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University of South Australia

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Everything you need to know about University of South Australia

  • The University of South Australia is a public research institute established in 1856 in South Australia. With a student enrollment of over 35,000 and a staff of over 2,800, the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research courses across 35+ study areas. There are six University of South Australia campuses, namely City West, Magill, Mawson Lakes, City East, Mt Gambier, and Whyalla, and several research centers and institutes.
  • Students can opt for courses like Film and Television, Construction Management, Architecture, and Cybersecurity. For those looking for a flexible study program, UniSA Online offers over 70 online degrees in business, criminal justice, and Public Health. Moreover, 250+ 10-week single courses are also a part of the study online initiative. The University of South Australia also offers short courses (some government-subsidized) like Mathematics, Social Media Management, and Pain Sciences to encourage skill development. 
  • Students can pursue courses at one of the university's partner institutions through the study abroad program and participate in overseas study tours, exchanges, and placements. UniSA graduates earn a median salary of AUD 62,600.
  • The Asian Experience Travel Grant, Ehrenberg Scholarship, US Federal Student Loan, Laity Morrow Scholarship, etc., are some of the scholarship options available to students.
  • Student accommodation facilities at the University of South Australia include student hostels, residential colleges, student apartments, homestays, and private rentals like StudentRooms, Alexandra Lodge, Lincoln College, Atira, and Urbanest. There are over 100 academic, sports, and cultural clubs and societies for students to join, like Beer Club and ECC Alliance. 
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Fees ($)

$31.90K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹17.25L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$28.00K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹15.08L / year

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Duration

36 months

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Fees ($)

$32.60K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹17.56L / year

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Duration

36 months

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Fees ($)

$36.10K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹19.44L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$28.00K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹15.08L / year

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Duration

36 months

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$35.90K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹19.34L / year

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Duration

48 months

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Fees ($)

$31.90K / year

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₹17.18L / year

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24 months

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$35.90K / year

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University Ranking

The University of South Australia is ranked among the top 150 universities in Australia and the top 500 worldwide. The University of South Australia is ranked by US News at #372 in 2021, down from #395 in 2020 and 2019. The ranking graph shows an increasing trend that indicates a turn for the better. The University of South Australia is ranked by THE in the 301-350 area for the academic year 2021, up from the 251-300 range for the rankings for the academic year 2020. The ranking graph is also showing a downward trend, which suggests a detrimental effect. The University of South Australia received above-average scores for the numerous ranking categories that THE proposes to rank any university, some of which are as follows: Citations: 68.1, industry outcome: 84.3, global outlook: 88.4.
 

Since admissions are the basis for all national and international rankings, the 2020 intake did not show significant differences. Only courses that were also available for 2019 enrollment were offered by the University of South Australia. The University of South Australia's QS ranking is #295 in 2021, up from #274 in 2020, which represents a ranking position increase. The University of South Australia received above-average scores in the following categories, with scores of 100/100 for international faculty, 70.4/100 for the ratio of international students, and 45.6/100 for the number of citations per faculty member, among others, contributing to an overall average score of 32.8/100.

 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings601-700501-600501-600401-500NA
QS - World University Ranking279264274295326
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking201-250201-250251-300301-350301-350
US News & World Report - Global Universities384395395372354


 


 

Course Ranking

At the University of South Australia, students have a choice of more than 70 academic fields of study spread across seven faculties. Business, engineering, medicine, law, the arts, social sciences, architecture, and sciences are just a few of the frequently taken courses at the University of South Australia. The rated courses are as follows: The University of South Australia's PG Business & Economics and PG Computers programmes are ranked between 126 and 150 by THE for 2021, and between 151-200 by QS-Global MBA. THE also rates postgraduate engineering and technology courses in the 201-250 range for 2021, and in the similar range for 2020.

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Accounting & Finance 101-150101-150151-200151-200NA
QS - Global MBANANANA151-200151-200
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics176-200126-150126-150126-150126-150


 

Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Architecture & Built Environment Rankings101-150151-200101-150151-200NA
QS - Engineering and Technology219250260305NA
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings251-300301-350301-350301-350NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Engineering and Technology151-175126-150151-175201-250251-300


 

Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers176-200101-125126-150126-150176-200


 

Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings151-200101-150101-150101-150NA
QS - Physics and Astronomy RankingsNA551-600551-600NANA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings351-400351-400351-400351-400NA
QS - QS - Mathematics RankingsNA351-400401-450NANA
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNA176-200251-300301-400301-400


 

Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Ranking151-200NANANANA
QS - QS - Art & Design Rankings51-100101-150151-200201-220NA
QS - QS - Sociology Rankings201-250201-250201-250251-300NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings201-250176-200201-250201-250201-250


 

Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings101-150101-150101-150101-150NA
QS - QS - Medicine RankingsNANANA201-250NA
QS - QS - Nursing Rankings51-10051-10051-10051-100NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings201-250251-300251-300251-300201-250


 

Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law RankingNA201-300NANANA
QS - QS - Law Rankings151-200NANA301-320NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Law Rankings8881100101-125126-150


 

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301

Times Higher Education

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US News

274

QS Rankings

UniSA requires overseas applicants to have achieved the Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) with an average of at least 60% in the best four subjects and an overall IELTS score of 6.5 to demonstrate English proficiency.

 

 

TestMinimum Requirements (Undergraduate)Minimum Requirements (Graduate)
IELTS6.26.6
TOEFL-PBT540555
TOEFL-IBT5560
CAE/ CPE164175
PTE5055

Approximately 90% of university graduates are employed full-time within four months of graduation. Nestle, Siemens, Samsung, KPMG, SAAB, Rising Sun Pictures, MinterEllison, DXC Technology, and other companies collaborate with the University of South Australia, bringing some of the best job opportunities in Australia to students. According to one of the most recent QILT surveys, the university was ranked among the top ten in Australia for employer satisfaction. 

Urbanest provides accommodation for University of South Australia students at 12 Bank Street in Adelaide CBD. It is close to the university's city campus and is near the central railway and tram stations.

  • The hotel offers studios and apartments with modern design and technology.
  • Students living in these residences have access to various exciting events, outdoor balconies with BBQ facilities, gym access, bike storage, support staff available 24 hours a day, iMac stations, and so on.
  • Other options for lodging include student hostels, apartments, homestays, and private rentals. Homestay and student apartments are still popular options among these.
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Jhalak

I am so happy I attended the University of South Australia. Even though it was very expensive for me, the quality of education and living and food area worth every dollar. The campus is so friendly and inclusive that you feel like you have your family there with you. The faculty are great teachers - they bring their best to every class.

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Shantae

I can't say enough good things about University of South Australia. The university is always full of friendly and welcoming faces, the campus is beautiful, it offers on-campus housing and off-campus housing options, the faculty are helpful and knowledgeable, there are amazing placements available for students.

Scholarships

Deadline

2023-11-10

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₹12.22L

Deadline

2023-04-29

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₹3.83L

Deadline

2023-02-28

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₹29.71K

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about University of South Australia
Where is University of South Australia located?

University of South Australia is located in Adelaide, Australia

How much does it cost to study in University of South Australia?

The average first year cost to study in University of South Australia is INR 1902267

What is the acceptance rate for University of South Australia?

University of South Australia has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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