Brand Profile Statements

The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and teaching institution. We are centred on discovering new knowledge, pursuing innovation and preparing the educated leaders of tomorrow. 

The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and teaching institution. We are centred on discovering new knowledge, pursuing innovation and preparing the educated leaders of tomorrow. 

As Australia’s third oldest university, we have a well-established reputation for excellence and progressive thinking. This continues today, with the University proudly ranked in the top one percent, among the world’s elite.

The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and teaching institution. We are centred on discovering new knowledge, pursuing innovation and preparing the educated leaders of tomorrow. 

As Australia’s third oldest university, we have a well-established reputation for excellence and progressive thinking. This continues today, with the University proudly ranked in the top one percent, among the world’s elite.

We recognise exceptional people as one of our greatest assets. Adelaide has over 100 Rhodes Scholars and five Nobel Laureates among its distinguished alumni. We attract academic staff who are global leaders in their fields, along with the best and brightest students, who graduate equipped to embark on a fulfilling career.    

The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and teaching institution. We are centred on discovering new knowledge, pursuing innovation and preparing educated leaders of tomorrow. 

As Australia’s third oldest university, we have a well-established reputation for excellence and progressive thinking. This continues today, with the University proudly ranked in the top one percent, among the world’s elite. Locally we are recognised as a vital contributor to the health, wealth and cultural life of the South Australian community.

The University recognises exceptional people as one of its greatest assets. Adelaide has over 100 Rhodes Scholars and five Nobel Laureates among its distinguished alumni. We attract academic staff who are global leaders in their field, along with the best and brightest students, who graduate equipped to embark on a fulfilling career.

With a reputation for research quality, our researchers are committed to solving the world’s grandest challenges and having significant impact on the economy, health, public policy and the quality of life. Specialist institutes and centres work collaboratively across disciplines, and in partnership with industry and government.

Adelaide offers high-quality education experiences across a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Students learn under the expert guidance of global leaders, developing research skills, an international perspective and career readiness.

The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and teaching institution. We are centred on discovering new knowledge, pursuing innovation and preparing the educated leaders of tomorrow. 

As Australia’s third oldest university, we have a well-established reputation for excellence and progressive thinking. This continues today, with the University proudly ranked in the top one percent, among the world’s elite. Locally we are recognised as a vital contributor to the health, wealth and cultural life of the South Australian community.

The University recognises exceptional people as one of its greatest assets. Adelaide has produced over 100 Rhodes Scholars, including Australia’s first indigenous recipient, and has five Nobel Laureates among its distinguished alumni. We attract academic staff who are global leaders in their field, and our 27,000 students are some of the best and brightest, hailing from more than 90 countries.  

Our researchers are committed to solving the world’s grandest challenges and making a significant impact on the economy, health, public policy and the quality of life. Research takes place across specialist institutes and centres, where over 1700 researchers work collaboratively, across disciplines, and in partnership with industry and government.  Their excellence is recognised worldwide, with 99% of our research areas rated as ‘world standard or above’ in the latest ‘Excellence in Research Australia’ assessment.

Adelaide’s research strengths span a wide range of sectors including food and wine, defence and security, health and medicine, mining and energy, and the environment. 

Adelaide offers a distinctive, high-quality learning experience for its students. We provide a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across five faculties. Students learn from and are inspired by academics who are global leaders in their fields, and research skills are embedded throughout all learning. This academic environment ensures that outstanding scholars graduate as independent, creative thinkers, equipped for a successful career.

Adelaide’s diverse student body ensures its students are exposed to international perspectives. Domestic students learn with and from international counterparts from over 90 different countries, providing the opportunity to build strong global networks.

The University has three campuses, North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy, with each offering superior facilities and technology to enable advanced learning and research.

North Terrace is the historic main campus, based in the heart of Adelaide’s city centre. Blending sandstone heritage with state-of-the-art facilities, it is the primary location of undergraduate teaching and the base for a broad range of research. Its new Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building, located in the South Australian Health and Biomedical Precinct, is a state-of-the-art facility housing 1600 students and 600 health researchers.

The Waite Campus is the leading plant and agricultural science research site in the Southern Hemisphere. The 300-acre site hosts 1200 researchers from the University and co-located partners, facilitating research across agriculture, food, wine, nutrition and natural resources science.
The Roseworthy Campus is an internationally renowned centre for excellence in dryland agriculture, natural resource management, animal production. It is the home of teaching and research in animal and veterinary sciences and hosts the state’s only veterinary school.