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^ Corelogic Quarterly Rental Review January 2025 Median weekly unit rent
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Raviteja: Aerospace Graduate to Startup Founder
Raviteja, from India, graduated with a Master of Engineering (Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical) from The University of Adelaide, now known as Adelaide University. He is the Founder and CEO of ResearchSat, a startup pioneering biomedical research and medicine manufacturing in space. He turned a university project into a global venture.
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Reagan: From Master of IT to a Career in Local Government
Reagan, from India, earned his Master of Information Technology at Flinders University. Now his working as a Graduate Business Support Officer at the City of Charles Sturt. Hands‑on learning, strong industry connections and Adelaide’s supportive tech community helped him build the confidence and experience to launch his career.
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Hinney: How a Student Project Turned into a leading App Company
Hinney, from Hong Kong, graduated with a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and a Master of Design (Digital Media) from The University of Adelaide, now known as Adelaide University. He’s now the Founder and CEO of PixelForce, South Australia’s leading app development company. Today, PixelForce employs over 60 people and has helped build apps used by millions worldwide.
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Max: Applying his Studies to Design a Portable Solar-Panel
Max, from China, is studying Engineering at Adelaide University. He’s part of the university’s leadership network, building confidence and connecting with fellow student leaders. As a South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES) volunteer, he actively supports the community. He's also applying the skills he learned in his degree to design a safe, low‑cost portable solar panel with a friend, that's affordable for everyone, reducing the cost of living and transitioning to green energy.
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2022 Student Ambassador Team
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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 Australian Bureau of Statistics.
With lower rent, food and public transport costs than most major Australian cities, you’ll 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 Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand.
Domestic Flights to Adelaide
There are also direct domestic connections with all other major Australian cities as well on Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia.
Learn more about Flights to Adelaide here.
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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* Global Liveability Index, Economist Intelligence Unit, 2025
^ Corelogic Quarterly Rental Review January 2025 Median weekly unit rent