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The University of Adelaide is consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world
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A world lead university
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ding We offer you a world-class education. The University of Adelaide is consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world*. A member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s benchmark universities, we are leaders in teaching and research. Over 86% of our research discipline areas have been rated at or above world-class**.
On a per capita basis we are Australia’s top performer in attracting national competitive research grants. When you graduate from the University of Adelaide you do so with a qualification that is highly regarded and professionally recognised across the globe.
*This is based on the Times Higher Education Supplement, QS and Shanghai Jiao Tong Rankings **Australian Research Council, Excellence in Research for Australia, 2012
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With an undergraduate degree from the University of Adelaide you will have a distinct advantage when you start your career. You will be equipped with new skills and knowledge gained through your experience with a world-class teaching staff.
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Journey You will be inspired to achieve and make a difference in your field. And, as one of our graduates, you will leave us prepared for future challenges and opportunities. You can look forward to your future with confidence, knowing that you are backed by a university with almost 140 years of excellence in education. As Australia’s third oldest university we are distinguished by our inspiring tradition of learning and emphasis on equality— we were the first Australian university to admit women.
We have long been a research leader, playing a role in many of the world’s important discoveries and advancements. Our graduates have contributed to shaping educational, political and social arenas—like our graduate Sir Howard Florey who developed penicillin into an antibiotic treatment, leaving a lasting legacy for the global community. Today we attract not only the brightest school leavers, but also welcome students via many alternative entry pathways. We look forward to supporting you to achieve your best and welcome you to start your journey here.
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The University of Adelaide offers over 120 unique undergraduate programs across many disciplines. Pursue your passions and study for a single, double or combined degree. You can also study across disciplines, such as commerce and law or engineering and science. We are one of Australia’s leading research universities and every degree includes a research component. You will undertake an individual research project in your final year. You may even want to
challenge yourself by enrolling in one of our Advanced Bachelors degrees. Our University prepares educated leaders who are career and life ready, not just ready for a job. You will leave us with strong professional skills and confidence to excel in your chosen career.
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An increasingly globalised world demands future leaders who are culturally aware and exposed to learning and life experiences beyond their home. Studying overseas is an exciting option available to all students as part of their degree program. Global Learning experiences let you study part of your degree at one of several universities overseas. With many funding schemes and opportunities for credit, you can stay on track with your studies and gain a unique and affordable learning experience abroad.
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For those who need or prefer to stay in Adelaide, the International Student Host Program is an alternative option that offers a home-grown global perspective and a chance to build international networks. The University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities. Nearly 30% of students and a large contingent of staff are recruited internationally. Adelaide’s affordability, accessibility, friendliness, cultural and sporting attractions, and climate make it one of the most appealing university towns in the world.
Nearly 30% of students and a large contingent of staff are recruited internationally.
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The University of Adelaide has built strong links and relationships with business, industry and the community. As a student you can take on internships or paid work experience. Work on projects for real clients. Collaborate on innovative research. Work in the interest of social justice or develop new alternatives for improving our world. These alliances provide invaluable real world experience and can give you an advantage when you are beginning your career.
Some partnerships have been formalised and are long term, such as the RSPCA program at Roseworthy campus and the Community Outreach Dental Program in Adelaide’s CBD. Others are specially sought out, matched with individual student’s interests. We want you, and every student, to benefit from our networks and gain a breadth of learning experience.
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The teaching staff at the University of Adelaide are passionate leaders in their fields. They will share with you their passion for new knowledge and lead you through your own journey of discovery. You will have an enviable opportunity to learn from— and be inspired by—the people at the cutting edge of their disciplines. Members of our teaching staff have received Australian Awards for University Teaching. Conferred by the Australian Government, these prestigious awards celebrate teaching excellence and enhanced student learning.
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Together with low staff-student ratios, this commitment to quality teaching means you will be given every opportunity to excel. To date we have fostered over 120 Fulbright Scholars, and over 100 Rhodes scholars, who have gone on to make great achievements in their fields.
We provide a learning experience that is exciting and inspiring. It will also challenge you. Together with your peers you will seek and discover new knowledge and skills. You’ll do this at a University that recognises the importance of high quality infrastructure. Since 2007, we have invested $400 million in state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. These facilities fundamentally support the unique way in which our students learn. Study with us and you are more likely to learn through small group discovery and regular close
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interaction with your lecturers— something unheard of at many universities. We provide you with flexibility in choosing your study tools. Bring your own device, sync it with the University’s network and use our software rather than buying your own copy or waiting to use a shared computer. We are also moving toward more flexible delivery, enhancing face-to-face learning with online learning.
