Adelaide, a compact, affordable city of festivals, beaches and wine regions, and home to Adelaide University, formed in 2026 from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia. Adelaide is a Category 2 regional area for the graduate visa.
Adelaide University
Adelaide, South Australia · Public university, Group of Eight · Degrees reached through its pathway colleges
Australia’s newest university, formed in 2026 from the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, a member of the Group of Eight and ranked 79th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Through MultiPath you reach its degrees through its official pathway colleges.
- Campuses
- Adelaide City, Magill, Mawson Lakes and Waite (Category 2 regional area for the graduate visa).
- Pathway colleges
- Kaplan International College Adelaide (formerly the University of Adelaide College) and Eynesbury College (Navitas). The college teaches the first stage; Adelaide University awards the degree.
- Entry after school
- Depends on your school certificate and results: we check yours with the institution before you apply.
- CRICOS provider code
- Adelaide University 04249J · KIC Adelaide (Kaplan Higher Education) 03127E
Scholarships: Adelaide Merit Scholarship (15%): 15% off Adelaide University tuition, automatic, including for students who complete an approved pathway programme with a GPA of 4.5 out of 7 (2027 terms).
Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award (25%): 25% off tuition for international students with a distinction average, automatic (2027 terms).
Routes through MultiPath (8)
Foundation Studies Program and Express Preparation Program (KIC Adelaide)
Pre-university programmes taught by Kaplan International College Adelaide (KIC Adelaide), 132 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, packaged with an Adelaide University bachelor’s. The Express Preparation Program is a one-trimester course for Year 12 graduates.
- Tuition
- Foundation AUD 36,500; Express Preparation AUD 25,500 (2027)
- Duration
- Foundation 2 semesters (accelerated 9 months); Express Preparation 1 trimester
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (PTE 46, TOEFL iBT 50); Express Preparation IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Intakes
- Foundation 22 February and 2 August 2027; Express Preparation 1 March and 11 October 2027
- Leads to
- Year 1 of a packaged Adelaide University bachelor’s
- Progression
- KIC Adelaide states that once you achieve the required progression score you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree (for example 70% for the Bachelor of Business).
- CRICOS course code
- Foundation 117434B · Express Preparation 116881J
Degree Transfer Programs: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Science (KIC Adelaide)
The first year of an Adelaide University bachelor’s taught at KIC Adelaide, with smaller classes and more support; the Extended version adds a bridging trimester.
- Tuition
- Standard AUD 43,200 (Business) or AUD 45,600 (other streams); Extended AUD 52,395–55,200 (2027)
- Duration
- Standard 8–12 months; Extended 12–16 months; then two years at Adelaide University (three for honours)
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (PTE 46, TOEFL iBT 50)
- Intakes
- 1 March, 21 June and 11 October 2027
- Academic entry
- Depends on your previous qualifications: we check yours with the institution before you apply.
- Leads to
- Year 2 of an Adelaide University bachelor’s, for example the Bachelor of Business or Commerce
- Progression
- KIC Adelaide states that students are guaranteed entry to Adelaide University on successful completion of a Degree Transfer Program.
- CRICOS course code
- e.g. Business 116785J · Computer Science 116786H
Pre-Master’s Programs (KIC Adelaide)
Postgraduate preparation at KIC Adelaide packaged with an Adelaide University master’s. It is not a master’s degree.
- Tuition
- Accelerated AUD 24,900; standard AUD 49,900 (2027)
- Duration
- Accelerated 1 semester (5 months); standard 9 months; then the master’s
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5
- Intakes
- March and October (Accelerated)
- Academic entry
- Depends on your previous qualifications: we check yours with the institution before you apply.
- Leads to
- A packaged Adelaide University master’s, for example in accounting, business, computing or engineering
- Progression
- KIC Adelaide states that on successful completion you are guaranteed entry to your packaged postgraduate degree.
- CRICOS course code
- Accelerated 117718A · Pre-Master’s Program 116800D
English for Academic Purposes and General Academic English (KIC Adelaide)
Academic English before a KIC Adelaide programme, packaged in the same student visa.
- Tuition
- AUD 510 a week (2027)
- Duration
- 5 to 20 weeks
- English
- Placement test
- Intakes
- Throughout the year, before each programme intake
- CRICOS course code
- EAP 069098D · General Academic English 094050A
Foundation Studies Program (Eynesbury College)
A pre-university programme taught by Eynesbury College (Navitas) in central Adelaide, packaged with an Adelaide University bachelor’s; the degree is awarded by Adelaide University.
