AUSTRALIA’s newest major university will bring a whole new generation of learners and innovators to Adelaide – one of the most liveable and beautiful cities in the world.

Launching in 2026, Adelaide University is a place for progress, much like its home city. Adelaide is at the centre of future industries and technological advances across areas like energy, space, manufacturing, healthcare, food and wine, and the creative industries – a global study destination where education meets research and industry. In fact, Adelaide also boasts the largest health and biomedical precinct in the southern hemisphere.

“The new Adelaide University will play a key role in shaping our city’s future and will bring international students from around the world with the skills and thinking to drive continued growth and innovation, says Ms Jane Johnston, Chief Executive of StudyAdelaide. “This is an exciting chapter, with new curriculum being created and a strong focus on integration with industry, which will benefit all students who study there.” Adelaide University is designed for curious minds and lifelong knowledge seekers, offering students access to one of the highest standards of education and lifestyle in the world. With a bold ambition to deliver Australia’s most contemporary and future-focused curriculum, Adelaide University will offer its students an outstanding study experience, closely aligned to local industry with extensive opportunities for work integrated learning. This will be matched with a vibrant campus life, creating connections across one of Australia’s largest student populations.

“Adelaide is an ideal location for international students to build their careers because the state can provide work experience in these top fields so when they graduate, they become part of an in-demand talent pool for jobs we need globally now and into the future,” says Ms Johnston.

Ranked 28th in the world in the QS Best Student Cities 2025 rankings and 11th in the latest Economist Intelligence Unit’s Liveability Index, Adelaide is a friendly and energetic capital city. It’s well-known for its festivals, cultural life and sporting events, including the Adelaide Fringe Festival, OzAsia Festival, Illuminate Adelaide, Tasting Australia, and more. Adelaide has a balance of natural landscapes with lush parklands, pristine beaches, unique wildlife and outdoor adventures, along with an urban renewal that sees an ever-evolving skyline and lively hospitality scenes like our city laneways and Chinatown. Known as the ’20-minute city’, Adelaide is highly accessible. It makes you feel right at home and its inclusivity and diverse population contributes to the city’s multicultural identity. Adelaide is compact and easy to navigate. Living costs, including public transport, rent and food, are also more affordable than most major Australian cities.

“Our city stands out because of its vitality and liveability – we have everything on our doorstep, says Ms Johnston.

“We host more than 400 festivals and events each year, so students can immerse themselves in the social and cultural fabric of our great city. Many international students also get involved in volunteering while they are here, embracing the local community and forming lasting friendships.”

Adelaide is a bright city and Adelaide University will create brighter futures. As the newest member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), Adelaide University is positioned in a globally connected destination, ready to welcome you. Adelaide University is now accepting international student applications for 2026. Discover more at adelaideuni.edu.au