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University life is about more than just study. The University of Adelaide has a thriving student club scene boasting a rich and colourful history of over 130 years. Whether your interests are sporting, cultural, intellectual or beyond, you’ll find people like you getting involved and exploring all that University life has to offer. Among the 35 sporting clubs are the Adelaide University Boat Club (formed in 1881), the Adelaide University Cricket Club (1907), and AUSKI (1967), which runs Australia’s largest university snow ski trip.
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Our 90 student union clubs celebrate interests and social causes from theatre and fair trade, to swing dance and aeronautics. And if there’s not a club for it, why not start your own? Many of our campus activities and social events are organised by the Adelaide University Union. They run or fund everything from Student Radio and social events, to the oncampus Fitness Hub sports centre. You can also study and socialise with other students at Hub Central and enjoy a show or a drink at our iconic Adelaide Unibar.
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vibrant camp Our campuses are welcoming, dynamic places with a wide range of experiences for all students, where energetic events exist alongside quiet study spaces.
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pus Our main campus is on North Terrace in the heart of Adelaide. It is the site of most of the University’s teaching and research facilities and offers the widest range of programs. Outside of the city the University has three specialist campuses, each with a unique focus, supporting learning, research and collaboration. Roseworthy is an internationally renowned centre for excellence
in dryland agriculture, natural resource management and animal production.
Depending on your undergraduate degree, you could study at one or more of these campuses.
Waite is the largest agricultural research complex in the Southern Hemisphere, with expertise in areas such as plant biotechnology and cereal breeding.
The University also operates the National Wine Centre of Australia, an education hub for students and an award-winning destination for tourists and the public.
Thebarton is one of Australia’s leading university-owned technology and research parks, offering graduates the opportunity to work with innovative companies.
Supporting our vision for global education, we have formalised an alliance in Singapore. The Ngee Ann – Adelaide Education Centre (NAAEC) offers a growing range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
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The University of Adelaide is a university for today’s world. We welcome the diversity of experience, interests and culture all our students bring. Our student body represents 99 countries with an international student population of almost 30%. If you are coming to us from outside of Australia, our International Student Centre can help you to make a smooth transition to life in Adelaide and give you support while you are studying. The centre’s many services include orientation programs, the Language and Cultural Exchange program, the ‘Talking to Aussies’ program, and one-on-one support from advisers. Many of the University’s teaching areas also offer their own support programs for international students.
The University of Adelaide has a proud history of programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, beginning in 1972 with our Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music. Since 1987 our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme has made it possible for many more Indigenous students to study with us. So much so that, less than a decade later we launched Wilto Yerlo, our dedicated Centre for Aboriginal Education.
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Join remarkable alumni and teaching staff When you begin your university education it is hard to imagine where your studies might take you or what you might achieve. These are just a few of the stories of our alumni and teaching staff...
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Howard Florey Scientist and Nobel Laureate
Howard Florey graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in 1921. At that time no one could have imagined what he would achieve. Antibiotics did not exist and a simple cut or scrape could lead to a fatal wound infection. In 1940 Florey and his team changed the course of history when they developed penicillin into an antibiotic treatment. The medical discovery won him a Nobel Prize and—more importantly—continues to save many millions of lives.
Sir Douglas Mawson Professor and Antarctic explorer
Douglas Mawson was a much-loved lecturer in mineralogy and petrology at the University for almost 50 years. His interest in Antarctica was sparked by his extensive fieldwork on Precambrian glaciations in the Flinders Ranges. So in 1907, Mawson joined Ernest Shackleton’s Nimrod expedition, seeing it as an opportunity to advance scientific research. And it was! On a harsh 2000 km trek over 122 days, Mawson discovered the South Magnetic Pole with fellow explorers Tannatt Edgeworth David and Alistair Mackay. His three later expeditions to Antarctica also yielded scientific breakthroughs in fields from glaciology to bacteriology. Today, Mawson is remembered for his significant contributions to the understanding of Antarctica, the knowledge of Australian geology, and for his commitment to wildlife protection.
