The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

The University of Adelaide is a well-known public research university in Australia which was established in 1874. The university ranks in the top 1% of the university in the world. It is also a part of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities of Australia. It is recognised globally as a leading research university. Go8 is a group of eight research-intensive universities in Australia that is built to offer long-term sustainable education to students. Studying at the University of Adelaide gives students an opportunity to build their career in the best possible way. The university is facilitated with the top-class technology and equipment for research and study. 

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The University of Adelaide has four main campuses namely the north terrace, Roseworthy, The Waite and the national wine center.It offers a range of opportunities, events, and activities to socially and culturally enrich your wellness and success within and outside the classroom. The varsity truly believes in the holistic development of its students.The university is popular for its medicine and science courses, with three Nobel laureate alumni graduating from these disciplines: William Lawrence Bragg, Howard Florey, and Robin Warren.

Accomplishments & Alumni

The Notable alumni at the University of Adelaide include Julia Gillard, Australia’s first female Prime Minister, musician Sia, and Dame Roma Mitchell, Australia’s first woman judge. The university was the very first in the country to admit women in academic courses in the year 1881.The alumni of the university continues to inspire the current students to work towards common good.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

The University of Adelaide is  home to 25,000 students, out of which 30% are international students creating a diverse community spanning more than 100 nationalities.The university believes in celebrating cultural diversity, belonging and equal opportunities for all. It has a Faculty of Professions Diversity and Inclusion Committee to bring positive changes across the faculty. The University of Adelaide believes in building its students employability. The teaching and learning at the university is such that includes Work- Integrated Learning, Career Development Learning, Experiential Learning.