Rankings
How every major ranking places Adelaide University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 15 | $39,203 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 9 | $34,704 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 9 | $38,061 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 9 | $38,775 | See → |
| Business & management | 7 | $39,203 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $37,275 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 7 | $30,991 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 7 | $37,275 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $33,348 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $42,059 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 3 | $42,059 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 3 | $39,203 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $39,203 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $33,526 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | $34,133 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships. 5 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Adelaide University
The job market for Adelaide University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Adelaide University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $37,275 a year; half of Adelaide University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $36,061 and $39,203. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: environment, sustainability & agriculture courses are typically $42,059, education & teaching $30,991.
How is Adelaide University ranked?
Adelaide University is ranked #82 by QS (2026), #133 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #33 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#4) and Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#28).
What IELTS score does Adelaide University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (68 of the 99 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Adelaide University offer?
88 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (15), arts, design & creative studies (9) and computer science & data technology (9).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Adelaide University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.