Adelaide joins Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and Gold Coast as one of seven Australian entries in the QS Best Student Cities 2019. The city’s 15 place rise in the rankings this year is a reflection of the nation’s high quality of living, large and diverse student population and highly ranked universities. This leap in the best student cities table is helped by an increase in almost all of the indicators; most notably the student view indicator, where the city has climbed an incredible 38 places and is now in the top 20!
Australia’s fifth-largest city, Adelaide is located on the south coast, and is known for its attractive wide boulevards, open spaces, parklands and easily navigable city center. As well as being close to beautiful beaches and islands, the city is also within easy reach of the Adelaide Hills, great for hiking, cycling, wildlife-watching, or sampling some of Australia’s best wines close to the vineyards where they’re produced.
Back in town, there’s also plenty to explore, from watching a cricket match at the Adelaide Oval, to partying at one of the festivals hosted here each year (many during ‘Mad March’) – or simply enjoying the atmosphere at a café in one of the central squares.
Adelaide
By Staff Writer
Updated August 14, 2020 Updated August 14, 2020QS Best Student Cities ranking: 26th
Adelaide joins Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and Gold Coast as one of seven Australian entries in the QS Best Student Cities 2019. The city’s 15 place rise in the rankings this year is a reflection of the nation’s high quality of living, large and diverse student population and highly ranked universities. This leap in the best student cities table is helped by an increase in almost all of the indicators; most notably the student view indicator, where the city has climbed an incredible 38 places and is now in the top 20!
Three universities based in Adelaide are featured in the QS World University Rankings® 2020, all within the world’s top 450: the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Flinders University.
Australia’s fifth-largest city, Adelaide is located on the south coast, and is known for its attractive wide boulevards, open spaces, parklands and easily navigable city center. As well as being close to beautiful beaches and islands, the city is also within easy reach of the Adelaide Hills, great for hiking, cycling, wildlife-watching, or sampling some of Australia’s best wines close to the vineyards where they’re produced.
Back in town, there’s also plenty to explore, from watching a cricket match at the Adelaide Oval, to partying at one of the festivals hosted here each year (many during ‘Mad March’) – or simply enjoying the atmosphere at a café in one of the central squares.
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Internationally ranked universities in Adelaide
University of Adelaide; University of South Australia; Flinders University
More about Adelaide
Number of universities ranked by QS
3
Highest-ranked institution
University of Adelaide (ranked 106th)
Population
1,334,000
Average international fees (at ranked unis)
US$24,600
Desirability rank
21st
Employer Activity rank
55th
Affordability rank
98th
Student View rank
20th
To find out how each of the above categories is calculated, view the methodology.
This article was originally published in November 2015 . It was last updated in August 2020
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