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Adelaide is the city where you're closer to success

9th most liveable city in the world*

South Australian public universities rank in the top 2% globally

Additional year of post study work rights

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Why Adelaide

Everything is closer in Adelaide

Compared to other major Australian cities, Adelaide offers more value for your money, more career opportunities and a safer, more supportive environment.

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2 Day Kangaroo Island Tour
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2 Day Kangaroo Island Tour

Join the 2 day tour with everything included! Exclusive price for international students only valued at $520 per person.

04 Oct 2025 - 05 Oct 2025
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10 Tips to Overcome Homesickness if you're an international student
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10 Tips to Overcome Homesickness if you're an international student

It鈥檚 normal to feel homesick and miss home when arriving in a new country or city. But just know, you鈥檙e not alone, and there are ways that can help you cope with these feelings.

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Adelaide Fringe Information Session
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Adelaide Fringe Information Session

Learn how you can get involved and even kick start a career - with the Adelaide Fringe!

25 Sep 2025
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Navigating career opportunities with the Department for Education
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Navigating career opportunities with the Department for Education

Dreaming of contributing to the education sector in unique ways?
猫爪影像 is partnering with the Department for Education for a session unveiling the roadmap to working in South Australia's public schools.

17 Sep 2025
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Speed Networking and Interview Practice with CPA Australia
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Speed Networking and Interview Practice with CPA Australia

If you are in international student or graduate pursuing a career in Financial Services then you do not want to miss this event to network with finance professionals from various companies who are all part of the world's largest accounting bodies; CPA Australia.

11 Sep 2025
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Not a one-way ticket: benefits of international education go both ways
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Not a one-way ticket: benefits of international education go both ways

Outbound South Australian students are playing an important role in the two-way relationship that ensures young people can feel at home when they study in a new country.   

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Answers to your questions about studying in Adelaide.

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, a state in Australia.

Around 1.4 million people live in Adelaide according to the the 

With lower rent, food and public transport costs than most major Australian cities, you鈥檒l be able to afford more of the wonderful lifestyle that Australia has to offer.

We've compiled a guide about the cost of living in Adelaide which covers things like accommodation, transport, food, utilities, entertainment and more.

There are direct internartional flights to Adelaide from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Doha, Denpasar, Nadi, and Auckland.

International Flights to Adelaide

International carriers include , , , , , , .

Domestic Flights to Adelaide

There are also direct domestic connections with all other major Australian cities as well on , , and .


There are three public universities in Adelaide - Adelaide University, Flinders University and University of Sunshine Coast. 

A private university called Torrens University also has a campus in Adelaide.

There are also world-class vocational institutes like TAFE SA and high-quality SA Government Schools.


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