Current students of University of Adelaide and UniSA

Enrolments for 2025 will not be impacted by the transition to Adelaide University. Enrolments will open at normal times and there will be no changes to current program schedules or course offerings for next year as a result of Adelaide University launching in 2026.

All current students will receive an individual study plan ahead of 2026 enrolments opening and details of the supports available to you in 2025 will be provided ahead of enrolments opening for 2026.

The following principles are proposed for current and future students, but are subject to necessary regulatory approvals being obtained and Adelaide University commencing operations from 1 January 2026:

• All students commencing with Adelaide University from 2026 (and beyond) will graduate with an Adelaide University award.
• Commencing students enrolling in 2025 (and who transfer from the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia to the new university) will receive their award from Adelaide University.
• Commencing and continuing students enrolled in or before 2024 (and who transfer from the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia to the new university) will take their award from Adelaide University but, subject to regulatory approval, may be able to elect to have the name and logo of the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia displayed on their award.
• All students, regardless of commencement date, completing their studies prior to 2026 will receive an award from their current institution (either the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia) but, subject to regulatory approvals, will also be taken to be alumni of the new Adelaide University. They will be eligible to receive official confirmation of this from the new Adelaide University should they require it.

The Adelaide University website captures a small subset of programs specifically for international student entry in 2026 (with more to come). This is to support the timelines for international student applications, which is typically 18 months prior to commencement.

Details on the comprehensive set of programs that will be offered by Adelaide University will be gradually released from late 2024, ahead of local applications opening in mid-2025. Students will transition to the new institution in either their existing or an equivalent program from 2026 and will be highly supported during that time, including an individual study plan outlining your recommended enrolments. 

Students will transition to the new institution in either their existing or an equivalent program from 2026 and will be highly supported during that time, including an individual study plan outlining your recommended enrolments.

It is anticipated that students enrolling for 2026 and beyond would enrol directly with Adelaide University. It is anticipated enrolments will open in the second half of 2025.

While detailed planning is still underway, it's anticipated that program campus locations will remain largely the same, however there may be some instances where some teaching will occur across multiple teaching locations. Further information will be shared prior to transition to ensure a seamless and well-supported student transition to the Adelaide University curriculum.

If you’re attending a graduation in 2025, ceremonies will be held at the existing institutions in either Bonython Hall (University of Adelaide) or Pridham Hall (UniSA).

Details on the location of graduation ceremonies in 2026 and beyond will be communicated closer to the date.