University of South Australia

50 North Tce, Adelaide

#=340 QS Global World Ranking
PublicStatus
Very HighResearch Output
16,627Total Students
1,552Faculty
3,640Int'l Students

About

The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous.

Ranked number one in Australia for quality education and number six worldwide^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.

Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed with strong professional emphasis and in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain practical skills and graduate career ready.

^2020THE University Impact Rankings

*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research

About

The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous.

^2020THE University Impact Rankings

*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research

University highlights

2012
#293
2014
#=341
2015
#333
2016
#288
2017
#=288
2018
#=279
2019
#=264
2020
#=274
2021
#=295
2022
#=326
2023
#=363
2024
#=326
2025
#=340

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Student & Staff

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Total students

16,627

PG students

15%

UG students

85%

International students

3,640

PG students

36%

UG students

64%

Total faculty staff

1,552

Int'l staff

760

Domestic staff

792

Total students

16,627

PG students

15%

UG students

85%

International students

3,640

PG students

36%

UG students

64%

Total faculty staff

1,552

Domestic staff

792

Int'l staff

760

2024

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Scholarships

Offered

Yes

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