Study at one of the
world's top young universities*

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 top 10 in Australia for quality education and experience^ 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.

Degrees are designed with strong professional emphasis and in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain practical skills and graduate career ready. Our graduates are the new professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.

*Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.

#1 Young University in Australia for Industry Collaborations
2024 THE Young University Rankings – Industry Income Indicator

 

Top 5 Young University in Australia for Research Quality
Ranked #4, 2024 THE Young University Rankings

Top 10 in Australia Employability
Ranked #7, ComparED (QILT) Employer Satisfaction Survey, 2021-23. SA Public universities.

 

Top 10 in Australia for Quality Education and Experience
Ranked #10, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Quality of Entire Educational Experience Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.

Top 10 in Australia for Graduate Skills
Ranked #6 (Undergraduate), ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Skills Development Indicator. Public universities.

 

Australia’s Youngest University with a Five Star Rating for Excellence
2023 QS Stars Ratings.

#1 in Australia for graduate employability
QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey, 2020-22 – Employability Skills Indicator. Public universities.

#1 Young university in Australia for industry collaborations
2023 THE Young University Rankings – Industry Income Indicator

Top 5 in Australia for Quality Education
^Ranked #3, 2023 THE Young Impact Ranking

Top 15 in Australia for teaching quality
*Ranked #13, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21 (Undergraduate). Public Universities

Top 10 in Australia for Graduate Skills
Ranked #7, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.

 

Australia's youngest university with a Five Star Plus Rating for Excellence
2022 QS Stars Ratings.

#1 Young university in Australia for industry collaborations
2023 THE Young University Rankings – Industry Income Indicator

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To be the best in your field, you need a university that offers a choice of over 200 world-class degrees, and is globally recognised for its teaching, research and facilities.

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City West Campus

State-of-the-art facilities

You could be among the first students to benefit from new buildings and facilities at the University of South Australia!

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Top 10 in Australia for student support

Ranked #8, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Student Support Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.

International support services

Research

Our research is inspired by challenges and connected to both industry and community needs. Research degrees are focused on producing new knowledge, providing solutions to global challenges and preparing candidates for competitive careers.

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World Class Research

100% of our assessed research rated at or above world-class

#2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.

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#1 in Australia

Ranked #1 in Australia for Research Impact and Engagement

2018 ARC Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI), Combined Impact – Approach to Impact and Engagement on Assessed Fields.

 

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Highly qualified research staff

76% of our academic staff hold a PhD.

2021 Department of Education and Training Staff Data

A few things we're proud of

Top 5 in Australia for Producing Greatest Number of CEOs

Ranked #4, Forbes List of Global Companies - MBA News February, 2022

Top 5 Young University in Australia for Research Quality


Ranked #4, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.

World-Class Research with 100% Engagement

2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) and ARC Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI)

Top 10 in Australia for student support

Ranked #8, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Student Support Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.

Top 10 in Australia for quality education and experience

Ranked #10, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Quality of Entire Educational Experience Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.

Adelaide is one of the world’s most liveable cities

Ranked equal 12th, 2023 Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index.

UniSA Business awarded overall five stars for excellence


2023 QS Stars Ratings

Top 10 MBA in Australia


Ranked 8th, 2023 QS Global MBA Rankings: Oceania

UniSA Business is in the top 1% worldwide

UniSA Business is one of just 13 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2024.

World Top 50 for Hospitality and Tourism

Ranked #48, Shanghai's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

World’s No.1 for brand management research


AFR BOSS Magazine, April 2018 – League of Scholars

World Top 100 in Nursing


2024 QS Subject Rankings

Top 5 in Australia for Art and Design Facilities

Ranked #3, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Creative Arts – Learning Resources Indicator (Postgraduate). Public universities.

World Top 150 in Education


2024 THE Subject Rankings

World Top 50 for Sport Science


Ranked #35, 2021 Shanghai Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments

Top 15 in Australia for Computer Science


Ranked equal #12, 2023 THE Subject Rankings

World-class in Engineering

One of Australia’s leading universities for Engineering research UniSA’s Engineering research rated well above world-class – 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)