continuing to advance detailed transition planning and implementation, including further engagement with our communities to help design and co-create the new institution, opening on 1 January 2026.