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Adelaide, Australia
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University of Adelaide

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Scholarship available

#89

QS Rank

$25,000

Tuition/yr

38,241

Enrollment

22:1

Student:Faculty

About University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third-oldest university in Australia. Its main campus in the Adelaide city centre includes many sandstone buildings of historical and architectural significance, such as Bonython Hall.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#89
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#133
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#101
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#131

Campus & Location

Province

SA

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: AUD 1,100–1,800/mo | Food: AUD 370–590/mo | Most affordable major city; vibrant student life and growing tech sector.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Eligible for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor/Master, up to 4 years in regional areas or for Science/Engineering/Education degrees.

Programs(4)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Faculty of Engineering, CS & Mathematics

Engineering
Bachelor's~$41k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+februaryPGWP

Master of Data Analytics

School of Computer Science

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$39k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Adelaide MBA

Adelaide Business School

Business & Management
MBA~$46k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+februaryPGWP

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

School of Mechanical Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$38k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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