Campus Setting
Located on Adelaide's cultural boulevard of North Terrace, the main campus
contains many of the University's original buildings. Recent years have seen the
rise of new buildings to accommodate world class schools. The modern, well-equipped
lecture theatres and seminar rooms, central
city location and access to the River Torrens parklands make it a popular
venue for national and international conferences.
Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition
of excellence in education and research, with world-class academics and a vibrant
student life.
The Students
Total student enrolments in 2007 increased to 20,478. North Terrace (includes
teaching hospitals) had 18,496 students, including 134 Aboriginal & Torres
Strait Islander students. The University had 4,739 international
students - onshore from more than 90 countries. Many high achieving undergraduates
go on to do honours and postgraduate study. Our graduates
have skills that go beyond the workplace, they make an impact on the world - degrees
with life impact.
The Faculties
The University is known internationally for excellence in research and teaching.
Many of our academic staff are national and international leaders in their fields.
Quality education is a strong focus of the five faculties:
Campus Map
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Campus Tours
Visitors are welcome to explore the University grounds on regular Tuesday morning Heritage tours. Bookings essential. Phone: 8303 5800
Virtual Tour
Photo gallery and video tour of the University.
Directions
Adelaide Airport is located 7km from the city centre and the University of Adelaide.
Travel time is approximately 15 minutes by car from the airport to North Terrace.
- Take Airport Road (north) departing international / domestic terminal (3
mins)
- Turn right (east) onto Sir Donald Bradman Drive - ahead to city (8 mins)
- Turn left (north) on West Terrace - ahead to North Terrace (2 mins)
- Turn right (east) on North Terrace - ahead to Pulteney Street (2 mins)
- Arrive at the University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Gate 23.
The interstate bus terminal is located on Franklin Street in the city. The interstate
train station is approximately 10 minutes by car to the city centre, and is located
in the suburb of Keswick.
Public Transport
Adelaide Metro buses
and the railway station are on North Terrace in the city. This site is very helpful
for new students or visitors who may not have their own transport.
Inter Campus Shuttle Bus service
'University Shuttle' travels between campus locations of the Faculty of Sciences.
Parking Permits
Applications for permits are made online.
The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, has a limited number of parking spaces available for staff, students and the general public during specified times. Parking permits are issued in order to control the number of parking spaces within the North Terrace campus and associated off campus parking bays.
After Hours Public Parking Times And Fees
Parking is available after hours to the public, staff and students without
current parking permit. Tickets must be purchased from ticket machines located either level of the Underground
Car Park - inside Gate 23 North Terrace, inside Gate 10 Victoria Drive and Gate
13 Kintore Avenue. Tickets must be clearly displayed on the right hand side of
the dashboard.
After hours are:
Monday to Friday after 4.30pm until 9:15am the following day.
All day Saturday, Sunday and any SA public holiday.
Note: Public holidays do not include semester vacation or the University Christmas break
For further information - Parking Policy: Car Parking Procedures
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