Adelaide, Australia
South Australia's leading research university, historically strong in Wine Science and Health.
Adelaide is one of Australia's older universities, founded in 1874, and is particularly known for Viticulture and Oenology (wine science) given South Australia's wine regions, alongside strong Medicine and Health Sciences programmes. It merged with the University of South Australia to form Adelaide University, consolidating the state's two largest institutions.
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AAB (A Level) · IB 34
Top tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
AU$45,000–AU$55,000/yr
high tier for Australia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
city campus, Adelaide
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Adelaide's financial aid office.
Most Group of Eight and other Australian universities offer international merit scholarships as a tuition-fee reduction for strong academic results, generally requiring a linked application alongside (or shortly after) your course application.
Scholarship percentages and slots vary significantly by university and course — check the specific university's international scholarships page, not just the government schemes.
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Medicine
⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · UCAT ANZ · Interview (MMI, most universities)
Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Wine
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Veterinary
⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school; typically a 4-year postgraduate DVM entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · Relevant animal/veterinary work experience is weighted heavily in the application
Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Durations are typical for Australia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my Australia shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Adelaide as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Adelaide expects around AAB at A Level or 34 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Adelaide's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Adelaide's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Adelaide typically falls in the AU$45,000–AU$55,000/yr range (high tier for Australia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Adelaide's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Adelaide follows Australia's typical intake calendar: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), with applications generally due early december for the february intake. Group of Eight universities recommend applying by October–November for on-time scholarship consideration. Always verify the exact date on Adelaide's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Australia universities, including Adelaide, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
South Australia's leading research university, historically strong in Wine Science and Health. Adelaide is one of Australia's older universities, founded in 1874, and is particularly known for Viticulture and Oenology (wine science) given South Australia's wine regions, alongside strong Medicine and Health Sciences programmes. It merged with the University of South Australia to form Adelaide University, consolidating the state's two largest institutions.
Yes — Adelaide accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Australia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Adelaide and every other Australia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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