Institutions

Universities in Adelaide are ranked within the top 2%¹ in the world and have produced numerous Nobel Laureates and Rhodes Scholars, leading the world in their various fields of expertise.

Adelaide's public universities are Flinders University, the University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia and the University of the Sunshine Coast. In 2026, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia will combine to create Adelaide University. Adelaide is also home to Torrens University, a private Australian institution.

Universities

Higher education

In addition to our universities, there are a number of specialist higher education institutions in that offer quality education in a range of specialist study areas such as business, hospitality, technology and more.

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If you don’t meet the entry requirements for your preferred university course, a university pathway program can help. From foundation studies to pathway qualifications, there are many ways to get into a university course.

These institutions provide official pathways for entry to one or more of the public universities in Adelaide - Flinders University, The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.

If you're interested in vocational education and training (VET), Adelaide should be on your shortlist.

Vocational institutions have really strong connections with industry mean their training program content and courses are always at the forefront of industry practice.

Adelaide's largest provider, TAFE SA, has formal partnerships with industry which means course content can be quickly updated to reflect new developments in industry.

Learn English in Adelaide, and gain new experiences and life skills while you study.

There are many high-quality English-language colleges in Adelaide to help speed your pathway to tertiary or secondary education.

In fact Adelaide has one of Australia’s oldest English-language colleges, SACE College of English, which was established in 1987.

It’s a member of the International Association of Language Colleges and a recognised Teacher Training Centre.

Adelaide schools are some of the best in the world, providing quality education from pre-school to senior secondary school.

In Adelaide, your child will receive exceptional education in a supportive, safe and caring environment. You can choose from one of 200+ government, independent and Catholic schools offering programs for international students.

Students have the option of studying for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.