University of South Australia

301–350th
World University Rankings 2023
201–300th
Impact Rankings 2022
46th
Young University Rankings 2022
GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, South Australia, SA 5001, Australia

About University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous.

Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.

Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.

The University collaborates with more than 2,500 companies worldwide to bring students valuable networking and work opportunities including placements, internships and real-world projects. Its graduates are the new professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.

The University offers more than 200 world-class degrees across a range of academic areas including business, law, psychology, social work, education, architecture, design, media arts, health sciences, pharmacy, nursing, information technology, engineering, environmental science and aviation. It also supports research which is inspired by challenges, ensuring it connects with industry and community needs.

Students at the University of South Australia learn in modern campus facilities in Adelaide - one of Australia’s most liveable cities^.

^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 - Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings
*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
^Ranked #4 in Australia, 2022 Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index.

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Key statistics

  • 23,490
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 32.9
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 58 : 42
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 21%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2023 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at University of South Australia

  • Education

    • Education
  • Social sciences

    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Sociology
  • Arts & humanities

    • Architecture
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences
    • Sport Science
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health
  • Physical sciences

    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Accounting & Finance
    • Economics & Econometrics
  • Engineering & technology

    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • General Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  • Law

    • Law
  • Psychology

    • Psychology