FAQs for students

The University of Adelaide and Kaplan Higher Education have been reviewing the long-term future of the Melbourne Campus, looking at how and where programs are best delivered to continue to give students a high-quality experience into the future.

This review is part of broader planning as the University of Adelaide prepares to transition to Adelaide University in 2026 – a new and exciting chapter in higher education.

As a result of this review, it has been jointly agreed to close the Melbourne Campus at the end of 2025. From 2026, award programs will be offered at the new Adelaide University’s South Australian campuses. Pathway programs will continue at University of Adelaide College to help students prepare for university study.

The Melbourne Campus will continue to operate as usual until the end of 2025, with no changes to teaching, support or services during this time.

The University will support you to continue your program – and you will not be disadvantaged.

Depending on where you are at with your studies, there are several options that can be explored, including:

• A supported relocation to Adelaide with access to a full range of support services and facilities.
• Transfer to another higher education provider that you independently select and arrange.
• Transfer to Monash University, a Group of Eight university in Melbourne, if you meet eligibility requirements and either transfer in 2025 or from Semester 1, 2026 with more than two years left in your degree. We are also actively exploring the potential for transfer to other higher education providers in Melbourne.

A dedicated adviser will work with you to plan for your future studies, answer your questions and assist with any changes to your study plan, should you wish to make them.

You and your education are our priority and we want to ensure you have a high-quality study experience.

One of the options you can consider is a supported relocation to Adelaide to continue your studies at the new Adelaide University from 2026.

Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia into a new Australian university transforming education, research and innovation.

If you transition to Adelaide University, you will be part of a Group of Eight university that has just been named in the QS Rankings as among the world’s top 100 universities.

There are many other benefits to living and studying in Adelaide. Adelaide is one of the world’s most liveable cities and is a lively, safe and affordable place to study. Just recently it was named happiest city in Australia.

We acknowledge that the various alternative study options may raise financial considerations. We will discuss these with you as part of transition planning.

The University of Adelaide offers refunds on fees paid by international students in specific circumstances. Find out more about the circumstances when a refund will be paid.

We will talk with you about your unique circumstances as part of transition planning and give you direct support to answer your questions.

A release is required if an international student wishes to transfer to another registered education provider within six months of commencement of their principal program, or during any program(s) prior to the principal program.

We will discuss with you whether this applies in your circumstance and support you with any steps to continue your study program. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged.

We are committed to providing you with the best possible start and long-term continuity in your studies.

A dedicated adviser will discuss your circumstances with you and assist you with any changes to your study plan, should you wish to make them.

Your preferred timing will be considered as part of those discussions.

A student update will be held on campus on Tuesday 5 August from 10.00am to 11.00am. We highly encourage you to attend. There will be an opportunity to ask your questions.

If you attended on Monday but would like to attend again you are very welcome.

This week is an opportunity to gather all the information you need to make the decision that's right for you. There are many options you can consider.

Every student will have a dedicated adviser who will work with them to discuss their individual circumstances.

A meeting with your dedicated adviser will be scheduled and added to your calendar by close of business on Tuesday 5 August.

Adelaide-based counsellors are available at Counselling Support and offer free and confidential emotional support. If you would like to speak with one of our team please contact us using the following webform and we will get back to you as soon as we can
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling/.

The University Crisis line is also available from 5pm to 9am through the week and 24/7 on the weekend on 1300 167 654.