- Student-faculty ratios: 30.5
- Male to female ratio: 58 : 42
- School nature: Public
- Website: http://www.unisa.edu.au/
- Address: 101 Currie Street,Adelaide, South Australia 5000,Australia
- Phone: +61 8 8302 0114
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked number one in Australia for quality education^ 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. Its graduates are the new professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Highlights RANKED IN THE TOP 50 UNDER 50 Ranked #26, 2019 THE Young University Rankings No.1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR QUALITY EDUCATION 2019 THE University Impact Rankings RANKED IN THE TOP 10 IN AUSTRALIA FOR EMPLOYER SATISFACTION QILT: 2018 Employer Satisfaction Survey, Overall Satisfaction Indicator – National Report 100% OF OUR ASSESSED RESEARCH RATED AT OR ABOVE WORLD-CLASS 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research RANKED 22ND WORLDWIDE FOR OVERALL UNIVERSITY IMPACT 2019 THE University Impact Rankings No.2 IN AUSTRALIA FOR STUDENT SERVICES 2018 International Student Barometer (of 32 institutions in Australia surveyed) Campus Central Student Advisory Services 92% OVERALL SATISFACTION RATE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2018 International Student Barometer – Overall Satisfaction Study The University of South Australia offers more than 200 degrees across four academic divisions. Degrees are designed with strong professional emphasis and in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain practical skills and graduate career ready. The University collaborates with more than 2,500 companies worldwide to bring students valuable networking and work opportunities including placements, internships and projects. Areas of study include: Research excellence Research at the University is innovative, inspired by challenges, and connected to both industry and community needs. Research degrees are focused on producing new knowledge, providing solutions to global challenges and preparing candidates for competitive careers. The University supports a vibrant and adventurous research environment, where researchers work with partners around the world to make a difference in areas as diverse as cancer treatments, renewable energy, cybersecurity and social innovation. The University’s strong commitment to cutting-edge research and engagement with industry has been well recognised, with 100 per cent of assessed research rated at or above world-class standard*. Student services The University of South Australia’s student support services are designed to help students succeed. Recognised as second in Australia for student services~, the University provides students with the necessary support to excel in their studies and enjoy their university experience. Support services include: World-class facilities The University has invested heavily in new buildings and facilities, totalling more than A$400 million, to make sure students learn in an exciting, innovative environment. Students have access to state-of-the-art learning spaces and the latest technologies, along with enhanced facilities that connect students with researchers, industry and the community. Adelaide The University of South Australia is located in Adelaide, Australia’s education city. The city is known for its affordability and quality of life. This means students will be able to save more money to experience all the exciting opportunities that Adelaide, and South Australia, have to offer. Adelaide is ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world+, making it the perfect place to study.
- Total number of students 17,465
- Number of international students 7,657
- Total number of academic staff 670
- Number of international staff 543
- Number of undergraduate degrees awarded 4,161
- Number of master's degrees awarded 1,315
- Number of doctoral degrees awarded 218
- Number of research only staff 334
- Number of new undergraduate students 5,223
- Number of new master's students 1,068
- Number of new doctoral students 142
- Global score 50.9
- Global research reputation #664
- Regional research reputation #26
- Publications #430
- Books #188
- Conferences #532
- Normalized citation impact #572
- Total citations #438
- Number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #408
- Percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #506
- International collaboration #826
- Percentage of total publications with international collaboration #466
- Number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #413
- Percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #517
*The above data comes from: Official website of U.S.News
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25%
Percentage of International Students
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30.5
No. of students per staff
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58 : 42
Student Ratio of Females to Males
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20,268
Number of FTE Students
*The above data comes from: Official website of TIMES
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World University Rankings
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2012
350-400
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2013
301-350
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2014
301-350
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2015
276-300
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2016
351-400
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2017
251—300
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2018
201–250
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2019
201–250
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2020
251–300
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Young University Rankings
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2012
65
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2013
48
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2014
49
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2015
35
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2016
57
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2017
32
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2018
26
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2019
=26
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Arts & humanities
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2018
201–250
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2019
176–200
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Clinical, pre-clinical & health
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2018
201–250
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2019
251–300
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Engineering & technology
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2014
99
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2015
69
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2018
151–175
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2019
126–150
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Physical sciences
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2018
301–400
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2019
301–400
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Social sciences
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2018
301–400
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Business & Economics
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2018
176–200
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2019
126–150
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Computer Science
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2018
176–200
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2019
126–150
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Law
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2018
88
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2019
=81
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Education
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2019
101–125
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Psychology
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2019
176–200
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Impact Rankings: Partnerships for the goals
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2019
