Why Adelaide?

Launching bright futures for generations to come

Why Adelaide

Welcome to your launch pad

Adelaide University stands for progress. We are a new university for the future, committed to making a transformative impact in our world – and yours. Our spirit of collective advancement drives future-defining research and innovative teaching that launches rewarding careers. 

Positive change is at the heart of everything we do. We champion bold ideas that lead to new firsts and significant shifts, benefiting you personally – and humankind at large. Guided by curiosity, we challenge the status quo for a future that is better for all. Whoever you are, wherever you are from, Adelaide University has the world-class disciplines, people and connections to launch you into your future.

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Heightened ambition

Adelaide University will be world leading and world referenced through our actions and through the success and impact of our students, staff, researchers, partners and alumni community. Our aspirations include:

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Member of the Group of Eight

Australia’s leading research-intensive universities

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Top 1% of universities worldwide

Aims to be sustainably ranked in the top 1% of universities globally

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Top in Australia for student employment

Aims to be ranked as the best university nationally for student employment outcomes

A creative capital

As one of Australia’s most liveable cities, Adelaide is vibrant, welcoming and accessible. 

Well-known for its festivals, cultural life and sporting events, it is a friendly, energetic city with a strong sense of community. Adelaide balances the best of urban living with striking natural landscapes – from picturesque coastlines and rolling hills to open parklands, plains and vineyards. A learner’s city for curious minds, Adelaide embraces opportunities in education, energy, space, advanced manufacturing, food and wine, creative industries and healthcare. It is a transformational place, setting its own pace for life through progress and discovery.

Adelaide cityscape

Explore our state

Find out more about Adelaide and its regions.

Adelaide and South Australia

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Adelaide City

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Mount Gambier

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Whyalla

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News and events

See what’s happening at Adelaide University.

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News and events

Discover our campuses

Adelaide City Campus

Explore Adelaide City Campus, perfectly positioned on North Terrace in the Central Business District (CBD).
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Adelaide City Campus

Magill Campus

Explore Magill Campus, tucked in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Adelaide.
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Magill campus

Mawson Lakes Campus

Explore Mawson Lakes Campus, set alongside hectares of wetlands within the world-class Mawson Lakes residential development.
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Mawson Lakes campus

Mount Gambier Campus

Explore Mount Gambier Campus, set in the scenic Limestone Coast region.
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Mount Gambier campus

Roseworthy Campus

Explore Roseworthy Campus, home to our animal and veterinary science research.
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Roseworthy Campus

Waite Campus

Explore Waite Campus, home to many of our agricultural, horticultural and viticultural industry partners.
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Waite campus

Whyalla Campus

Explore Adelaide University’s Whyalla Campus, the largest regional university campus in South Australia.
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Whyalla campus

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