Subject: April updates: The latest from Adelaide University
Adelaide University Agent Newsletter
Welcome to the April edition of your Agent Newsletter!
In this edition, we share key updates and highlights, including Adelaide University’s performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, an important video update on offer delays, a snapshot of campus community life at Adelaide University and more.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Adelaide University has been recognised in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with 22 subjects ranked in the global top 100 across Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences and Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and Management. This achievement builds on Adelaide University’s overall global standing as a top‑100 university, ranked equal 82 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
Notable subject rankings include:
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Mineral and Mining Engineering: 18
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Petroleum Engineering: 25
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Dentistry: 49
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Nursing: =50
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Education: =63
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Law: =63
We encourage you to reference these results when advising students, particularly those seeking globally ranked programs delivered by a consistently high‑performing institution.
Update on Offer Processing
We acknowledge recent delays in issuing offers and recognise the impact this may have had on your work with future students. In this short video message, our team shares an update on the steps we have taken to ensure a more efficient offer‑processing experience going forward.
Eligibility update for Adelaide Merit and Emerging Leaders Scholarships
The entry requirement scores for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and the GCE A levels have been revised, in recognition of the high quality of IB and A level graduates. The new requirements, effective for students commencing at AU from semester 2 2026 are:
Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award 25 per cent scholarship
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A minimum score of 33 for students who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
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A minimum score of 12 for students who have completed the GCE A levels
Adelaide Merit Scholarship 15 per cent scholarship
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A minimum score of 28 for students who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
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A minimum score of 9 for students who have completed the GCE A levels
StudyAdelaide 2026 Global Agent Famil
Last month, Adelaide University was delighted to welcome more than 60 education agents from China, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam as part of StudyAdelaide’s 2026 Global Agent Famil.
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships with our global partners, while giving agents first‑hand insight into Adelaide University’s campuses, facilities, and academic strengths.
Agents visited both the Adelaide City Campus and Waite Campus, engaging in interactive workshops across a range of specialist facilities, including:
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Acoustic & Vibration Laboratory
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Adelaide Health Simulation
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EXTERRES Laboratory
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Food Innovation Laboratory
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Innovation Studios
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Winery facilities at Waite Campus
Beyond the campus experience, agents also had the chance to explore student life in Adelaide, with visits to the Adelaide Fringe, Cleland Wildlife Park, and Henley Beach.
Eid al‑Fitr Community Celebration at Adelaide University
More than 500 students and staff recently came together at Pridham Hall to mark the end of Ramadan, Islam’s most holy month, and celebrate Eid al‑Fitr. The gathering provided an opportunity for the Adelaide University community to connect and celebrate together, reflecting the values of unity, compassion, and connection that Ramadan represents.
We extend our warm wishes to students, partners, and friends in our global community who observe Eid, and value the diversity of cultures and traditions that enrich campus life. Moments like these highlight the welcoming and inclusive community experience available to students studying at Adelaide University.
Photos of the Eid celebration can be viewed on LinkedIn.
English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Program
Adelaide University’s English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Program, delivered through the English Language Centre, supports educators and institutions seeking to strengthen English‑medium teaching capability.
This 40‑hour professional development program prepares lecturers and educators to deliver academic content in English with confidence. The course is structured around teaching methodology, language development, and supervised practice, reflecting the realities of modern classrooms, including diverse student cohorts and the integration of AI tools in teaching and learning.
The program is suitable for lecturers, teachers, and future educators, with flexible delivery options available to support institutional needs both in Australia and offshore. Agents working with institutional partners, government programs, or professional development initiatives are encouraged to share this opportunity.
For more information or to discuss bespoke EMI programs, please contact elc.
Adelaide University respectfully acknowledges the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations’ Traditional Owners of the lands that are home to our campuses located in Adelaide, Magill, Mawson Lakes, Waite, Roseworthy, Mount Gambier and Whyalla.