Why the University of Adelaide is a good value choice

The University of Adelaide is a Group of Eight university with strengths in Engineering, Health Sciences, Agriculture, Business and Law. Located in a relatively affordable city, it offers global and merit scholarships that are appealing for IGCSE, A Level and IB students.

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1. University of Adelaide Global & Excellence Scholarships

Most popular for:
International‑fee students with strong school results.

Coverage

• Partial tuition fee reductions, often framed as a percentage discount based on academic performance.

Eligibility

• International student paying overseas fees.
• Offer of admission to an eligible undergraduate degree.
• High A Level/IB or equivalent grades.

How to apply

• Frequently automatic based on your application and grades, though some schemes require:
  • Short application forms
  • Additional supporting details

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2. Faculty & Discipline‑Specific Awards

Certain faculties (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture, Business) may provide:

• Extra scholarships for high‑achieving students, sometimes tied to specific programmes.

Coverage

• Additional tuition fee discounts or small stipends.

Application

• See faculty‑specific scholarship listings for the latest schemes, criteria and deadlines.

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3. External & Home‑Country Scholarships

Students at Adelaide often supplement university awards with:

• Government and corporate sponsorships (e.g. for Engineering, Health, Agriculture, Energy).

These external schemes can, in some cases, cover most or all costs, but typically include service commitments.

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Realistic coverage & planning

• Adelaide’s own scholarships are mostly partial tuition reductions.
• Combined with lower living costs in Adelaide and any home‑country support, they can make a high‑quality Australian degree significantly more affordable.

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Strategy & timelines for IGCSE, A Level & IB students

• Aim for strong subject grades aligned with your chosen degree.
• Apply to Adelaide early and monitor:
  • Global/excellence scholarship thresholds
  • Faculty‑level awards
• Coordinate your Adelaide application with home‑country scholarship deadlines.

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How Tutopiya can help

Tutopiya supports students considering Adelaide by:

• Strengthening exam performance in key A Level/IB subjects.
• Helping compare the University of Adelaide with UWA, UQ and other Australian universities, as well as overseas choices.

If you value a research‑intensive university in a quieter and more affordable city, Adelaide plus its scholarship options is well worth including in your plan.