- Tuition
- AUD 36,200 for the programme (2027)
- Duration
- 8 months (Standard) or 12 months (Extended), then the full bachelor’s
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (some degrees and packages ask for more)
- Intakes
- February, June and October
- Campus
- Coglin Street and Franklin Street campuses, Adelaide city centre
- Academic entry
- Depends on your previous qualifications: we check yours with the institution before you apply.
- Leads to
- Year 1 of an Adelaide University bachelor’s, or an Eynesbury diploma
- Progression
- The foundation score (out of 500) set for your degree, for example 340 for the Bachelor of Business, Information Technology or Nursing, 360 for Computer Science and 380 for Commerce (Accounting) or Civil Engineering (Honours).
- CRICOS course code
- Standard 074931M · Extended 074933J (Eynesbury College CRICOS provider code 00561M)
Scholarship: Adelaide Partner Award (10%): 10% off Adelaide University tuition for the whole degree for “all packaged Eynesbury College students who successfully progress to their chosen University degree”; assessed automatically when you apply for an eligible bachelor’s. Adelaide University merit awards: Adelaide Merit Scholarship 15% (foundation score 360 out of 500, or a diploma or graduate certificate GPA of 4.5), Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award 25% (410, or GPA 5.5) and Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship 50% (450, or GPA 6.7; by application, limited places, assessed by a panel; applications opened 24 August 2026), each off tuition for the whole degree. Terms as listed by Eynesbury in October 2026.
Two-Stage Diplomas and Diploma of Engineering (Eynesbury College)
Diplomas taught by Eynesbury College (Navitas) in central Adelaide. Stage 1 is for students who have finished Year 11; with Year 12 you start at Stage 2, which equals the first year of the related Adelaide University bachelor’s. The Diploma of Engineering is a one-stage diploma for Year 12 graduates. The degree is awarded by Adelaide University.
- Tuition
- Stage 1 AUD 34,000; Stage 2 AUD 36,200–42,400; Diploma of Engineering AUD 45,000 (2027)
- Duration
- Stage 1 and Stage 2, each 8 or 12 months; Diploma of Engineering 8–12 months; then usually two more years at Adelaide University (three for engineering honours)
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (some degrees and packages ask for more)
- Intakes
- February, June and October
- Programmes (examples)
- Business StudiesComputing and IT StudiesHealth ScienceArtsEngineering
- Campus
- Coglin Street campus and Adelaide University’s Adelaide City Campus East
- Academic entry
- Engineering: Year 12 with Mathematical Methods or equivalent. We check how your own qualifications are assessed before you apply.
- Leads to
- Year 2 of a related Adelaide University bachelor’s (8 courses credited, a full year) in business, commerce, economics, computer science, cyber security, IT, health or arts; after the Diploma of Engineering, the last three years of a four-year engineering honours degree
- Progression
- Eynesbury lists successful completion of the diploma as the requirement for most business, computing, arts and engineering degrees; health degrees need a GPA of 4.5 (5.0 for some, such as pharmacy and occupational therapy).
- CRICOS course code
- Business Studies 088633F · Computing and IT Studies 088634E · Health Science 118452C · Arts 118451D · Engineering 076172G (Eynesbury College CRICOS provider code 00561M)
Scholarship: Adelaide Partner Award (10%): 10% off Adelaide University tuition for the whole degree for “all packaged Eynesbury College students who successfully progress to their chosen University degree”; assessed automatically when you apply for an eligible bachelor’s. Adelaide University merit awards: Adelaide Merit Scholarship 15% (foundation score 360 out of 500, or a diploma or graduate certificate GPA of 4.5), Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award 25% (410, or GPA 5.5) and Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship 50% (450, or GPA 6.7; by application, limited places, assessed by a panel; applications opened 24 August 2026), each off tuition for the whole degree. Terms as listed by Eynesbury in October 2026.
Graduate Certificate in Business and Management (Eynesbury College)
A one-semester graduate certificate taught by Eynesbury College (Navitas) on Adelaide University’s Adelaide City Campus East. It is not a master’s degree: it gives 4 courses of credit towards a related Adelaide University master’s, which the university awards.
