Universities
Adelaide's three long-established universities have been popular with international students for many years and continue to sit high on international listings. And just recently, the city's status as an education hub has been further boosted by the arrival of two of the world's best universities.
The University of Adelaide
Renowned for being Australia's third oldest university and one of the finest in the world. The University of Adelaide is small enough to provide personal interaction with elite teaching staff, but large enough to offer a broad range of programs and outstanding opportunities for research. It attracts one of the highest levels of per capita research funding in Australia, and consistently ranks among the most research-intensive universities in the Asia-Pacific.
- Total student population: 20,558
- Total international students: 5,472
- Percentage of international students: 27%
- Teaching staff: 1,255
- Most popular undergraduate degree programs: Accounting & Finance, Commerce, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management
- Course Fees: A$15,000- A$25,000 (excluding Medicine & Dentistry)
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University of South Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is an innovative, outward looking university with a vibrant student community from all over the world. UniSA offers the most diverse educational menu in South Australia with opportunities for students to work in clinical and field placements, assist with industry based projects, work alongside people for industry and the professions or complete part of their studies overseas.
A third of UniSA’s students are citizens of other countries and the university has the largest number of international students in South Australia. UniSA is also committed to social justice, making education more accessible, and holds equity and diversity as core values.
- Total student population: 34603
- Total international students: 11575
- Percentage of international students: 33%
- Teaching staff: 1097
- Most popular undergraduate degree programs: Accounting & Commerce, Business & Commerce, Architecture, Communication, Media & Information. Computing & Information, Technology, Engineering, Journalism.
- Course fees: A$14,600 – A$21,800
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Flinders University
Flinders has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation in its courses and in its teaching. It was the first university in the world to have a bachelor course in nanotechnology, and the first in Australia to offer a graduate entry medical course.
Flinders staff have received a number of national awards for teaching excellence, including the Prime Minister’s Award for University Teacher of the Year in 2004 and 2006. In 2008 two members of staff became the first and only overseas recipients of a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (UK), and in 2009 eight of our staff received ALTC Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
Flinders students come from over 100 countries and alumni have built careers and lives that benefit communities in South Australia, across the nation, to almost all corners of the world.
- Total student population: 17,700
- Total international students: 3,200
- Percentage of international students: 18%
- Teaching staff: 795
- Most popular undergraduate degree programs: Biotechnology, Business and Commerce, Education, Engineering, Environment, Law, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Science, Social Work
- Course Fees: A$15,000 - A$40,000
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Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is Australia's first foreign university to open its doors in Adelaide. Students have the ability to live and learn in South Australia and have their qualifications recognized throughout the world. Courses include Masters of Science in Public Policy and Management, Masters of Science in Information Technology and Masters of Entertainment Technology.
- Ranked within the world's top 20 by the Times Higher Education Supplement
- Total student population: 102
- Total international students: 46
- Teaching staff: 6
- The Masters of Science in Public Policy and Management - course world ranking 4 (US News & World report)
- The Masters of Science in Information Technology - course world ranking 1 (US News & World report)
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University College London
Ranked fourth among the world’s top universities, University College London has arrived in Adelaide. Its School of Energy and Resources provides unique international education opportunities to those working, or who wish to work, in these key business sectors. The School has been established by UCL working in collaboration with the Government of South Australia and is proud to have Santos Ltd (www.santos.com) as its Foundation Partner. The UCL School of Energy and Resources, Australia (SERAus) offers internationally-recognised qualifications, at the forefront of thinking, from one of the world’s leading universities.
The UCL School of Energy and Resources has a niche programme offering that is industry focused across three streams:
- Executive Education – a portfolio of short courses designed for those who work directly in, or provide services to, the energy and resources industries;
- Master of Science (MSc) in Energy and Resources: Policy and Practice – a two-year programme (full-time) providing a rigorous and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary theory and practice in energy and natural resource management, and the economic and legal context within which the industries operate. The programme includes a unique nine-month industry placement;
- PhD Research – for research leadership in the energy and natural resources sectors.
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Uni Ballarat
The University of Ballarat is a leading regional, multi-sector university in Australia acknowledged for its excellence in education, training research and partnership outcomes. Partnering with the International Institute of Business and Information Technology to provide internationally recognized qualifications in IT and business management to international students in Adelaide.
Undergraduate courses: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Information Technology, and Bachelor of Information Systems
Postgraduate courses: Master of Business Administration, Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting),Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Information Technology and Master of Information Systems
Friendly atmosphere, small class sizes and energetic staff
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Australian Institute of Business Administration (AIBA)
The Australian Institute of Business Administration (AIBA) is a member of the Gibaran Learning Group, a 25-year-old higher education group specialising in undergraduate, postgraduate and research qualifications in business management. AIBA’s courses are delivered nationally, internationally and by distance learning.
With a focus on work-based and applied assessment techniques, AIBA produces graduates who are knowledgeable and ready to work in a wide range of business professions.
AIBA’s courses are delivered in Adelaide via interactive workshops by highly qualified teaching staff.
- Total student population: over 900
- Most popular postgraduate degree programs: Master of Business Administration (can be completed in 12 months); Advanced Master of Business Administration (can be completed in 16 months, i.e. 2 academic years)
- Course Fees: from AU$16,000 for MBA and AU$19,000 for Advanced MBA
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ICE WaRM
The Adelaide-based International Center of Excellence in Water Resources Management is recognized globally for its outstanding education, training and research programs. The centre brings together an Australia-wide network of education institutions and industry bodies to a deliver diverse range of high quality courses.
- Master of Water Resources Management, including Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma options, awarded through five partner universities: Flinders University, Deakin University, Central Queensland University, The University of Adelaide, and the University of South Australia
- Course delivery includes latest interactive audiovisual technology, providing direct access to leading national and international subject-matter specialists.
- Intensive short courses and study tours available
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