The University of Adelaide & Adelaide College, Australia
Thứ Ba - 30/12/2025
The University of Adelaide & Adelaide College, Australia
1. Parents and students are kindly advised to check the most up-to-date information on the university’s official websites:
- The University of Adelaide: https://www.adelaide.edu.au
- Adelaide College: https://college.adelaide.edu.au
2. Locations – 3 campuses in South Australia:
- North Terrace Campus: Hughes North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia. The main campus, located in the heart of Adelaide city, approximately 22 minutes by car from Adelaide International Airport;
- Roseworthy Campus: Mudla Wirra Rd, Roseworthy SA 5371, Australia. Located 50 km north of Adelaide city, approximately 55 minutes by car from Adelaide International Airport;
- The Waite Campus: Urrbrae SA 5064, Australia. Located 7 km south of Adelaide city, approximately 26 minutes by car from Adelaide International Airport;
- Melbourne Campus: 370 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia. Approximately 11 minutes by car from Melbourne CBD and 24 minutes by car from Melbourne International Airport.
3. Type of Institution: Public university
4. Rankings – Quality Assurance:
- Ranked 82nd globally (QS World University Rankings 2026);
- Ranked 7th in Australia (THE World University Rankings 2025);
- University of Adelaide ranking: world rankings #82 in qs world university ranking
5. Total Student Population: > 21,000 students
6. International Students: > 7,800 students
7. Strengths:
- High academic quality, with many disciplines ranked in the Top 100 worldwide (QS Rankings by Subject 2022):
- #10 globally in Petroleum Engineering;
- #19 globally in Mining & Mineral Engineering;
- #25 globally in Dentistry;
- #46 globally in Nursing;
- #70 globally in Pharmacy & Pharmacology.
- Excellent graduate outcomes:
- #1 in South Australia and #3 in Australia for graduate skills and employability, as rated by employers;
- 84.5% of graduates secure employment with an average starting salary of AUD 62,000 per year (QILT 2019).
- A proud heritage as the alma mater of 5 Nobel Prize laureates, 110 Rhodes Scholars, and many globally successful alumni;
- High student satisfaction rates:
- 79.4% at undergraduate level and 74.1% at postgraduate level, based on criteria including skills development, teaching quality, student support, learning resources, and student engagement (QILT 2018).
- Government incentives for international students:
- Discounts on public transportation (buses, trams, trains) in Adelaide;
- Permission to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and full-time during official breaks.
Students enrolled in Research Master’s and PhD programmes may work full-time.
Average wages range from AUD 20-24 per hour (reference: https://www.sa.gov.au);
- Post-study work opportunities of 3-7 years, which is one year longer than studying in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane;
- Additional points for permanent residency applications:
- +5 points for Subclass 190 visa;
- +10 points for Subclass 489 visa.
- Modern facilities:
In recent years, the University has invested over AUD 500 million in infrastructure development, providing world-class facilities.
The University hosts 50 research centres, 5 research institutes, and 1,705 research staff; - Located in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia—one of the Australian cities with the lowest living costs yet consistently ranked among those with the highest quality of life.
Students can save approximately 25% in living expenses compared to cities such as Melbourne and Sydney.
8. Academic Programmes
- Levels of Study: view details here
- Foundation Studies;
- Diploma;
- Bachelor’s degrees;
- Graduate Certificates / Graduate Diplomas;
- Pre-Master’s programmes;
- Master’s degrees;
- Doctoral (PhD) programmes.
- Faculties:
The University has 5 faculties.
Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Elder Conservatorium of Music
- School of Education
- School of Humanities
- School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences
- Australian School of Petroleum (ASP)
- Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR)
- School of Architecture & Built Environment
- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials
- School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering
- School of Computer Science
- School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- School of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
- Adelaide Medical School
- Adelaide Dental School
- Adelaide Nursing School
- School of Psychology
- School of Public Health
Faculty of the Professions
- Business School
- Centre for Global Food & Resources
- Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innovation Centre (ECIC)
- Executive Education Unit
- Future of Employment and Skills
- Institute for International Trade
- International Centre for Financial Services
- Law School
- School of Economics
- South Australian Centre for Economic Studies (SACES)
Faculty of Sciences
- School of Agriculture, Food & Wine
- School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Physical Sciences
- Fields of study: View the full list of programmes here
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9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students
- After Grade 11, students may progress to: Foundation Programme + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1);
- After Grade 12, students may choose:
- Foundation Programme + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1);
- Diploma (Degree Transfer) + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 2);
- Direct entry to Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1).
- After completing a Bachelor’s degree, students may choose:
- Pre-Master’s Programme + Master’s degree (from Year 1);
- Direct entry to a Master’s or PhD programme.
- After completing a Master’s degree, students may progress to a PhD programme.
