Study in Adelaide
South Australia
Also known as the 20-minute city. A compact city centre with universities in or near it.
All destinations- Land area
- 983,482 km²
- Population
- 1.87 million
- Three quarters of the state lives in Adelaide itself.
- Universities
- 2
- Based in South Australia, listed in full below.
- From Dubai
- 1 stop
- No direct service from Dubai. Most routes connect through Sydney, Melbourne or Singapore.
South Australia, and what is in it.
The map opens on Australia so you can place the state before moving in for a closer look.
University cities
Worth the trip
A map of Australia in the Indian, Southern and Pacific oceans. South Australia is picked out, and the view moves in to show its university cities and places worth the trip.
South Australia has 2 universities.
- Adelaide UniversityAdelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla
- Flinders UniversityAdelaide
Why students choose South Australia.
Adelaide ranks eighth on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index.
Rent is lower than in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, and food and public transport cost less than in most major Australian cities. Full-time international students get the same discounted monthly public transport ticket as local students, with unlimited travel.
Students who complete a bachelor’s degree, a master’s or a PhD in Adelaide get an extra year of post-study work rights compared with Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. The state’s growing industries include health care, technology and agribusiness.
The main university campuses are close together, in and around the city centre, and student accommodation is near them.
Source: StudyAdelaide, South Australia’s international education agency. Rent comparison: CoreLogic Quarterly Rental Review, January 2025, as cited by StudyAdelaide.
Summer · winter
29° / 16°
A dry Mediterranean climate. Hot summers, cool damp winters, and the least rain of the southern capitals. Both numbers are typical daytime highs.
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Before you decide
Is Adelaide the right choice for you?
That depends on your course, your budget and what you want afterwards, which is what the first conversation is for. A free discovery call takes 30 minutes and comes with no obligation. If Adelaide isn’t right for you, I’ll tell you.