Rebecca Richards Indigenous Rhodes Scholar
Rebecca Richards became the first Indigenous Rhodes Scholar in 2010, winning the prestigious scholarship to Oxford University. Rebecca is a member of the Adnyamathanha and Barngarla peoples of the Flinders Ranges. As a child travelling to the region with her father she would see the traditional rock art of her people and share in stories about her heritage. At age 14 Richards’ interest in anthropology was ignited when doing fieldwork there with her father, and the Head of Anthropology at the South Australian Museum, Dr Philip Jones. The information they gathered was invaluable and later used in the determination of Native Title. Rebecca is now a passionate leader in the Indigenous community; committed to preserving and promoting Aboriginal culture. With access to the Pitt Rivers Museum and Bodleian Library at Oxford she hopes to help repatriate objects and knowledge, sharing them with Indigenous communities in Australia.
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The University of Adelaide welcomes students from all different educational backgrounds, from students who have recently and successfully completed high school to those who haven’t studied for decades. If you have the skills needed for learning, and the motivation and potential to succeed at university study, we believe you should have the opportunity, and the access, to a great education. In addition to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) we offer many other entry pathways. These include the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), TAFE, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Australian Defence Force and our own free, one-year University Preparatory Program (UPP) that can improve your numeracy, literacy and research skills.
Bonus points are awarded for SACE students studying a language other than English or a specialist maths subject in SACE Stage 2. Bonus points can also be added through our Fairway schemes, which aim to make university entry accessible to more students regardless of their financial situation, educational background or location. We also know it can be nervewracking waiting for a university offer to enrol in a program. Many of our programs have an Adelaide Approved entry score. If you meet or exceed this ATAR score, you will receive an offer for that program*.
*Some criteria apply, visit www.ua.edu.au/study/highschool/getting-in/approved for more details.
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Starting your University of Adelaide has a range of entry pathways suited to students from a diversity of backgrounds and experience. Regardless of where you are in life, what you have already achieved or what you want to achieve, the University will find a pathway suitable for you. High school students
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A completed South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or International Baccalaureate (IB) or equivalent.
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A Grade Point Average (GPA) score for an individual degree completed at least half a year full-time equivalent university study. Credit or advanced standing may be available for previous studies.
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or Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Credit or advanced standing may be available for previous studies.
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r Degree Contact us for expert advice or if you need any further information. Our friendly staff are here to provide you with all the guidance and support you need.
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STAT Anyone over 18 who has not completed more than, or equal to, two years fulltime tertiary study in the last two years.
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Please refer to our Entry Pathways webpage for more information: www.ua.edu.au/study/pathways
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Many students work part-time to ensure they have an income to support their studies. However, there are other financial options for you to consider. We believe you should be able to study at the University of Adelaide regardless of your financial situation. The University has one of the most generous collections of scholarships in Australia. Aside from offering scholarships for high achievers, we also offer assistance to students who are facing the challenges of moving from a remote location or studying with a disability. For more information, visit www.ua.edu.au/scholarships The University of Adelaide and the Adelaide University Union (AUU) also offer grants and loans, such as short-term emergency loans, to help you through financial difficulties. If you are a low-income student studying with us for the first time, you may qualify for the Equal Access Grant Scheme.
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To help Australian and other eligible students pay their share of their program fees, the Government offers the Higher Education Contribution Scheme-Higher Education Loan Program (HECS-HELP). You pay this loan back through the Australian Tax Office once you reach the earnings threshold after uni. You may also be able to get financial assistance through Centrelink. This is available for full-time and part-time students with approved circumstances. If you think you may qualify, contact Centrelink. The AUU’s Student Care office can help with advice and information. If you are looking to work parttime while studying, the AUU’s Employment Services can help you find work. For more information, visit www.lifeoncampus.org.au
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To help you succeed as a student, the University of Adelaide offers support services. These are wide ranging from academic, administrative, counselling and support services. In many cases, they are also free. You can find help with everything from bridging courses in maths to grief and bereavement counselling, from help with learning disabilities to networking with students doing the same study program as you.
You might think you will never need these services, but they can provide great support should your situation change. Our services help thousands of students every year. If you have a question or a problem, or need some assistance, we are here to help.
You can find more information about services at www.ua.edu.au/student or visit Information Services in Hub Central.
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See a bright future Learning and life at the University of Adelaide is even more vibrant, exciting and welcoming when experienced first hand. We hope you will take the opportunity to tour our campuses, meet lecturers at Open Day and explore our communities online. We look forward to welcoming and supporting you as you begin your journey with us.
For further information please contact: University Contact Centre The University of Adelaide, SA 5005 Australia Telephone: (08) 8313 7335 Freecall: 1800 061 459 (interstate and country) Enquiries: www.ua.edu.au/student/enquiries
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