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    Study Costs in Australia

    Estimated Costs in 8 States and Territories

    Adelaide

    South Australia

    #3 Australia's Student City
    8 Universities
    #5 Most Affordable Student City

    Think of a small affordable city with a huge backyard, and you’d get Adelaide. It is also a city that is multicultural, making it a home for international students. With a strong economy and and various growing industries, this is the perfect place for students who are keen to stay in the country after graduating.

    Monthly Living Costs in Adelaide


    Average Total Living CostAUD $2,450

    Accommodation
    Accommodation

    AUD $987 - $1,692

    Groceries
    Groceries

    AUD $724 - $1,036

    Transportation
    Transportation

    AUD $160 - $250

    Utilities
    Utilities

    AUD $39 - $50

    Entertainment
    Entertainment

    AUD $23 - $46

    Books & supplies
    Books & Supplies

    AUD $50 - $120


    Estimates subject to accommodation type and lifestyle

    Average Tuition Fee / Year


    Pre-U / Foundation

    AUD $32 - 34k

    Undergraduate Degree

    AUD $27 - 47.5k

    Postgraduate Degree

    AUD $30 - 49.9k


    Subject to university and course

    Top University in Adelaide

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    The University of Adelaide (UoA)

    Adelaide, South Australia

    Degree fee / year
    from
    AUD $47,500
    Universities in Adelaide

    South Australia

    2 universities in 3 towns and cities nearby Adelaide

    South Australia

    Universities and Distance from Adelaide

    Living Cost Tier

    The University of Adelaide (UoA)

    Roseworthy0.8 hr, 62.6 km

    University of South Australia (UNISA)

    Whyalla4.5 hr, 386 km
    Mount Gambier4.7 hr, 434 km
    All Universities in South Australia

    More About South Australia

    Quick facts
    Quick Facts
    • 5 Universities
    • 31k+ International Student
    Postgraduate study
    Postgraduate Study

    South Australia's universities provide post-graduate studies spanning a broad range of academic disciplines. The University of Adelaide is renowned for its excellence in science and medicine research. The University of South Australia is ranked 2nd in Australia for research quality, offering programmes in engineering, data science, defence, aviation, and medicine. Additionally, Flinders University, the largest provider of postgraduate education for teachers in South Australia, also offers diverse programs in business, international relations, humanities, and social work.

    Key industry
    Key Industry

    Key industries include space research, creatives, international education, energy & mining, tourism and health.

    Post-study work opportunity
    Post-study Work Opportunity

    If you wish to stay after completing your studies, South Australia offers an extra year of post-study work rights (subclass 485 visa) for international students. Eligible qualifications for additional post study work rights are those that are related to occupations including Medical Professionals, Nursing and Medical Technicians, Veterinarian, Medical Imaging, Radiologist, Psychologist, Recovery Therapist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Teacher, Engineer, ICT, Agriculture and Food Technologist.

    Accommodation
    Accommodation

    There are a range of student-friendly housing options in Adelaide, including residential college which are the most popular due to its convenience of living on or near campus. Help is available through the South Australian government (Homeless Connect SA) if students can't find accommodation in time.

    Lifestyle
    Lifestyle

    South Australia offers extraordinary travel adventure, such as swimming with dolphins, climbing ancient mountain peaks, feeding kangaroos, drinking the world's finest wine, and much more. Kangaroo Island is the nation's third largest island with a sanctuary of wildlife, rugged landscapes and pristine beaches. Flinders Ranges, a place rich in Aboriginal history, offer some of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in the country. And to get your adrenaline pumping, you can even dive with sharks in Port Lincoln.