University of South Australia

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Adelaide, Australia
301–350th in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of South Australia

Basic information and contact details for the University of South Australia

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The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. It is known for its relevance, equity, and excellence. The University’s renowned researchers are thought leaders, who drive major change in industry sectors across the globe. The institution currently collaborates with more than 2,500 international industry partners. This global collaboration gives rise to new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

By pioneering disruptive ideas that address, and solve, current world issues, the University of South Australia is an innovator for emerging industries. The institution is leading major developments in Artificial Intelligence, pharmaceutical science, and education. A key example of this work includes the University’s creation of AI technology to improve target detection in the ocean, which will advance radar systems for the Navy and Airforce. The institute is also at the forefront of cancer treatment research, including its work on Vitamin D supplementation for mitigating chemotherapy-related illness.

Students

The University of South Australia offers more than 200 world-class degrees designed in partnership with industry, and reflect areas of current and emerging demand. These degrees also leverage the latest research from the University, ensuring graduates are unstoppable in their chosen career fields.

Research degrees at the University of South Australia are project-based, and focus on producing new knowledge, providing solutions to global challenges, and preparing candidates for competitive careers.

Acknowledgement of Peoples and Country

The University of South Australia respectfully acknowledges the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations’ traditional owners of the land that is now home to the University’s campuses in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla.

The institution released the first university Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for South Australia in 2014 and has continued to build on its proud history in Aboriginal education and research. The University of South Australia is working to embed real and measurable actions, and extend the process of cultural change to strengthen its position as a University of Choice for Aboriginal Peoples. 

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080100
Teaching 22.4
Research Environment 36
Research Quality 80.6
Industry 96.2
International Outlook 84
222426283032201620172018201920202021202220232024202526.429.931.530.531.524.523.5232522.4

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2023
84.484.484.484.484.4202084.4

Breakdown via year: Overall

Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2023
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of South Australia

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Student gender ratio
60 F : 40 M (1)
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International student percentage
18% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
27.6 (1)
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Student total
21490 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Jobs at the University of South Australia

Open positions for academics and staff at the University of South Australia

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Research Associate (Level ARAS) / Research Fellow
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide
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University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

Based in the Centre for Cancer Biology at the City West campus Two (2) full-time, fixed term

Salary

RAS ($100,322)

Posted

28 Feb 2025

Lecturer in Clinical Education (Level A)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide
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University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

Based in Clinical & Health Sciences at the City East campus Full time or part time

Salary

$100,322 per annum (plus

Posted

5 Mar 2025

Research Fellow, UniSA STEM
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University of South Australia

Australia, Mawson Lakes
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University of South Australia

Australia, Mawson Lakes

Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus 2 x full-time, fixed term contracts until

Salary

$112,892 per annum (plus

Posted

21 Feb 2025

Aboriginal Enterprise Fellow (Level CSRF/DARP)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide
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University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples only Full-time, continuing opportunity Competitive salary

Salary

Competitive salary plus

Posted

3 Feb 2025

Project Officer, University Apprenticeship Program
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

University of South Australia

Australia, Mawson Lakes
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University of South Australia

Australia, Mawson Lakes

Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus Part-time (0.7 FTE over 4-5 days), fixed

Salary

$78,975 per annum pro

Posted

3 Jan 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of South Australia

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of South Australia

Physical Sciences501–600th

  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science201–250th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences251–300th

  • Sociology
  • Communication and Media Studies

Clinical and Health251–300th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Business and Economics201–250th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities251–300th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Education151–175th

  • Education

Engineering251–300th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology251–300th

  • Psychology
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