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About UniSA

Welcome to the University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous.

Ranked in the world’s top 50 young universities under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.

Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving you opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring you graduate career ready.

^Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.

*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research

Industry Connected

The University collaborates with more than 2,500 companies worldwide to bring you valuable networking and work opportunities including placements, internships and real-world projects. Its graduates are the new professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.

Career Services

The University’s Career Services team will help you prepare for your future career. You can connect with a career adviser for expert advice and be part of a comprehensive career development program, including networking opportunities, industry events and an Online Career Hub with the latest resources and job listings.

World-class facilities

With new buildings, modern facilities and vibrant social spaces on campus, it’s never been a better time to be a student at the University of South Australia. The University has invested more than AUD $400 million in new campus infrastructure, giving you access to state-of-the-art learning spaces and the latest technologies, along with enhanced facilities that connect you with researchers, industry and the community.

Highlights

  • RANKED IN THE WORLD’s TOP 50 YOUNG UNIVERSITIES UNDER 50
  • Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings
  • TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR EMPLOYABILITY
  • Ranked #7, ComparED (QILT) Employer Satisfaction Survey 2021-23. SA public universities.
  • TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Ranked #10, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Quality of Entire Educational Experience Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.
  • 100% OF OUR ASSESSED RESEARCH RATED AT OR ABOVE WORLD-CLASS
  • 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.
  • OVERALL FIVE STAR RATING FOR EXCELLENCE
  • 2023 QS Stars Ratings
  • RANKED IN THE TOP 40 BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Ranked #36, 2019 THE Asia-Pacific University Rankings
  • TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR CAMPUS FACILITIES
  • Ranked #8 (Undergraduate) and #6 (Postgraduate), ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Learning Resources Indicator. Public universities.
  • TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR LEARNING RESOURCES
  • Ranked #8 (Undergraduate) and #6 (Postgraduate), ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Learning Resources Indicator. Public universities.
  • TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR GRADUATE SKILLS
  • Ranked #6 (Undergraduate), ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Skills Development Indicator. Public universities.
  • South Australia’s #1 UNIVERSITY FOR GRADUATE CAREERS
  • ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.
  • #1 IN South Australia FOR FULL-TIME GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
  • ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.
  • TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR STUDENT SUPPORT
  • Ranked #8, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Student Support Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.
  • #1 IN South Australia FOR TEACHING QUALITY
  • ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Teaching Quality Indicator (Postgraduate). SA public universities.

4 Metropolitan Campuses

CITY WEST CAMPUS

City West Campus is located on the western edge of the CBD. It’s an arts, food and cultural hub, and is home to exciting new infrastructure developments. It’s home to studies in business, law, art, architecture and design, along with the Centre for English Language (CELUSA).

CITY EAST CAMPUS

Located within the eastern end of the Adelaide’s cultural boulevard, the City East Campus is home to SAIBT and students studying in UniSA’s health and medical sciences degrees.

MAGILL CAMPUS

This campus features large, open spaces and nature at its best, including a creek, native gum trees and the occasional koala spotting. It has industry‑standard learning facilities for studies in the creative industries, education, psychology and social sciences.

MAWSON LAKES CAMPUS

Located close to over 100 high-technology companies that make up Technology Park, this campus is an innovation hub in Adelaide’s growing northern suburbs. It’s home to students studying STEM degrees.

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Explore Our Campuses

Unisa city west campus

UniSA City West Campus

Unisa city east campus

UniSA City East Campus

Unisa Mawson lakes campus

UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus

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UniSA Magill Campus

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