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Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is the third oldest university in Australia and contains some of Adelaide's most iconic and historically significant buildings. But when you step within our campus gates, you'll discover more than just rich history and elegant architecture.

Whether you're a history buff or a wine-lover, tourist or prospective student, you'll find a vibrant community, buzzing with people, home to cutting-edge facilities and the creative energy of a world leader in research. Innovative facilities stand side-by-side with heritage-listed buildings to create an atmosphere that is unique in South Australia.

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  • North Terrace campus

    North Terrace campus

    North Terrace campus

    Nestled in the cultural heart of the city, the North Terrace campus is the primary location of undergraduate teaching and the historic core of the University. As the earliest home of the University, North Terrace offers a wealth of heritage-listed buildings. Heritage tours not only give the visitor a detailed insight into the unique history of the University, but offer access to the everyday life of a thriving campus.

    Visit North Terrace campus

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    Discover the beautiful main campus of South Australia’s first, and still top, university—right in the heart of the city. Home to vast amounts of cutting-edge learning and research, iconic heritage-listed architecture and a lively social life, our North Terrace birthplace is unforgettable.

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    School groups

    The Domestic Recruitment Team offers guided campus tours for schools groups (years 10-12) facilitated by a current University of Adelaide Student. Please visit the Teacher & Career Counsellors site for more information.

    Wirltu Yarlu also offers tailored tours for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Parents, caregivers and other family members are also welcome.

    Self-guided tours

    For individuals and other groups who wish to explore the University at their own pace, we have produced a self-guided tour brochure

    North Terrace campus: Phone: +61 8 8313 7335
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    North Terrace campus map (online)

  • Waite campus

    Waite campus

    Waite campus

    Waite campus is the largest concentration of agricultural research and teaching expertise in the Southern Hemisphere.
     
    Established in 1924 and located at Urrbrae in Adelaide, South Australia, ‘The Waite’ is a co-located partnership of 15 complementary organisations and centres engaged in world-class research and development in plant, agricultural, food, wine and natural resources science.

    A highlight of the campus is Urrbrae House, built in 1891, which includes the first scientific laboratory of the Waite Research Institute; and the internationally renowned Waite Arboretum.

    Visit Waite campus

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    Get to know the largest centre of agricultural research and teaching expertise in the Southern Hemisphere—and third largest in the world. Waite provides the perfect environment for you to thrive.

    On campus tours

    • The Waite Historic Precinct offers a variety of garden and historic tours within Urrbrae House, Urrbrae House Gardens, Waite Arboretum and the Waite Conservation Reserve (which also offers self-guided walks).

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    Waite campus map (online)

  • Roseworthy campus

    Roseworthy campus

    Roseworthy campus

    Australia's first agricultural college was established at Roseworthy, 50km north of Adelaide, in 1883, and joined forces with the University of Adelaide in 1991. Roseworthy is an internationally renowned centre for excellence in dryland agriculture and animal production. Located on a 1600 hectare property, the campus includes a working farm on which students gain practical experience and training.

    Research and teaching is aided by the University of Adelaide's Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital based on the campus which offer a complete range of veterinary care, diagnostic services and student teaching facilities supervised by experienced and compassionate veterinary professionals.

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    Visit Roseworthy campus

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    Take a look around our world-renowned centre of excellence in animal and veterinary science teaching and research. If you’re dreaming of a career working with or caring for animals, Roseworthy is where it all begins.

    On campus tours

    Guided tours: Guided tours of the Roseworthy Campus are available twice per year as part of the organised Information Session Day and Roseworthy Campus Open Day. These events will be advertised by the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology.
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    Roseworthy campus map (online)

  • Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences Building

    Visit the AHMS building

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    Explore the towering, state-of-the-art home to much of our world-class health learning and research—without climbing a step. Located in the heart of the Adelaide BioMed City precinct, our Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building is a technological marvel.

  • National Wine Centre

    National Wine Centre

    The National Wine Centre

    Situated on the corner of Adelaide's stunning Botanic Gardens, the National Wine Centre houses an award winning, state-of-the-art Wine Discovery Journey comprising five interactive rooms. Here guests can enjoy winemaking from the ground up, enjoy a meal from the à la carte menu while tasting premium Australian wines, or take a walk through the 2.6 hectare vineyard. The Centre is an educational hub for tourists, the general public and a working teaching centre for the University of Adelaide's wine-related academic programs. Entry to the Centre is free.

    National Wine Centre: Phone: +61 8 8313 3355
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