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About University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide was formally established on 6 November 1874 by an Act of the South Australian Parliament, making it one of Australia's oldest universities. Its historic North Terrace campus in Adelaide's central business district features landmark sandstone buildings including the Mitchell Building.
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, business, engineering, computer and mathematical sciences, health and medical sciences, law, sciences and allied health. In January 2026 it merged with the University of South Australia to form Adelaide University, which now operates through adelaide.edu.au while retaining the North Terrace campus.
Prospective students can contact the Future Student Enquiries Team on +61 8 7420 5115. General student administration support is available through Student Assist on 1300 877 903 within Australia or +61 8 7420 5101 from overseas.
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- Address
- North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5005
- Established
- 1874
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines including arts, business, engineering, computer and mathematical sciences, health and medical sciences, law, sciences and allied health.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
- Phone
- +61 8 7420 5115
- Admissions phone
- +61 8 7420 5115
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