Discover the University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world and themselves for the better. It’s a place where history is made.

Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is home to over 22,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all.

This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked among the top 1% globally—in the heart of one of the world’s most liveable cities*

The University of Adelaide made a habit of breaking new ground. They were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to offer degrees in science and business. The first with a conservatorium of music.

Among those who’ve studied, taught, or conducted research here are five Nobel Laureates; Australia’s first female prime minister; the first Australian astronaut to walk in space; Australia’s first female Supreme Court judge.

And their bold spirit continues to drive them to excel today. In research, they are rising to challenges in a huge range of fields—with work universally rated world-standard or above^. While in education, they are recognised among the top 100 universities globally in 14 different subject areas†.

We can’t wait to see what’s next.

*Economist Intelligence Unit, 2024.

^Excellence in Research Australia, 2018.[Text Wrapping Break]†Total unique entries across QS World University Rankings by Subject, and Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject, 2022.

†Total unique entries across QS World University Rankings by Subject, and Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject, 2023.

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