The University of Adelaide, located in Adelaide, southern Australia, is the third university in Australian history. Since its founding in 1874, the University of Adelaide has more than 25,000 students, and the proportion of international students is 27%, including 3,500 international students from 88 countries. There are four campuses in North Terrace, Waite, Roseworthy and Thebarton.

The University of Adelaide has consistently ranked among the top universities in Australia. As of 2008, the University of Adelaide has produced 5 Nobel Prize winners, the most in Australia, and 108 Rhodes Prize winners. In addition, it ranked among the best in the world in 11 research fields. In THE World University Rankings, it is ranked 149th; in the QS World University Subject Rankings, the University of Adelaide’s geography and geological sciences ranked 72nd in the world, civil and structural engineering subjects 89th in the world, and mechanical, electromechanical and aerospace engineering 81st in the world. The starting salaries of domestic graduates and the quality of teaching of this university have all reached 5 stars, with a high degree of recognition.

Although the University of Adelaide is ranked relatively high in Australia and can be regarded as a world-renowned university, its admission requirements are much lower than those of the other 7 members of Group of Eight.

Adelaide University application requirements (Take China as an example)

• Undergraduate admission:

Academic requirements: Complete the first year of regular undergraduate studies in China, and the scores meet the requirements of the corresponding major or the college entrance examination is above the first line;

Language requirements: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic Test; TOEFL – internet based and paper based; Pearson Test of English – Academic; CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced).

• Postgraduate admission:

Academic requirements: Obtain a formal undergraduate degree and a bachelor’s degree in relevant majors in China, and the results meet the requirements of the corresponding major;

Language requirements: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic Test; TOEFL – internet based and paper based; Pearson Test of English – Academic; CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced).

Adelaide University Application Materials

To apply for the University of Adelaide, applicants need to prepare application materials: 

– A scanned copy of the first page and signature page of the passport. If you don’t have a passport, you need a copy of the front and back of your ID card and a copy of your birth certificate. 

– A standardized test transcript.

– A graduation certificate and a degree certificate. 

– Notarized documents.

– Personal statements.

– Letters of recommendation.

– Honor certificates.

– Health certificates.

– Property certificates and other materials. 

Students who have already participated in the work need to provide work certificates.

As we can see, the admission requirements of the University of Adelaide are relatively low. This mainly due to the following reasons:

– The University of Adelaide is the only university among the Group of Eight in Australia that has not squeezed into the top 100 in the world. Its ranking is relatively low and its reputation is not as good as the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and other world-renowned universities in Australia.

– The University of Adelaide is located in a remote area – Adelaide. Its location is not as good as that of the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and other universities. Although it has the advantage of extra points for immigration as a regional university, it is far less attractive than the other universities in Group of Eight.

To be honest, the University of Adelaide is indeed inferior to the other seven universities in Australia’s Group of Eight, but it is still a member of the group and has its own advantages and strengths. Don’t miss it!