University of South Australia campus
Adelaide, Australia
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University of South Australia

Adelaide·university
AffordableScholarship available

#301

QS Rank

$19,000

Tuition/yr

45,587

Enrollment

38:1

Student:Faculty

About University of South Australia

The University of South Australia (UniSA) was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1991, it was the successor of the former South Australian Institute of Technology (SAIT). In mid-2023, it agreed to merge with the neighbouring University of Adelaide to form Adelaide University.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#301
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#401
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#401
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#338

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(3)

Bachelor of Nursing

UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance

Nursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor's~$26k/yr3 yrIELTS 7+februaryPGWP

Master of Engineering Management

UniSA Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$30k/yr2 yrIELTS 6+february, julyPGWP

Master of Information Technology

UniSA STEM

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$30k/yr2 yrIELTS 6+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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