9th most liveable city in the world*
South Australian public universities rank in the top 2% globally
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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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Yidi: Building confidence and communication skills
Before she came to Adelaide, Yidi says she was shy and lacked confidence. But her time studying, working and volunteering in South Australia has built her communication skills and self-confidence. We spoke to Yidi to find out how her experiences in Adelaide have given her a boost to her career aspirations.
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You Oon: An unexpected nursing career
When You Oon moved from South Korea to study in Adelaide, she thought she might become a vet and work with Australia’s unique animals. Instead, she decided to study for a Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate entry) at Flinders University. Today, You Oon loves working as a registered nurse in aged care and says talking with the residents reminds her of when she lived with her grandparents. You Oon says there are many opportunities for nurses in aged care, and says she loves working with such supportive colleagues. We spoke to You Oon about her time studying and what it’s been like to work in aged care during a global pandemic.
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Daniel: Going to school in Adelaide
Daniel had never heard of Australia, South Australia or Adelaide before. After attending school at Glenunga International High School (GIHS), he fell in love with the city.
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Qiaohui: Learning career skills in Adelaide
My name is Qiaohui HU, and I recently finished a four-year PhD in Bioscience at the University of Adelaide (now Adelaide University).
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Agam: From Business Graduate to Real Estate Professional
Agam, from India, graduated with a Bachelor of Business (Real Estate Practice) from the University of South Australia, now known as Adelaide University. He works as a Sales Partner in real estate after having developed practical skills and industry knowledge through his studies.
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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