The new University of Adelaide has officially started. With the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia have finally “tied the knot”, Australia has welcomed a brand new higher education institution – Adelaide University (AU), whose abbreviation is the same as the Australian logo.
01 – New Logo of the New University of Adelaide
Current alumni network
AU was formed by the merger of the University of Adelaide (ranked 82nd in the world) and the University of South Australia (ranked 340th in the world), marking the arrival of Australia’s newest university with 400,000 alumni, named the University of Adelaide.
Low score admission, pathway to success
Students with low GPA and poor background can first choose to apply to the University of South Australia, which is ranked 340th. After graduation, they can obtain a degree certification ranked in the top 100 or even top 50!
The youngest member of Go8
It is expected that AU will be on par with the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland and Australian National University in terms of strength, reputation, funding and academic achievements. This marks a major development in Australia’s education sector and puts the University of Adelaide on the international stage.
From 2026, AU will begin to recruit international students and is expected to gain a foothold in Australia’s higher education sector, reaching the top five or six.
02 – School Overview
Professional field
AU was formed by the merger of the University of Adelaide (ranked 82nd in the world) and the University of South Australia (ranked 340th in the world), marking the arrival of Australia’s newest university with 400,000 alumni, named the University of Adelaide.
AU will offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes all the major disciplines currently offered in both schools. There will be more than 19 professional fields for students to explore, covering accounting, business and economics, animal and veterinary sciences, media, information technology, engineering, education, nursing, etc. More professional fields and degrees will be introduced in the future, such as Aboriginal languages, allied health, agriculture, creative arts, law, music, midwifery and oral health.
New university opens 7 campuses
Adelaide City Campus
Magill Campus
Mawson Campus
Mount Gambier Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Waite Campus
Whyalla Campus
03 – Australian University has a promising future
Jane Johnston, CEO of StudyAdelaide, said: “The new AU university meets the needs of contemporary students and industry and will enhance Adelaide’s global profile and competitiveness as a world-class study destination. It further enhances our state’s ability to attract the best students from around the world and creates an influential and globally-reaching alumni network for both domestic and international students.”
“Our graduates will be equipped to meet the multi-generational needs of our state and nation and to address rapidly changing global challenges. AU is poised for a bright future. We are also committed to elevating the student experience to be among the top five in the nation, providing a comprehensive and connected student journey that helps our learners transform themselves, their communities and the world – unlocking their potential and achieving their goals,” said Professors Lloyd and Høj.
In addition, AU will fully integrate the strong research capabilities and extensive industry partnerships of its founding institutions. By working in partnership with the community, AU will conduct large-scale, focused research to further promote innovation and economic development, and integrate industry and research-oriented learning into all degrees while providing a rich learning experience.
The forecast model shows that AU’s activities will contribute approximately A$4.7 billion to the Australian economy each year. Currently, the University of Adelaide is ranked 89th in the QS World University Rankings, while the University of South Australia is ranked 326th.
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