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The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is a world-class institution centred on discovering new knowledge, pursuing innovation, education and research excellence, and addressing our local and global communities’ evolving needs.

Home to over 22,000 students and 3,000 full-time staff, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and located in the heart of one of the world’s most liveable cities. Our student body reflects our diverse international community, with over 31% of our students coming from more than 100 countries.

Established in 1874, we are ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s third oldest university and have a long and remarkable history of achievement, which includes producing one third of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Nobel Laureates, more than 110 Rhodes Scholars (including ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s first Indigenous winner) and more than 160 Fulbright Scholars.

But while our heritage is rich with accomplishment, our focus remains firmly on making history in the future.

As a truly global institution, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has the unique capacity to leverage its outstanding international reputation and culturally diverse staff, students and alumni to connect South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to the world and the world to South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.

Our globally linked community places us at the leading edge of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s international engagement and development as a dynamic, cosmopolitan state.

With our innovative culture, cutting-edge research and learning facilities, modern infrastructure, and internationalised learning experiences, we have all the ingredients to tackle global research challenges, deliver positive impacts, and develop active global citizens.

The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has globally recognised strengths in:

• Defence, Cyber & Space
• Agriculture, Food & Wine
• Health & Biotech
• Energy, Mining & Resources
• Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change
• Creativity & Culture

As a member of the , a coalition of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s most research-intensive institutions, the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ has several research institutes and centres and is a destination of choice for highly-talented researchers, students, government and industry partners. 

Learn more about the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s research institutes