save money and thrive in adelaide
Quality Australian education, cheaper living costs and an enviable lifestyle?
You'd be silly not to study in Adelaide.
South Australia wasn't voted in the Planet's Top 5 Regions* for nothing.
Adelaide is the world's 3rd most liveable city*.
We can boast a friendly, safe and economical lifestyle that residents rate highly in affordability, transport and culture.
“Adelaide is rated highly for quality of life, low crime rate, and affordable living conditions.
The transport system is smooth and affordable, and beaches are just a 15-minute drive from the main campus. This allows you to rejuvenate and relax outside of class work!”
James Nijuru, Master of Business Administration, Kenya
“I love living here. The people in Adelaide are very friendly, and happy to help you. Compared with Sydney and Melbourne, Adelaide is more economical than the big cities in Australia.
You can really enjoy your life and your study – it’s a lovely place.”
Henry Zhang, Bachelor of Civil Engineering, China
We're cheaper than both Sydney and Melbourne.
Your money goes further in Adelaide, compared to our eastern state counterparts*. That means you can get out and spend more time in our world-class food and wine regions, and take your leisure exploring our stunning landscapes.
“I like living and studying in Adelaide because you get the best of so many different worlds. You can go down to the beach, you can go on a hike and you also get a great education living here.
Also, the living cost isn’t high so it makes it very much applicable to anyone.”
Salindi Herath, Master of Biomedical Engineering, Sri Lanka
Located just 20-minutes outside the city – a six-song, ten-TikTok train ride away.
Study in tranquility and learn alongside koalas and kangaroos during the day at South Australia's greenest campus. Then hit our metropolitan beaches and the city for relaxation. The famous Adelaide lifestyle comes rated as one of the most affordable state capital cities in Australia for students.*
Accept your offer with confidence.
The delights of student living in Adelaide are open now and ready for you. What are you waiting for?
*South Australia Top 5 region in the world (Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017)
*Adelaide is the world's 3rd most liveable city (The Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Index 2021)
*Adelaide is more affordable than both Sydney and Melbourne (Economic Intelligence Unit Cost of Living Report 2018)
*One of the most affordable state capital cities in Australia for students (QS Best Student Cities 2018)
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