Adelaide University is a leading, contemporary public research university of global standing, officially launched in 2026 through the landmark merger of the University of Adelaide (est. 1874) and the University of South Australia (UniSA). Standing as a distinguished member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), the university is sustainably ranked in the top 1% of universities globally, sitting at #79 in the world.
With a collective 180 years of institutional heritage and the largest campus footprint in South Australia, Adelaide University delivers a highly accessible, future-focused curriculum designed in direct partnership with global industries. The institution is home to a vibrant community of over 64,000 students across multiple metropolitan and regional campuses, dedicated to driving breakthroughs in research, equity, and elite graduate employability.
Adelaide University provides a comprehensive range of safe, secure, and supportive living environments through its dedicated, 24/7 Accommodation Service. Students can choose from multiple living arrangements tailored to various budgets and lifestyles, including university-managed student residences (such as the Adelaide University Village, Mattanya, and Roseworthy residential colleges) and preferred purpose-built commercial partners (like Scape Adelaide University and Yugo Adelaide City).
Options span from fully furnished private studios and co-living shared apartments with all-inclusive utilities to local family homestays and verified private rentals via the university’s exclusive rental database. All primary options offer vibrant student communities, academic support, and modern amenities including on-site gyms, study spaces, and high-speed Wi-Fi, strategically located either on-campus or within minutes of Adelaide's central business district.
