International Students

These pages are designed to provide International Students with the information they need to study Science at the University of Adelaide. You can also find even more details about the specific undergraduate programs on offer, postgraduate and research opportunities, the INTI Australian Degree Transfer Programme, and scholarships available to international students.

General information for International Students at the University of Adelaide can be found on the International Student website.

Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide has been amongst Australia's leading universities. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academic staff and a vibrant student life.
Our research is at the leading edge of knowledge, with research earnings consistently the highest per capita of any university in Australia. Analysis of the impact of publications and citations shows that the University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 1% in the world in 11 research fields. It is important to note that the University of Adelaide is the only South Australian university in the “Group of Eight” top eight Australian universities.
The Faculty of Sciences currently has nearly 3000 students enrolled in various degree programs, in five schools across the University's North Terrace, Roseworthy and Waite campuses. These schools are named for their research and teaching specialities:

There are nearly 3000 students currently studying within this Faculty. The Faculty is internationally renowned for excellence in education and research in such fields as biomedical and biotechnological sciences, agricultural, environmental and earth sciences, and it is a leader in emerging fields such as photonics and astrophysics. The Faculty is uniquely located across 3 campuses. In addition to its city-based campus, the Waite Campus and the Roseworthy Campus offer specialised facilities for students who study veterinary science, agricultural and natural resource sciences.

The internationally renowned Waite Campus houses the largest agricultural research complex in the southern hemisphere, and is home to many national and international research projects. For example, it hosts the $32 million Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics. This Centre, the only one of its kind in Australia, will play a key role in the growth of the agricultural bioscience industry, developing molecular breeding technologies for the grain industries. South Australia is a central winemaking region in Australia, and the Waite campus has its own winery in which students can learn how to grow, make and market wine. Because of its hundred-year history, graduates are highly respected both nationally and internationally.

The Roseworthy Campus is located on a 1600-hectare property 50 km north of Adelaide, and includes a working farm on which students gain practical experience and training. This campus is internationally known as a centre of excellence in dryland agriculture and animal production. In addition, an aquatic reserve, ephemeral swamp and fauna park enable students to gain practical experience in the handling and management of aquatic and terrestrial native fauna, which range from micro-organisms to birds, native marsupials and reptiles. This campus is also home to the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences.

Industry and research partnerships ensure our graduates are exposed to the latest innovations in science. The co-location of major state and national research organisations on our campuses keeps our researchers and students at the forefront of developing technologies.

Professor Robert Hill
Executive Dean of Sciences