# University of Adelaide

- Location: Adelaide, Australia
- Type: Public
- Founded: 2024
- Official website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/
- CollegeStat profile: https://collegestat.britexstudy-15d.workers.dev/university/university-of-adelaide-6a32c909

## Summary

This record now refers to Adelaide University, created by merging the University of Adelaide (founded 1874, Australia's third university) with the University of South Australia. The new university was registered in 2024 and opened in January 2026, taking over students from both predecessor institutions. The University of Adelaide had admitted women on equal terms with men in 1881.

## Key facts

- rank: #79 (QS 2027) — https://insights.qs.com/hubfs/Rankings%20Excel%20Reports/2027%20QS%20World%20University%20Rankings%201.1%20%28For%20qs.com%29.xlsx

## Sources

- [rank](https://insights.qs.com/hubfs/Rankings%20Excel%20Reports/2027%20QS%20World%20University%20Rankings%201.1%20%28For%20qs.com%29.xlsx)
- [Official website](http://www.adelaide.edu.au/)
- [Admissions](https://adelaide.edu.au/study/online/how-to-apply/)
- [Financial aid](https://adelaide.edu.au/study/scholarships/)
- [Reference](https://ror.org/028g18b61)
- [Official: Adelaide University opened in January 2026 from the two foundation institutions; 2024 TEQSA registration](https://adelaide.edu.au/about/news/2026/a-bold-new-future-for-australian-higher-education-begins-today/)
- [Incorporated 8 Mar 2024, predecessors (University of Adelaide 1874), campuses (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_University)

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