10. Entry Requirements
For details, please refer to:
- The University of Adelaide: view details here
- Adelaide College: view details here
Specific requirements:
- Foundation Programme: Completion of Grade 11, GPA ≥ 6.5, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0);
- Diploma (Degree Transfer):
- Standard: Completion of Grade 12, GPA 7.0, IELTS 5.5 (Speaking & Writing 5.5, no band below 5.0);
- Extended: Completion of Grade 12, GPA 6.5, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0);
- Bachelor’s degree: Completion of High School (all Vietnamese high schools are recognised), IELTS ≥ 6.5-7.0 (depending on the programme), or completion of a Foundation or Diploma programme;
- Pre-Master’s Programme:
- 1 semester: Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree equivalent to AQF Level 7, GPA ≥ 55%, IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5);
- 2 semesters: Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree equivalent to AQF Level 7, GPA ≥ 50%, or completion of a Bachelor’s or Diploma equivalent to AQF Level 6, GPA ≥ 70%, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0);
- Coursework Master’s degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, IELTS ≥ 6.5-7.0 (depending on the programme), or completion of a Pre-Master’s Programme;
- Research Master’s degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (First Class or Honours) or a relevant coursework Master’s degree, IELTS ≥ 6.5-7.0 (depending on the programme);
- Doctoral (PhD) degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Second Class Honours), coursework Master’s, or research Master’s degree in a relevant field, IELTS ≥ 6.5-7.0 (depending on the programme).
11. Intakes
- Foundation / Diploma / Pre-Master’s Programmes: February, March, July, October
- Bachelor’s / Master’s Programmes: February, July
- Trimester programmes: January, May, September
12. Application Documents
General documents:
- Certificate/Diploma of the highest level of education completed;
- Academic transcripts for the most recent two years;
- English language certificate (if available);
- Passport (photo and signature page), if available;
- Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (if applying for scholarships).
For Master’s programmes – additional requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Two (02) letters of recommendation.
For PhD / Research Master’s programmes – additional requirements:
- Research proposal;
- Published academic papers.
13. Tuition Fees
- Undergraduate programmes: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/publications/ua/media/138/inter-ug.pdf
- Coursework Master’s programmes: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/publications/ua/media/150/inter-pgcw.pdf
- Research Master’s / PhD programmes: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/postgraduate/research-degrees/international-student-fees
Indicative tuition fees:
- Foundation Programme: AUD 28,800 per programme;
- Diploma: AUD 33,200 – 45,600 per programme;
- Pre-Master’s Programme: AUD 16,000 – 40,000 per programme;
- Bachelor’s degrees: AUD 37,500 – 48,500 per year;
- Coursework Master’s degrees: AUD 37,000 – 49,500 per year;
- Research Master’s / PhD programmes: AUD 38,000 – 47,500 per year.
14. Living Expenses Estimated at AUD 18,000 – 22,000 per year.
15. Scholarships
For details, please visit:
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/international-students
- Global Academic Excellence Scholarships: 50% tuition fee, awarded to students with outstanding academic performance (ATAR 99.9 or GPA 6.9/7.0; extremely limited availability);
- Global Citizens Scholarship: 15% – 30% tuition fee, applicable to Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.
Requirements:- 30% scholarship:
- Bachelor’s: High School GPA 9.5/10 or ATAR 95;
- Master’s: Bachelor’s GPA 6.5/7.0;
- 15% scholarship:
- Bachelor’s: High School GPA 8.5/10 or ATAR 85;
- Master’s: Bachelor’s GPA 5.5/7.0.
Maintenance requirements:
- 15% scholarship: GPA ≥ 4.0/7;
- 30% scholarship: GPA ≥ 5.0/7.
- 30% scholarship:
- Family Scholarships: 10% tuition fee, for students with immediate family members who are current or former students of the University;
- Alumni Scholarships:
- 15% scholarship: GPA ≥ 5.0/7;
- 30% scholarship: GPA ≥ 6.0/7.
- Maintenance requirements: 15% scholarship: GPA ≥ 4.0/7; 30% scholarship: GPA ≥ 5.0/7.
- 2024 Articulation Partner Scholarship: AUD 5,000 – 10,000 for students transferring from partner Vietnamese universities (e.g. HUST, ISB, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Banking University, Technical Education University), GPA ≥ 6.5/10;
- The University of Adelaide College High Achiever Progression Scholarship: 25% tuition fee for students completing an Adelaide College Diploma and progressing to a Bachelor’s degree;
- The Eynesbury College International Scholarship: 5% – 10% tuition fee for students completing an Eynesbury Diploma and progressing to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes;
- The Eynesbury College High Achiever Progression Scholarship: 25% tuition fee for students completing an Eynesbury Diploma and progressing to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes;
- University of Adelaide College Scholarships:
- Up to 30% for Foundation Programmes;
- Up to 20% for Degree Transfer Programmes;
- Up to 20% for Pre-Master’s Programmes;
- 10% – 25% upon progression to The University of Adelaide.
16. Accommodation and Other Services: Students may choose homestay, on-campus accommodation, shared housing (for students aged 18 and above), or living with relatives.
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