University of Adelaide Admission Guide for International Students

About the University of Adelaide and Adelaide University

The University of Adelaide was a long-established public research university in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. In January 2026 it combined with the University of South Australia to form a new institution, Adelaide University, which is a member of Australia's Group of Eight (Go8) and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research programs. If you previously searched for "University of Adelaide", the official information now sits on the Adelaide University website (adelaide.edu.au).

This guide outlines the general international-application process for studying in Adelaide. Requirements differ by program and are updated every year, so always confirm the current details for your chosen course on the official Adelaide University website before applying.

Entry requirements (general)

Adelaide sets entry requirements on a per-program basis. Each undergraduate and postgraduate course publishes its own academic requirement, and competitive programs may add criteria such as prerequisite subjects, a portfolio, an interview or an admissions test.

The university assesses overseas qualifications against its own country-by-country standards, so results from Indian boards, the IB, A-Levels or other systems are mapped to an Adelaide equivalent. Read the entry requirement on the specific program page rather than assuming one university-wide cut-off.

• Academic entry requirement is set per program — check the program page
• Some courses require prerequisite subjects, a portfolio, an interview, or an admissions test
• Overseas qualifications are mapped to Adelaide's country-specific standards

English-language requirements

International applicants whose first language is not English generally need to demonstrate English proficiency. Adelaide accepts several recognised tests, and the minimum score differs by program (some, such as health or education courses, expect higher scores).

Commonly accepted tests include IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE Academic, among others. The university publishes the exact accepted tests and required scores on its English-requirements page — confirm the current details there before booking a test.

• IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic are commonly accepted
• Required scores vary by program — some ask for higher scores
• Verify the current accepted tests and scores on the official Adelaide English-requirements page

Intakes and how to apply

Adelaide runs major intakes during the year, with deadlines that depend on the program and your circumstances. International students can apply directly through the university's online application system or via an authorised representative; higher-degree research programs use a separate admission route.

A usual sequence is: choose your program, confirm you meet the academic and English requirements, gather your documents (transcripts, certificates, English proof, passport), submit your application, and follow the university's steps for any offer. Use the deadlines on the official program and apply pages.

• Apply directly through Adelaide's online system or an authorised representative
• Higher-degree research programs follow a separate process
• Deadlines depend on the program and intake — read the official program page

Fees, scholarships and the student visa

Tuition at Adelaide varies by program and is published on each course page; the university also offers scholarships for international students with their own eligibility rules. Fees and scholarship amounts change each year, so rely only on the figures on the official site.

Full-time study in Australia generally requires a student visa (subclass 500) from the Australian Department of Home Affairs, with conditions including health cover (OSHC) and financial evidence. This is general information, not immigration advice — verify all visa rules on the official Australian Government source before acting.

• Tuition fees and scholarship values are on the official Adelaide pages — verify current figures
• Full-time study usually needs a subclass 500 student visa (Department of Home Affairs)
• Visa conditions include health cover (OSHC) — confirm on the official government source