Why you'll love Adelaide
A Tradition of Education Excellence
Adelaide’s list of graduates reads like a roll call of excellence. Three Nobel Laureates studied here and more than 100 graduates became Rhodes Scholars. And the establishment of new, world-renowned institutions cements Adelaide's place as Australia's Learning City. Find out more...
Affordable living
Although Adelaide is smaller than Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane the quality of lifestyle and education is still great, and it's cheaper! Statistics show it costs 24% more to live in Sydney, 21% more in Melbourne, 12% more in Perth and 8% more in Brisbane. Find out more...
Stay central
Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide, and much of it is in the city centre. Many students walk to their education institution and to work. And so you can get around cheaply and easily. Adelaide has exactly the same public transport discounts for international students as locals. Find out more...
Precision planning
New Yorker magazine once called Adelaide “the last well planned metropolis on earth”. The city was meticulously planned in 1836 and in every sense this layout sets the scene for contemporary Adelaide: traffic is rarely congested, people are relaxed and the skies are almost always clear. Find out more...
Kick-start your career
Adelaide has part-time jobs to fit in with a busy schedule. If you get a degree, diploma or trade qualification you receive five extra points towards your application for migration . And with growth in defence and mining, skilled workers like teachers, health professionals, engineers and IT specialists are needed.
A warm welcome
One in five South Australians were born overseas so we’re good at welcoming newcomers into our multicultural mix. Because South Australians originally hail from more than 120 countries, the state has a wonderful mix of influences. On arrival all students receive a Study Adelaide backpack and Survival Guide...
A real ‘Aussie’ experience
Adelaide attracts about 33,000 international students annually – a small amount compared to other cities. That’s great news if you want a genuine Australian study experience. There are more than 260,000 students in all, so you can meet the locals and immerse yourself in the culture.
The good life
Adelaide is widely known as the 20-minute city: you can leave a lecture in the centre of the city and still be at the beach or in the Adelaide Hills within half an hour. And there are plenty of festivals and events to keep you busy on weekends. The most famous are the Adelaide Festival of Arts, the Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide
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