- Tuition
- AUD 24,100 for the programme (2027)
- Duration
- 5 months (one semester), then 1.5 years at Adelaide University
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Intakes
- February and August
- Academic entry
- A bachelor’s degree or another qualification recognised by Eynesbury College
- Leads to
- Adelaide University International Master of Business Administration (with specialisations such as business analytics, finance or project management), Master of Finance, Master of Project Management, Master of Accounting or Master of Engineering (Engineering Management)
- Progression
- Successful completion for most of these master’s; a GPA of 4.5 for the Master of Finance.
- CRICOS course code
- 118453B (Eynesbury College CRICOS provider code 00561M)
Scholarship: Adelaide University merit awards: Adelaide Merit Scholarship 15% (foundation score 360 out of 500, or a diploma or graduate certificate GPA of 4.5), Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award 25% (410, or GPA 5.5) and Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship 50% (450, or GPA 6.7; by application, limited places, assessed by a panel; applications opened 24 August 2026), each off tuition for the whole degree. Terms as listed by Eynesbury in October 2026.
English courses at Eynesbury College Academy of English
English for General Purposes, English for Academic Purposes Preparation and English for Academic Purposes, taught by Eynesbury College Academy of English before an Eynesbury programme on a packaged offer.
- Tuition
- AUD 400 a week (2027)
- Duration
- 10 weeks per level
- Intakes
- Nine intakes a year
- Campus
- Coglin Street campus, Adelaide
- Leads to
- Eynesbury foundation, diplomas or graduate certificate
- CRICOS course code
- 082985G (Eynesbury College CRICOS provider code 00561M)
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Torrens University Australia
Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Blue Mountains · Private university
A private Australian university with city campuses in four capitals, known for business, design (Billy Blue College of Design), hospitality (Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School), health and technology. Courses run in trimesters with three main intakes a year and small classes.
- Campuses
- Adelaide (Category 2 regional area), Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane (Category 1), and the Blue Mountains hotel school campus at Leura (Category 3).
- Entry after school
- Torrens asks for a senior secondary certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12; it does not publish country equivalences, so we check your certificate. Torrens diplomas are an alternative first step.
- CRICOS provider code
- 03389E
Scholarships: Family Scholarship: 35% off tuition for the whole course for new international students who are immediate family of a current student, a student starting at the same time or a recent graduate; apply with the scholarship form. For 2026 and 2027 offers.
Routes through MultiPath (6)
Bachelor’s degrees (direct entry)
- Tuition
- AUD 31,600–37,500 a year (2026 fees; 2027 not yet published)
- Duration
- 3 years (Bachelor of Business also 2 years accelerated)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5; nursing higher
- Intakes
- 15 February, 31 May and 13 September 2027
- Programmes (examples)
- BusinessInformation TechnologyCybersecurityNursingInternational Hotel Management (Blue Mountains)
- CRICOS course code
- e.g. Bachelor of Business 090275E · Bachelor of Information Technology 108468M · Bachelor of Cybersecurity 110736M
Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
- Tuition
- AUD 36,000 a year (2026 fees; 2027 not yet published)
- Duration
- 2 years (16 subjects); the standard MBA is 1.5 years
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Intakes
- 15 February, 31 May and 13 September 2027
- CRICOS course code
- 088149G (standard MBA 095353M)
- Graduate visa
- Choose the two-year Advanced version if you plan to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa: a 1.5-year master’s alone may not meet the two-year study requirement
Master of Information Technology (Advanced) and Master of Cybersecurity (Advanced)
- Tuition
- Information Technology AUD 36,000 a year; Cybersecurity AUD 39,800 a year (2026 fees; 2027 not yet published)
- Duration
- 2 years
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Intakes
- 15 February, 31 May and 13 September 2027
- CRICOS course code
- IT 107045J · Cybersecurity 110791D
- Graduate visa
- Two years of study: meets the two-year Australian study requirement of the Temporary Graduate visa if completed in Australia
More master’s degrees
- Tuition
- AUD 28,100–45,600 a year (2026 fees; 2027 not yet published)
- Duration
- 2 years (shorter standard versions exist)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Intakes
- 15 February, 31 May and 13 September 2027
- Programmes (examples)
- Professional Accounting (Advanced)Public Health (Advanced)Engineering ManagementInternational Hotel Management (Blue Mountains)Education (Leadership and Innovation) (Advanced)
- Graduate visa
- The two-year Advanced versions meet the two-year Australian study requirement of the Temporary Graduate visa
Graduate certificates and graduate diplomas
Shorter postgraduate qualifications in business administration, IT, cybersecurity and public health that can lead into the related master’s. They are not master’s degrees.