62
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Impact Rankings: Peace, justice and strong institutions
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2019
57
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Impact Rankings: Sustainable cities and communities
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2019
=31
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Impact Rankings: Reducing inequalities
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2019
3
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Impact Rankings: Decent work and economic growth
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2019
101–200
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Impact Rankings: Quality education
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2019
8
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Impact Rankings: Good health and well-being for people
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2019
13
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University Impact Ranking
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2019
22
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*The above data comes from: Official website of TIMES
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#422 Chemistry
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- Chemistry overall score 44.5
- Chemistry global research reputation #614
- Chemistry regional research reputation #16
- Chemistry publications #542
- Chemistry normalized citation impact #260
- Chemistry total citations #452
- Chemistry number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #404
- Chemistry percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #223
- Chemistry international collaboration #634
- Chemistry percentage of total publications with international collaboration #223
- Chemistry number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #577
- Chemistry percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #629
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#401 Clinical Medicine
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- Clinical Medicine overall score 44.4
- Clinical Medicine global research reputation #501
- Clinical Medicine regional research reputation #18
- Clinical Medicine publications #426
- Clinical Medicine normalized citation impact #525
- Clinical Medicine total citations #446
- Clinical Medicine number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #347
- Clinical Medicine percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #353
- Clinical Medicine international collaboration #785
- Clinical Medicine percentage of total publications with international collaboration #414
- Clinical Medicine number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #429
- Clinical Medicine percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #518
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#149 Economics and Business
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- Economics and Business overall score 32.2
- Economics and Business global research reputation #213
- Economics and Business regional research reputation #15
- Economics and Business publications #134
- Economics and Business normalized citation impact #157
- Economics and Business total citations #149
- Economics and Business number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #147
- Economics and Business percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #151
- Economics and Business international collaboration #113
- Economics and Business percentage of total publications with international collaboration #125
- Economics and Business number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #102
- Economics and Business percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #86
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#248 Engineering
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- Engineering overall score 54.8
- Engineering global research reputation #413
- Engineering regional research reputation #17
- Engineering publications #381
- Engineering normalized citation impact #92
- Engineering total citations #303
- Engineering number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #278
- Engineering percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #105
- Engineering international collaboration #302
- Engineering percentage of total publications with international collaboration #66
- Engineering number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #177
- Engineering percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #55
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#244 Environment/Ecology
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- Environment/Ecology overall score 43.3
- Environment/Ecology global research reputation #261
- Environment/Ecology regional research reputation #28
- Environment/Ecology total citations #211
- Environment/Ecology number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #219
- Environment/Ecology percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #255
- Environment/Ecology international collaboration #168
- Environment/Ecology percentage of total publications with international collaboration #159
- Environment/Ecology number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #215
- Environment/Ecology percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #232
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#303 Materials Science
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- Materials Science overall score 34.4
- Materials Science global research reputation #324
- Materials Science regional research reputation #10
- Materials Science publications #381
- Materials Science normalized citation impact #113
- Materials Science total citations #256
- Materials Science number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #360
- Materials Science percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #277
- Materials Science international collaboration #308
- Materials Science percentage of total publications with international collaboration #73
- Materials Science number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #238
- Materials Science percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #193
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#315 Neuroscience and Behavior
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- Neuroscience and Behavior overall score 24.5
- Neuroscience and Behavior global research reputation #231
- Neuroscience and Behavior regional research reputation #12
- Neuroscience and Behavior publications #350
- Neuroscience and Behavior normalized citation impact #269
- Neuroscience and Behavior total citations #334
- Neuroscience and Behavior number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #292
- Neuroscience and Behavior percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #202
- Neuroscience and Behavior international collaboration #33
- Neuroscience and Behavior percentage of total publications with international collaboration #56
- Neuroscience and Behavior number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #269
- Neuroscience and Behavior percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #225
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#181 Social Sciences and Public Health
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- Social Sciences and Public Health overall score 45.9
- Social Sciences and Public Health global research reputation #423
- Social Sciences and Public Health regional research reputation #25
- Social Sciences and Public Health publications #159
- Social Sciences and Public Health normalized citation impact #123
- Social Sciences and Public Health total citations #142
- Social Sciences and Public Health number of publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #183
- Social Sciences and Public Health percentage of total publications that are among the 10 percent most cited #357
- Social Sciences and Public Health international collaboration #99
- Social Sciences and Public Health percentage of total publications with international collaboration #171
- Social Sciences and Public Health number of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #152
- Social Sciences and Public Health percentage of highly cited papers that are among the top 1 percent most cited #190