About Adelaide University

Shaping what’s next

Adelaide University is Australia’s university for the future ranked in the global top 100.* With more than 180 years of collective experience and achievement, Adelaide University is leveraging the capabilities and resources of its foundation institutions to launch bright futures and breakthroughs.

We’re transforming teaching and learning for contemporary learners and global citizens, and establishing South Australia as a centre for progress and innovation through partnered research that is nation-critical and globally relevant. Our activities will contribute an estimated $4.7 billion a year to the Australian economy, driving greater investments and opportunities.  

A place for excellence and equity, Adelaide University is a member of Australia’s Group of Eight universities, and is shaping what’s next for a better Australia and a better world.

_{*Ranked 79, 2027 QS World University Rankings}