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Compared to other major Australian cities, Adelaide offers more value for your money, more career opportunities and a safer, more supportive environment.
** Top 10 Ranking, Booking.com, 2025
^ Corelogic Quarterly Rental Review January 2025 Median weekly unit rent
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9th most liveable city in the world*
Lower rent than Sydney, Melbourne and Perth^
Heavily discounted public transportation for full-time students
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2022 International Student of the Year
When Elvis left behind his career as a medical doctor in Nigeria to study biomedical engineering at Flinders University, he had a single goal in mind: to learn how to make affordable medical devices so people can get the care they need, no matter how much money they have. Now, on the cusp of graduating, Elvis has already created a project device that’s piquing significant interest and he’s more determined than ever to make his dream a reality. With his positive outlook and inner drive to succeed our judges have awarded Elvis the 2022 International Student of the Year.
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Are you a new international student starting your study journey in Adelaide, and are not sure what to expect to prepare for your arrival? Don’t worry, we have you covered. In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about your arrival at Adelaide Airport to settling into your new home away from home.
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Migration agents: What to look for and how to select a migration agent
As an international student, you have likely thought about what your life may look like after you finish your studies. For some, this may include permanently migrating to and settling in Australia. However, migration law is tricky to navigate, particularly when you’re not an expert.Sherrie Gaskin is an experienced and qualified migration agent who has worked in both government and the private sector. She shares her thoughts in what to look for and how to select a migration agent.
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Study in Australia: Why choose Australian unis over those in other countries?
Here are some reasons why you should choose to study at an Australian university over universities in other countries.
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Elvis: From Doctor to Biomedical Engineer
Elvis, from Nigeria, graduated with a Master of Engineering (Biomedical) from Flinders University. Originally working as a medical doctor, he chose Adelaide to pursue his passion for engineering and develop solutions to healthcare challenges in his home country. Strong academic support and recognition through two StudyAdelaide International Student Awards in 2022 helped build his confidence and opened new pathways to make a meaningful global impact.
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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