Why Study in Adelaide?

Adelaide's universities are world renowned, with three Nobel Laureates ranked among our alumni. The city is also home to foreign universities like Carnegie Mellon, where you can earn a dual US/Australian degree. The tradition of excellence begins with our schools, and our vocational training providers give older students the skills needed to excel in the workplace.

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Why you will love Adelaide

International students tell us Adelaide is welcoming, affordable and accessible - you can live, study and work right in the city centre (and the beach is just half an hour away). Migration is easier too - you gain five bonus points for studying in Adelaide. So what are you waiting for...

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Scholarships

Are you among the best and brightest? South Australia's education institutions annually offer more than $3 million in scholarships to international students, to help fund the cost of studying in Adelaide (and turning dreams into reality).

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Working Holiday Visa Experiences

If you're aged between 18 and 30, a 12-month Australian Working Holiday Visa allows you to study (up to four months), gain short-term employment and explore the hidden gems of South Australia. Meet amazing wildlife on Kangaroo Island, discover the ancient Flinders Ranges or find your very own deserted beach... Click here to find out more about tourism in Adelaide.

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Study Options
Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Agri-business contributes billions to the South Australian economy, and the state accounts for almost 70 per cent of Australia's wine exports - so it's no wonder Adelaide's universities are world leaders in agricultural studies. Our environmental expertise is also renowned, with specialisations including biodiversity, biogenomics, environmental protection, remediation and risk assessment.

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Architecture & Building

Adelaide is home to some of the most innovative architects in Australia, with more than a billion dollars in new building projects approved for the city centre last year. Our education institutions work closely with these industry leaders to ensure you get the skills needed to forge a career as an architect, construction manager, quantity surveyor, landscape architect or urban planner.

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Business & Commerce

Business is booming in South Australia, with $45 billion in major projects planned or under way. Our courses are designed in cooperation with business leaders, to ensure you'll develop the analytical and decision-making skills required for future leadership roles. Specialisations include accounting, finance, marketing, international business, law and management.

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Creative Arts & Design

South Australia's Premier Mike Rann is also the Minister for the Arts - that's because the arts are so highly regarded. Our education programs will nurture your creativity and build your professional know-how for a successful career in arts and design. You can specialise in just about anything - from ceramics to composition.

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Engineering

Defence and mining are just two of South Australia's boom industries, with $10 billion in defence projects under way and 40 per cent of the world's uranium reserves found here. Engineers are a hugely valuable resource, and that's why our engineering programs are so highly renowned. Specialisations include robotics, biomedical, aerospace, mining, defence and automotive.

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English Language Studies

Students tell us they're often stopped in the street by friendly Adelaide residents - which is perfect for practising English! Courses (from beginner to advanced) run from one to 48 weeks, and are great preparation for further studies in Adelaide. They're professional, affordable and fully-accredited - and they can be tailored to specific fields like business or IT.

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Food & Hospitality

Adelaide is home to two of the world's most prestigious hotel management schools: Le Cordon Bleu and The International College of Hotel Management. They're complemented by our public tertiary institutions (including TAFE SA) which are renowned for specialisations including gastronomy, exhibition management, food & beverage preparation, wine marketing, tourism and food science.

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Foundation Courses

If you want to study overseas but don't quite have the grades, Adelaide's foundation colleges are what you need. With direct links to Adelaide's universities, our foundation colleges often provide a direct pathway into the second year of a degree. Plus, you can improve your English and discover Adelaide before the added pressure of university.

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Health & Medicine

Adelaide's medical graduates and academics have gone on to become Nobel Laureates - such is the standard of health and medical courses in South Australia. Programs are run in conjunction with the city's world-class public hospitals, offering everything from dentistry and midwifery to nursing, podiatry and physiotherapy.

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Humanities & Social Sciences

South Australia was one of the first places in the world to give women the right to vote. We've always encouraged radical thinking and the pursuit of social progress. Today, you can acquire skills in communication and creative thinking as you immerse yourself in everything from history and modern languages to philosophy and social policy.

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Information Technology

Adelaide was one of the first cities in the world to offer free wireless broadband access throughout the central business district. We also lead the nation in cutting edge IT education programs - that's why prestigious US university Carnegie Mellon chose Adelaide as the Australia site for its innovative Entertainment Technology Centre.

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Natural & Physical Sciences

Adelaide has a long tradition of excellence in science, producing no fewer than three Nobel Laureate scientists. Join students who continue to push the boundaries in cutting edge programs such as nanotechnology, forensic chemistry, environmental hydrology, climate science, biodiversity and biotechnology.

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Schools

South Australia's schools are renowned for their academic excellence, with the South Australian Certificate of Education valued by universities around the world. Through Adelaide's extensive Homestay program, local families also give visiting students the care and support they need to excel.

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Study Abroad

Gain valuable study credits while experiencing life in Australia. Adelaide's Study Abroad programs are open to high school graduates and students who want to undertake part of their education overseas. Offered at a range of tertiary institutions, programs last for one or two semesters and are flexible enough to work with your existing studies.

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Study Tours

Combine short-term study with Australian culture and travel. Adelaide's schools and universities have study tour programs for academics and professionals, for primary and secondary school students and for people wanting to improve their English. They're all flexible, fun and friendly - and a great way to immerse yourself in Australian culture.

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Teaching & Education

Teachers are the key to South Australia's continued prosperity and well-being. That's why our teacher training programs are designed to turn out world-class, professional graduates. Gain the qualifications you need to teach within all education sectors (from primary to university), as well as adult, community, vocation and work-related education.

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