Australia’s newest major university is getting ready to prepare global graduates of the future. Built on the strengths and legacies of the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia, the new Adelaide University will be shaped by more than 180 years of collective experience with the largest number of students in the nation. It aims to deliver a world-class curriculum, that is co-designed with hundreds of industry partnersand will develop the skills that employers value most. Sri Lanka has a growing economyand greater access to quality education provides real opportunities to address skills shortages and drive development in the region to create a more sustainable and inclusive future, along with global competitiveness.

Adelaide University offers indemand degrees that address Sri Lanka’s most pressing needs, covering key sectors such as healthcare, construction, business, commerce, information technology, advanced manufacturing and engineering. Offering a distinctive learning model that incorporates modular and stackable degree structures, as well as an innovative digital learning environment enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), Adelaide University will shape how students experience and access their education with increased accessibility and flexibility.

Students will also undertake common core courses, allowing them the opportunity to connect with peers across different disciplines to develop transferable skills that are highly relevant to today’s workplace. Common courses cover areas like AI, data, entrepreneurship, design thinking, ethics and culture. Graduate qualities that are embedded into the Adelaide University curriculum will develop lifelong learners. The goal is to nurture graduates who have a passion for personal and professional development, ethical leaders who do what is right over what is easy, strategic problem solvers who approach challenges with creativity, global citizens who drive positive change, resilient thinkers who are adaptable, and trusted communicators that can inspire change.

Most learning at Adelaide University will be delivered face-toface across the largest campus footprint in South Australia. Students will gain knowledge and experience through practicals, tutorials, studios, seminars, clinics and workshops supported by world-class academics. In nearly every course, students will have access to some self-paced learning modules with exceptionally high quality digital content and interactive activities like online polls, simulations and gamified elements, along with in-person exploration and learning. As Australia’s newest member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), Adelaide University is creating exciting possibilities for future generations of students to come. Applications and acceptances are now open for internationals students interested in starting their studies with Adelaide University from 2026.

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