University of Adelaide: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #185 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #9 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #8 of 40 | In Australia |
| #1 of 4 | In Adelaide |
| #22 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top100 | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 25,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.adelaide.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 73%*
* The University of Adelaide is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 25,000 |
|---|
Research profile
University of Adelaide is a world-class research university with 130,340 scientific papers published and 4,511,784 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
University of Adelaide majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 814 | 9675 |
| 1994 | 881 | 10473 |
| 1995 | 928 | 11346 |
| 1996 | 1003 | 12373 |
| 1997 | 1129 | 14056 |
| 1998 | 1204 | 14947 |
| 1999 | 1236 | 16794 |
| 2000 | 1472 | 20566 |
| 2001 | 1585 | 23377 |
| 2002 | 1824 | 27209 |
| 2003 | 1829 | 31525 |
| 2004 | 1930 | 35043 |
| 2005 | 1979 | 41031 |
| 2006 | 2238 | 45142 |
| 2007 | 2296 | 50986 |
| 2008 | 2609 | 59179 |
| 2009 | 3020 | 69587 |
| 2010 | 3270 | 78993 |
| 2011 | 3631 | 90808 |
| 2012 | 4223 | 103874 |
| 2013 | 4609 | 123113 |
| 2014 | 4938 | 140657 |
| 2015 | 5523 | 158905 |
| 2016 | 5664 | 179913 |
| 2017 | 5747 | 203257 |
| 2018 | 6710 | 236479 |
| 2019 | 6384 | 280191 |
| 2020 | 6987 | 338483 |
| 2021 | 6744 | 390759 |
| 2022 | 6188 | 390264 |
| 2023 | 6822 | 413900 |
| 2024 | 5757 | 414801 |
| 2025 | 4834 | 379738 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Adelaide.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor Degree | Accountancy, Agriculture, Air Transport, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Cinema and Television, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Criminology, Cybersecurity, Dental Hygiene, Dental Surgery, Design, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Education, Engineering, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Kinesiology, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medical Science, Medicine, Midwifery, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Education, Podiatry, Psychology, Public Health, Real Estate, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sports, Theatre, Veterinary Science, Viticulture |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Honours Degree | Architectural and Environmental Design, Biotechnology, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Criminology, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Science, Medical Technology, Mining Engineering, Music, Occupational Therapy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Viticulture |
| Master Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Processing, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, International Law, Landscape Architecture, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Marine Engineering, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Midwifery, Mining Engineering, Museum Studies, Music, Music Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Regional Planning, Secondary Education, Social Work, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Viticulture, Water Management |
| Doctoral Degree | Accountancy, Agriculture, Architecture and Planning, Biological and Life Sciences, Business and Commerce, Criminology, Dentistry, Design, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, Finance, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Media Studies, Medical Science, Music, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts |
University of Adelaide alumni
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Dichen Lachman
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
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Dichen Lachman is an Australian and Tibetan actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Katya Kinski in the soap opera Neighbours (2005–2007), Sierra in Joss Whedon's science fiction drama series Dollhouse (2009–2010), and Ms. Casey in Severance (2022–present).
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Julia Gillard
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Julia Eileen Gillard is an Australian former politician who served as the 27th prime minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. She held office as the leader of the Labor Party (ALP), having previously served as the 13th deputy prime minister from 2007 to 2010. She is the first and only woman to hold either office.
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Lionel Logue
- Occupations
- physicianscientistactorspeech and language therapist
- Biography
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Lionel George Logue CVO was an Australian speech and language therapist and amateur stage actor who helped King George VI manage his stammer.
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J. M. Coetzee
- Occupations
- university teachernovelistlinguistessayistwriter
- Biography
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John Maxwell Coetzee AC FRSL OMG is a South African and Australian novelist, essayist, linguist, and translator. The recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature, Coetzee is one of the most critically acclaimed and decorated authors in the English language. He has won the Booker Prize (twice), the CNA Literary Award (thrice), the Jerusalem Prize, the Prix Femina étranger, and The Irish Times International Fiction Prize, and holds a number of other awards and honorary doctorates.
University of Adelaide faculties and divisions
| College : Business and Law | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Law, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| College : Creative Arts, Design and Humanities | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Communication Arts, Design, Fine Arts, Journalism, Media Studies, Performing Arts |
| College : Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences | Cultural Studies, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology |
| College : Engineering and Information Technology | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Health | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Public Health |
| College : Science | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Mathematics, Oenology, Physics, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UofA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1874 |
| Accreditation | Self-accrediting authority |
| Motto | Sub Cruce Lumen The light under the Southern Cross |
Location and contacts
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia, 5005 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,387,000 |