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Universities and higher education

Universities in Adelaide are ranked within the top 2%1 in the world and have produced numerous Nobel Laureates and Rhodes Scholars, leading the world in their various fields of expertise.

Adelaide's three public universities are Flinders University, The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia. Adelaide is also home to Torrens University, a private Australian institution.


Universities

Flinders University
University of Adelaide
University of South Australia
Torrens University

Higher education

In addition to our universities, there are a number of specialist higher education institutions in that offer quality education in a range of specialist study areas such as business, hospitality, technology and more.


TAFE SA
ICHM
Le Cordon Bleu
Kaplan Business School
Adelaide Institute of Higher Education
Federation University - IIBIT
Universal Business School

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Universities in Adelaide are ranked within the top 2%1 in the world and have produced numerous Nobel Laureates and Rhodes Scholars, leading the world in their various fields of expertise.

Adelaide's three public universities are Flinders University, The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia. Adelaide is also home to Torrens University, a private Australian institution.


Universities

Flinders University
University of Adelaide
University of South Australia
Torrens University

Higher education

In addition to our universities, there are a number of specialist higher education institutions in that offer quality education in a range of specialist study areas such as business, hospitality, technology and more.


TAFE SA
ICHM
Le Cordon Bleu
Kaplan Business School
Adelaide Institute of Higher Education
Federation University - IIBIT
Universal Business School

1 Department for Trade and Investment


University pathways

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for your preferred university course, a university pathway program can help. From foundation studies to pathway qualifications, there are many ways to get into a university course.

These institutions provide official pathways for entry to one or more of the public universities in Adelaide - Flinders University, The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.


SAIBT
Eynesbury
The University of Adelaide College
Flinders Academy

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for your preferred university course, a university pathway program can help. From foundation studies to pathway qualifications, there are many ways to get into a university course.

These institutions provide official pathways for entry to one or more of the public universities in Adelaide - Flinders University, The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.


SAIBT
Eynesbury
The University of Adelaide College
Flinders Academy

Vocational

If you're interested in vocational education and training (VET), Adelaide should be on your shortlist.

Vocational institutions have really strong connections with industry mean their training program content and courses are always at the forefront of industry practice.

Adelaide's largest provider, TAFE SA, has formal partnerships with industry which means course content can be quickly updated to reflect new developments in industry.


TAFE SA
Abbey College
Adelaide Institute of Business and Technology
Albright Institute
Alliance College
Australian City Design College
Australian Ideal College
Australian Institute of Advanced Technologies (AIAT)
Australian Institute of Business and Technical Education (AIBTE)
Concord Institute
EQUALS International
Gateway College
International Australian Academy
ILSC | Greystone College
International House
Ironwood Institute
Keystone College
Liberty Construction College
Mercury Colleges
Natwide Personnel
Nova Institute of Technology
Quality College of Australia
Queensford College
Salford College
Sheffield College
Stanley College
Sydney City College of Management
Universal Business School
Victorian Institute of Technology

If you're interested in vocational education and training (VET), Adelaide should be on your shortlist.

Vocational institutions have really strong connections with industry mean their training program content and courses are always at the forefront of industry practice.

Adelaide's largest provider, TAFE SA, has formal partnerships with industry which means course content can be quickly updated to reflect new developments in industry.


TAFE SA
Abbey College
Adelaide Institute of Business and Technology
Albright Institute
Alliance College
Australian City Design College
Australian Ideal College
Australian Institute of Advanced Technologies (AIAT)
Australian Institute of Business and Technical Education (AIBTE)
Concord Institute
EQUALS International
Gateway College
International Australian Academy
ILSC | Greystone College
International House
Ironwood Institute
Keystone College
Liberty Construction College
Mercury Colleges
Natwide Personnel
Nova Institute of Technology
Quality College of Australia
Queensford College
Salford College
Sheffield College
Stanley College
Sydney City College of Management
Universal Business School
Victorian Institute of Technology

English language schools

Learn English in Adelaide, and gain new experiences and life skills while you study.

There are many high-quality English-language colleges in Adelaide to help speed your pathway to tertiary or secondary education.

In fact Adelaide has one of Australia’s oldest English-language colleges, SACE College of English, which was established in 1987.

It’s a member of the International Association of Language Colleges and a recognised Teacher Training Centre.


SACE College of English
ILSC - Adelaide
CELUSA
TAFE SA English Language Centre
English Language Centre at The University of Adelaide
Flinders Academy

Learn English in Adelaide, and gain new experiences and life skills while you study.

There are many high-quality English-language colleges in Adelaide to help speed your pathway to tertiary or secondary education.

In fact Adelaide has one of Australia’s oldest English-language colleges, SACE College of English, which was established in 1987.

It’s a member of the International Association of Language Colleges and a recognised Teacher Training Centre.


SACE College of English
ILSC - Adelaide
CELUSA
TAFE SA English Language Centre
English Language Centre at The University of Adelaide
Flinders Academy

Schools

Adelaide schools are some of the best in the world, providing quality education from pre-school to senior secondary school.

In Adelaide, your child will receive exceptional education in a supportive, safe and caring environment. You can choose from one of 200+ government, independent and Catholic schools offering programs for international students.

Students have the option of studying for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.


SA Government Schools
Adelaide International School
Blackfriars Priory School
Concordia College
Immanuel College
Mercedes College
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Pulteney Grammar School
Scotch College
Seymour College
St Aloysius
St John's Grammar School
University Senior College
Walford School
Woodcroft College

Adelaide schools are some of the best in the world, providing quality education from pre-school to senior secondary school.

In Adelaide, your child will receive exceptional education in a supportive, safe and caring environment. You can choose from one of 200+ government, independent and Catholic schools offering programs for international students.

Students have the option of studying for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.


SA Government Schools
Adelaide International School
Blackfriars Priory School
Concordia College
Immanuel College
Mercedes College
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Pulteney Grammar School
Scotch College
Seymour College
St Aloysius
St John's Grammar School
University Senior College
Walford School
Woodcroft College