Why You Should Make the Choice to Study in Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide is the world’s third most livable city, with a vibrant atmosphere and natural beauty on its doorstep. With over 40,000 international students from 130 countries choosing to study, live and work in Adelaide, it is evident that there is so much to experience beyond the classroom.

Discover why more people are making the choice to choose Adelaide - the city designed for life.

1. World Class Education

Adelaide is home to three state universities all ranked in the top 2% worldwide. Numerous private universities and specialist higher education institutions are also present, all offering quality education to international students.

There are also vocational education and training (VET) institutions offering courses to hone job-specific skills across a wide range of industries in Australia and several quality pathway institutions (university pathway) that can provide an alternative way onto campus.

2. Affordable Living Costs

Adelaide is Australia's most affordable capital city and has the lowest average rent in the country, making Adelaide up to 12% more affordable to live in than other major Australian cities.

3. Work While You Study

There is a wide range of industries that offer part-time and casual work in Australia. As an international student, it is important that you understand your work rights. You should also be familiar with the working conditions of your student visa and adhere to any conditions and restrictions.

4. Accommodation and Transportation Options

In Adelaide, you will enjoy affordable student accommodations with rental prices varying depending on the location and accommodation type you choose.

And with most campuses located in the city, you will find it easy to get to and from your classes by walking, riding your bike, or catching the free inner-city tram or bus. It is also easy to get around the city and suburbs with Adelaide’s public transport system - Adelaide Metro. You can even get around Adelaide by driving or using an e-scooter!

5. Health and Safety

Australia has one of the world's best healthcare systems in the world, and a special health insurance coverage for international students called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Adelaide has consistently ranked in the top 10 “most livable” cities, and this is in part due to its safety record - making it an ideal study destination for international students.

6. Student & Community Support

Adelaide is known for its friendly people and community support with more than 200 diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Local Communities and Councils, Religious Communities, and Special Interest Groups are present to help you settle into your new home and make new friends.

7. Food and Culture

Adelaide has a lively food and wine scene making the city a ‘foodie’s paradise.’ It houses over 900 restaurants, pubs, and cafés, and is home to the Adelaide Central Market, one of the largest undercover markets in the Southern Hemisphere.

Adelaide is also a UNESCO Creative City. There is surely plenty for you to see and do here with a world-class arts scene, cultural heritage museums and vibrant city attractions.

8. Adelaide for Families

If you are planning to bring your family with you while you study or work in Adelaide, there are a lot of places that will make your family love Adelaide as much as you do.

Adelaide offers adventure playgrounds, well-stocked local libraries, community playgroups, and schools that can provide quality education and fee waivers for eligible individuals to help their child study in a South Australian government school.

Make the Choice to Live, Study, and Work in Adelaide, Australia with IDP

We at IDP are here to help make your study abroad journey fast, easy, and hassle-free. Our expert Education Counselors are here to help make the process of studying abroad smoother by assisting you throughout the various steps of your application.

Choose to take the first step towards your study in Adelaide journey by filling out the form on this page to inquire and our expert Education Counselors will contact you soon.