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Adelaide is the city where you're closer to success

9th most liveable city in the world*

South Australian public universities rank in the top 2% globally

Additional year of post study work rights

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Why Adelaide

Everything is closer in Adelaide

Compared to other major Australian cities, Adelaide offers more value for your money, more career opportunities and a safer, more supportive environment.

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** Top 10 Ranking, Booking.com, 2025 ^ Corelogic Quarterly Rental Review January 2025 Median weekly unit rent

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“Adelaide provides me with a peaceful vibe which I’m looking for in a place to study for my university life.”
Nhung • Vietnam BComm (Marketing) Graduate
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Hinney: How a Student Project Turned into a leading App Company
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Hinney: How a Student Project Turned into a leading App Company

Hinney, from Hong Kong, graduated with a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and a Master of Design (Digital Media) from The University of Adelaide. He’s now the Founder and CEO of PixelForce, South Australia’s leading app development company. What began as a final-year project grew into a thriving business, supported by Adelaide’s creative and startup community and industry connections. Today, PixelForce employs over 60 people and has helped built apps used by millions worldwide.

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Patricia: A Hospitality Career Shaped by Passion and Community
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Patricia: A Hospitality Career Shaped by Passion and Community

Patricia, from the Philippines, is currently studying a Master of Business Administration (Hospitality and Tourism Leadership, Digital Management) at Kaplan Business School. She works as a Food and Beverage Team Leader at Sofitel Adelaide, where she applies her studies directly to her role in one of the city’s leading hotels.  Her journey has been shaped by a passion for hospitality, hands-on experience, and active involvement in Adelaide’s international student community.

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Ishini: A Journey from TAFE SA Student to Pizza Chef
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Ishini: A Journey from TAFE SA Student to Pizza Chef

Ishini, from Sri Lanka, graduated with a Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and a Diploma of Hospitality Management from TAFE SA. She’s now working as an Assistant Pizza Chef at One Sneaky Cheetah, where she thrives in a fast-paced open kitchen. Inspired by her sister’s journey and drawn to Adelaide’s vibrant hospitality scene, Ishini built strong industry skills through hands-on learning and found community through student events and networks.

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Glen: How Networking and Growth Built TAFE SA Graduate's Career
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Glen: How Networking and Growth Built TAFE SA Graduate's Career

Glen, from South Africa, graduated with a Certificate IV in Cyber Security from TAFE SA. Now he's working as a Risk and Compliance Officer at UC Invest. Glen credits his success to building a strong network and embracing new challenges. His time as a StudyAdelaide Ambassador helped him step out of his comfort zone and connect with students from around the world.

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Adelaide chose me: Ghanaian named International Student of the Year
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Adelaide chose me: Ghanaian named International Student of the Year

A University of South Australia PhD student who works part-time as a junior doctor at Lyell McEwin Hospital - and devotes her spare time to volunteering - has been named International Student of the Year.

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Things to do in Adelaide for free
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Things to do in Adelaide for free

Looking for things to do in Adelaide for less? Luckily, having a great time in this amazing city doesn’t have to cost a cent.  

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Answers to your questions about studying in Adelaide.

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, a state in Australia.

Around 1.4 million people live in Adelaide according to the the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

With lower rent, food and public transport costs than most major Australian cities, you’ll be able to afford more of the wonderful lifestyle that Australia has to offer.

We've compiled a guide about the cost of living in Adelaide which covers things like accommodation, transport, food, utilities, entertainment and more.

There are direct internartional flights to Adelaide from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Doha, Denpasar, Nadi, and Auckland.

International Flights to Adelaide

International carriers include Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand.

Domestic Flights to Adelaide

There are also direct domestic connections with all other major Australian cities as well on Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia.

Learn more about Flights to Adelaide here.

There are three public universities in Adelaide - Adelaide University, Flinders University and University of Sunshine Coast. 

A private university called Torrens University also has a campus in Adelaide.

There are also world-class vocational institutes like TAFE SA and high-quality SA Government Schools.


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*  Global Liveability Index, Economist Intelligence Unit, 2025  ^ Corelogic Quarterly Rental Review January 2025 Median weekly unit rent