{"id":16014,"date":"2024-12-03T13:51:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T08:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=16014"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:44:13","slug":"university-of-adelaide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Adelaide: Acceptance Rate, Rankings, Fees, Courses\u00a0and Accommodation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#Highlights_Table\" >Highlights Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#University_of_Adelaide_Overview\" >University of Adelaide: Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#University_of_Adelaide_Rankings\" >University of Adelaide: Rankings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#University_of_Adelaide_Acceptance_Rate\" >University of Adelaide: Acceptance Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#University_of_Adelaide_Top_Courses\" >University of Adelaide: Top Courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#University_of_Adelaide_Tuition_Fees\" >University of Adelaide: Tuition Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#University_of_Adelaide_Admission_Process\" >University of Adelaide: Admission Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#Student_Accommodation_Near_University_of_Adelaide\" >Student Accommodation Near University of Adelaide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/university-of-adelaide\/#University_of_Adelaide_Scholarships\" >University of Adelaide: Scholarships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The University of Adelaide is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. The University was established in 1874, and today is home to around 29,000 students and 3,000 staff members, all working to make meaningful progress. Known for its pioneering achievements, it was the first Australian university to admit female students, offer science and business degrees, and establish a conservatorium of music. Alumni include Australia\u2019s first female prime minister, a space-walking astronaut, and five Nobel laureates. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, the university excels in research across diverse global challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_Table\"><\/span><strong>Highlights Table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>University of Adelaide&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Adelaide&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Established In<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>1874&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Acceptance Rate<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>75%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Campus<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>North Terrace&nbsp;Waite&nbsp;Roseworthy&nbsp;Melbourne&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Intakes\/ Semester<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>October&nbsp;June&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Male: Female Ratio<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>51: 49&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelaide.edu.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.adelaide.edu.au\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Adelaide_Overview\"><\/span>University of Adelaide: Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Adelaide is the third oldest university of Australia with its main campus in Adelaide City Center. In 1881, Queen Victoria granted the royal charter to the University, thus it become the second English-speaking university to award degrees to women. It is planning a merger with the nearby University of South Australia and is strategically located next to the Australian Space Agency headquarters at Lot Fourteen, within the Adelaide BioMed City research precinct.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Adelaide_Rankings\"><\/span>University of Adelaide: Rankings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Adelaide is one of the top ranked universities in the world. It is currently ranked #82 in the world in the QS World University List because of its academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty\/student ratio, and international faculty and students.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, the University of Adelaide was ranked #74 in the world in the US World News ranking. Additionally, the Times Higher Education rankings placed Adelaide #128 in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Adelaide_Acceptance_Rate\"><\/span>University of Adelaide: Acceptance Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Adelaide has an overall <strong>acceptance rate of 75%.<\/strong> However, the acceptance rate for specific courses and academic levels may vary. This depends on the number of applicants relative to the available seats. Students should check the specific course details and seat availability to better understand the competitiveness of the admission process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Adelaide_Top_Courses\"><\/span>University of Adelaide: Top Courses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Adelaide offers more than 350 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is consistently ranked among the world\u2019s top universities, regularly placing in the top 1% according to international assessment bodies. Most of these undergraduate and postgraduate courses are globally recognized by top organizations. Here are some of the top courses to study at this top university.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Courses<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arts &amp; Humanities&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bachelor of Architectural Design (Honours)&nbsp;Bachelor of Arts&nbsp;Bachelor of Arts (Advanced)&nbsp;Master of Architecture by coursework&nbsp;Master of Architecture with Master of Landscape Architecture&nbsp;Master of Arts&nbsp;Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication)&nbsp;Master of Arts (Studies in Art History)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business and Management&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bachelor of Business&nbsp;Bachelor of Commerce&nbsp;Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)&nbsp;Bachelor of Finance (Honours)&nbsp;Bachelor of Finance and Banking&nbsp;Master of Accounting&nbsp;Master of Accounting and Finance&nbsp;Master of Applied Finance&nbsp;Master of Business Analytics&nbsp;Master of Data Science&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering and Technology&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics&nbsp;Bachelor of Computer Science&nbsp;Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced)&nbsp;Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)&nbsp;Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)&nbsp;Master of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning&nbsp;Master of Biopharmaceutical Engineering&nbsp;Master of Computer Science&nbsp;Master of Computing and Innovation&nbsp;Master of Cyber Security&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Life Sciences and Medicine&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences&nbsp;Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)&nbsp;Bachelor of Dental Surgery&nbsp;Bachelor of Health Service Management&nbsp;Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences&nbsp;Master of Agribusiness&nbsp;Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)&nbsp;Master of Clinical Nursing&nbsp;Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Natural Sciences&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management&nbsp;Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management (Honours)&nbsp;Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science&nbsp;Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science (Honours)&nbsp;Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences&nbsp;Master of Environmental Policy and Management&nbsp;Master of Food and Nutrition Science&nbsp;Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science&nbsp;Master of Mathematical Sciences&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Adelaide_Tuition_Fees\"><\/span>University of Adelaide: Tuition Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Adelaide\u2019s tuition fees vary from AU$ 25,500 to AU$ 53,000\/ year. Students are allowed to pay the tuition fees in two or three instalments, depending on the program. All payments must be completed before the semester begins unless the student withdraws prior to the program\u2019s start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first payment typically covers the first semester\u2019s fees, along with any additional charges, and is due upon acceptance of the offer. The second and third payments consist of the remaining tuition fees for the program, which must be settled before the start of each respective semester. The table below highlights the tuition fees at the University of Adelaide for domestic and international students in 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area of Study<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Domestic Tuition Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>International Tuition Fees<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foundation Studies Program&nbsp;<\/td><td>$25,500&nbsp;<\/td><td>$35,100&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foundation Studies Program Accelerated<\/td><td>$25,500&nbsp;<\/td><td>$35,100&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Degree Transfer Program Extended (Business and Economics, Computer Science\/ IT, Engineering, Health, Science)<\/td><td>$33,300 to $36,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>$50,30o to $53,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Degree Transfer Program Standard (Business and Economics, Computer Science\/ IT, Engineering, Health, Science)<\/td><td>$28,000 to $31,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>$41,000 to $49,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Degree Transfer Program Accelerated<\/td><td>$28,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>$41,500 to $48,400&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-Master&#8217;s Program (Two study periods, 10 courses)<\/td><td>$33,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>$48,000&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Academic English and\/or English for Academic Purposes<\/td><td>&#8211;&nbsp;<\/td><td>$500\/ week&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Details<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enrolment Fee<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>$390&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Administration and Student Support Fee<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>$550&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Adelaide_Admission_Process\"><\/span>University of Adelaide: Admission Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International students planning to study at the University of Adelaide can submit their applications online on the university website. Also, depending on your country or region of citizenship, you might need to apply through a registered education agent authorized by the University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an application saved or submitted in the Applicant Portal, you can log in to perform the following actions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retrieve, edit and submit an application.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload documents.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the application fee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept and pay a deposit for an offer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Accommodation_Near_University_of_Adelaide\"><\/span>Student Accommodation Near University of Adelaide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/u\/the-university-of-adelaide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student accommodation near the University of Adelaide<\/a><\/strong>. These student housing are designed to offer an academic-friendly environment to university students in Adelaide. Here are some of the top student housing near the University of Adelaide. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/scape-adelaide-central\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scape Adelaide Central<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/metro-adelaide-accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unilodge Metro Adelaide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/unilodge-city-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Y Suites City Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/scape-waymouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scape Waymouth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/adelaide-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yugo Adelaide City<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/dwell-east-end-adelaide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dwell East End Adelaide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/y-suites-on-waymouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Y Suites on Waymouth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/the-switch-adelaide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Switch Adelaide Central<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/unilodge-waymouth-accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unilodge Waymouth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/adelaide\/property\/student-living-edge-apartments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Living Edge Apartments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Adelaide_Scholarships\"><\/span>University of Adelaide: Scholarships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University Adelaide, in collaboration with the Australian Government and private investors, offer multiple scholarships and bursaries to domestic and international students. Here are some of the top scholarships available for students at the University of Adelaide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarships<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Awards\/ Amount<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family International Scholarship<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>10% fee reduction&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Global Citizens International Scholarship<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>15 to 30% fee reduction&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Australia for ASEAN Scholarship<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>N\/A&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>COLFUTURO Scholarship of Colombia<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>N\/A &nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ashok Khurana Scholarship for Outstanding Indian Student<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>AU$ 30,000 or up to 50% fee reduction&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Global Academic Excellence 50% International Scholarship<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>50% fee reduction&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Articulation Partner Scholarship (International)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>AU$ 5,000\/ year&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Adelaide is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. 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