Universities in Adelaide, Australia
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  • Universities in Adelaide
  • Ranked in at least one ranking
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  • Different Rankings list
  • Universities in Adelaide
  • (22 institution and 4 subject rankings)
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  • Global Rankings rank
  • Universities in Adelaide
  • Among TOP 200
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Adelaide
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World University Rankings. Includes 3 universities from Adelaide.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics. 4 universities from Adelaide appear in this ranking.
  • 03 Jul, 2023: Publication of THE Young University Rankings. University of South Australia ranked #52.
  • 27 Jun, 2023: New edition of QS World University Rankings. 3 universities in Adelaide ranked.

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and it’s one of the five most populous cities in the country at roughly 1.4 million inhabitants. Lying near the River Torrens and characterised by churches, stone buildings, parkland and numerous beaches, Adelaide has become a popular destination for international students. Those relocating to Adelaide can expect a thriving live music scene, comparatively affordable monthly rents to other parts of Australia, and three reputable universities at an international level.


Rankings of universities in Adelaide, Australia 2023

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (488 reviews)
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  • #7 
  • #111 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #15 
  • #89 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #200 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]


Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (970 reviews)
  • #22 
  • #301 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #41 
  • #326 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #552 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]


Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (405 reviews)
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  • #21 
  • #301 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #45 
  • #380 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #22 
  • #657 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]


Highest subject rankings of universities in Adelaide

Engineering - Mineral & Mining QS World University Rankings By Subject
#19 
The University of Adelaide
Dentistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#33 
The University of Adelaide
Agricultural Sciences GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#45 
The University of Adelaide
Development Studies QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
The University of Adelaide
Geology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
The University of Adelaide
Sports Related Subjects QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
University of South Australia
Computer Science NTU by Subject
#60 
The University of Adelaide
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#75 
The University of Adelaide
Law THE World University Rankings by Subject
#87 
The University of Adelaide
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
The University of Adelaide

Student Opinions About Studying in Adelaide

“Studying in Adelaide has been an unforgettable experience. There are many international students here, so that helped me to feel more comfortable about being a foreigner here..housing is affordable which makes life a little easier. I wish there were more job options though.”

“Adelaide has a number of stunning beaches where you can meet up with your friends to hang out for a while, or even do some sports, because one thing you’ll learn about Adelaide is that running and cycling are hugely popular here. With three public universities in Adelaide, you’re spoiled for choice if you want to study somewhere prestigious.”

Adelaide Key Facts for International Students

Population: 1226000

Time: GMT +9

District/province: South Australia, Adelaide

Living costs for students in Adelaide:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 100* (0% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 77* (23% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 88* (12% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 7.13 AU$
  • Plug Type I
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

The University of Adelaide ranks #1 in Adelaide in our meta ranking composed of 118 university rankings.

Among all universities in Adelaide The University of Adelaide is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 28 rankings where The University of Adelaide is listed.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Engineering (Engineering - Mineral & Mining). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Agriculture (Agricultural Sciences). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Social Studies & Humanities (Development Studies). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Natural Sciences (Geology). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

University of South Australia is ranked best in Adelaide for Sports Science (Sports Related Subjects). See all rankings for the University of South Australia.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Education (Education). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Law (Law). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Arts Visual & Performing (Arts and Humanities). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

The University of Adelaide is ranked best in Adelaide for Languages & Literature (English Language & Literature). See all rankings for the The University of Adelaide.

Ranking publishers

4icu

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Criteria used in ranking -NTU Oceania:

Research productivity 25% Research impact 35% Research Excellence 40%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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