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
- 23,490Number of FTE Students(1)
- 32.9No. of students per staff(1)
- 58 : 42Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 21%Percentage of International Students(1)
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