Adelaide University-Leading the Education Transformation in Australia

Australia’s newest institution, Adelaide University, has launched, promising a transformed learning experience designed for student success. Built on the rich histories of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, the new Adelaide University is redefining education with Australia’s most accessible, contemporary, and future-focused curriculum.

Central to this transformation is the Adelaide Attainment Model, which supports student access, participation, and success as lifelong learners throughout their educational journey. This innovative approach ensures that Adelaide University graduates possess the knowledge and tools to contribute to a better world.

With nearly 200 years of experience in educating internationally renowned academics and industry leaders, Adelaide University aims to rank among the top 1% of universities worldwide from its inception.

The Adelaide Attainment Model enhances the educational experience through a modularized curriculum, increasing learner flexibility, credit transfer, and inclusivity. Stackable degree structures offer multiple entry paths and nested qualifications, supporting scaffolded learning and smooth transitions.

To acknowledge holistic learning, students can earn digital badges for both academic and extracurricular achievements, creating a digital portfolio that showcases their knowledge, skills, projects, and innovations.

Adelaide University’s contemporary learner-centric approach includes 10-week modular courses, providing greater flexibility and balance. Embedded work-integrated learning, a core aspect of academic delivery, combines future-focused knowledge with practical activities informed by industry needs. Students benefit from internships, placements, community projects, volunteering, and global research and study opportunities, supported by extensive Australian and international partnerships.

Learning at Adelaide University will be digitally rich, featuring a hybrid learning environment with adaptable access to materials, AI technologies, interactive analytics, and mobile responsiveness. Additionally, all graduates will develop relevant and transferable skills through universal common core courses.

This innovative program architecture equips students with the interdisciplinary knowledge necessary for success in the modern workplace. The common core curriculum covers contemporary areas such as Australian Aboriginal knowledges, artificial intelligence, ethics, cultural knowledges, entrepreneurship, and design thinking, offering an interdisciplinary learning experience across the university.