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Adelaide University
(AU)
About
Adelaide University is a public research university based in Adelaide, Australia. Founded in 2024 and officially opened on 29 January 2026, it merged the University of Adelaide, the third-oldest university in Australia, and the University of South Australia (UniSA), which had an antecedent history dating back to 1856. Its two main campuses are located in the Adelaide city centre, one, City West, a...
Adelaide University is a public research university based in Adelaide, Australia. Founded in 2024 and officially opened on 29 January 2026, it merged the University of Adelaide, the third-oldest university in Australia, and the University of South Australia (UniSA), which had an antecedent history dating back to 1856. Its two main campuses are located in the Adelaide city centre, one, City West, adjacent to the Adelaide BioMed City and near the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and the other, City East, located at the east end of North Terrace, near the Lot Fourteen tech precincts and containing the original University of Adelaide campus, with additional campuses located across its home state of South Australia.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 51 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 43,623
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 30.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 27%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
46 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 89 | 56.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 91 | 59.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 96 | 59.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 101–125 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 101–125 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 126–150 | 56.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126–150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Adelaide University?
Adelaide University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 79, THE Rank 133, US News Rank 92.
When was Adelaide University founded?
Adelaide University was founded in 2024.
What are the top subjects at Adelaide University?
Top subjects at Adelaide University include: Mineral & Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Dentistry, Nursing, Architecture.
Where is Adelaide University located?
Adelaide University is located in Adelaide, Australia.