University of Adelaide
RANKED #81 IN THE WORLD BY THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION
- Established in 1874 (the third oldest university in Australia)
- 21,000 students, including 5,000 international students from 90 countries
- Member of the “Group of Eight” research intensive universities with three Nobel Prize winners, 102 Rhodes scholars and 104 Fulbright Scholars amongst its alumni
- High-quality teaching and research
- Modern facilities
- Comprehensive student support services
- Reasonably priced, accessible accommodation
- Located in the city on a tree-lined boulevard, close to the Art Gallery, Museum, State Library, National Wine Centre, Government House, Parliament House, Zoo, and the Botanic Gardens.
Location
Founded in 1836, Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and is an elegant, well-planned city of wide streets and boulevards, squares, parklands, and a mixture of historic and modern buildings. It is flanked by beaches and the Adelaide Hills and is close to world-famous wine regions.
With a population of 1.3 million, Adelaide is a cosmopolitan city with many festivals and a vibrant café culture. Adelaide enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool winters.
South Australia has a great variety of landscapes to explore outside Adelaide. The Barossa Valley, a world famous wine region, is 90 minutes from the city, and Kangaroo Island an hour by boat from the mainland, has pristine beaches & abundant wildlife. The Adelaide Hills within 30 minutes of the city, has lush farmland, historic villages & unspoilt bushland. Further afield are the Flinders Ranges with spectacular natural scenery: Adelaide is considered to be the gateway to Australia’s Outback.
Academic Highlights
Health sciences (including psychology) - Agriculture, food and wine
- Biological and physical sciences
- Commerce, business, economics and management
- Law
- Environmental and life sciences
- Engineering and computer science
- Information technology and communications
- Social sciences (especially Australian, Aboriginal, and Asian studies; human geography; and international economics)
CRICOS: 00123M
University Life
Participating in the extensive range of clubs and sports at the University is an excellent way to meet people and make friends with local students. The University offers almost 40 sports and has a fitness centre with strength fitness and resistance equipment. Classes such as aerobics, yoga, cross-training and dancing are also on offer. Qualified gym instructors are available to provide expert fitness advice.
The University also has 80 special interest clubs including the wine club, debating club, film club, environment collective, philosophy, photography, choral society, chess club, many religious and spiritual clubs, political clubs, and language clubs
The International Student Centre provides the opportunity for students to participate in a range of exciting tours which give students a unique chance to explore Australia in a safe but adventurous environment in the company of other University of Adelaide students. 2009 tours include Kangaroo Island (2 days), the Red Centre (8 days), and the Great Ocean Road to Melbourne (4 days). There are also a number of popular day trips to the Adelaide Hills and the famous Barossa Valley wine region.
*http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/Rankings2009-Top200.html