- Tuition
- e.g. Graduate Certificate of Business Administration AUD 18,000; Graduate Diploma AUD 36,000 (total, 2026 fees)
- Duration
- 6 months (certificate) or 1 year (diploma)
- CRICOS course code
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration 095349G · Graduate Diploma 095352A
Diplomas of Business, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
One-year Torrens higher-education diplomas that can lead into the related Torrens bachelor’s.
- Tuition
- AUD 31,600 (Business, IT) or AUD 37,500 (Cybersecurity) (2026 fees; 2027 not yet published)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- 15 February, 31 May and 13 September 2027
- Leads to
- The related Torrens bachelor’s; ask us about the credit for your diploma
- CRICOS course code
- Diploma of Business 090282F · Diploma of Information Technology 108469K · Diploma of Cybersecurity 110738J
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University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) Adelaide
Adelaide (182 Victoria Square, CBD), South Australia · University of the Sunshine Coast degrees taught with Education Centre of Australia (ECA)
The University of the Sunshine Coast’s campus in central Adelaide, open to international students only, teaching UniSC degrees in information and communications technology, cyber security, business and early childhood education. UniSC was rated five stars for overall educational experience and for learning resources and skills development in computing (Good Universities Guide 2026). Studying in Adelaide counts as regional study for the graduate visa.
- Campuses
- UniSC Adelaide, 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide CBD. Adelaide is a Category 2 regional area for the graduate visa: UniSC notes that “Eligible graduates may access additional post-study work visa duration”.
- Taught by
- Education Centre of Australia (ECA), which operates the Adelaide campus for the University of the Sunshine Coast.
- Awarded by
- The University of the Sunshine Coast, the registered provider of the courses (CRICOS 01595D).
- English centre
- ELSIS, ECA’s English school (now part of ECA College), in the same building at 182 Victoria Square: English for Academic Purposes packaged with UniSC degrees.
- Entry after school
- Depends on your school certificate and results: we check yours with the institution before you apply.
- CRICOS provider code
- University of the Sunshine Coast 01595D · ELSIS/ECA College (English) 02644C
Scholarships: UniSC Global Future Scholarship (2027): 20% off tuition for the duration of the programme, for new international students starting at UniSC in 2027 who hold “a passport from an eligible country”. Automatically included in your offer; it cannot be combined with other UniSC international scholarships except the Welcome Grant.
UniSC Bright Future Scholarship (2027): 20% off tuition for the duration of the programme, for international students of any nationality starting an eligible programme in a 2027 teaching period; at UniSC Adelaide this is the Master of Cyber Security and Forensics. Automatic.
UniSC International Welcome Grant (2027): a credit of up to AUD 2,500 towards UniSC fees, equal to the base Student visa application charge you paid, for new students granted a Student visa with a UniSC Confirmation of Enrolment who start in a 2027 teaching period; credited after the census date and can be combined with the scholarships above. Scholarships at UniSC Adelaide are confirmed in your offer letter.
Routes through MultiPath (7)
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
A UniSC technology degree taught at UniSC Adelaide for international students; UniSC embeds industry certifications in each year of its technology degrees at no extra cost.
- Tuition
- AUD 30,500 a year, indicative (2027)
- Duration
- 3 years
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with 5.5 in each band (PTE 50 with no score below 50; TOEFL iBT 76 with writing 18)
- Intakes
- Trimester 1 (March), Trimester 2 (July) and Trimester 3 (November)
- Campus
- UniSC Adelaide (182 Victoria Square)
- Academic entry
- Year 12 or equivalent. We check how your own qualifications are assessed before you apply.
- CRICOS course code
- 048930F
Bachelor of Education Studies (Early Childhood)
A UniSC degree approved by ACECQA for working with children from birth to five; in South Australia, early childhood teachers with a three-year birth-to-five qualification can be registered with a condition on their teacher registration.
- Tuition
- AUD 34,500 a year, indicative (2027)
- Duration
- 3 years
- English
- UniSC’s standard undergraduate level is IELTS Academic 6.0 with 5.5 in each band; some education degrees ask for more, and we confirm the level for this course with UniSC
- Intakes
- Trimester 1 (March) and Trimester 2 (July)
- Campus
- UniSC Adelaide (182 Victoria Square)
- Academic entry
- Year 12 or equivalent. We check how your own qualifications are assessed before you apply.
- CRICOS course code
- 115024C
Master of Information and Communications Technology
Data analytics, data science engineering, programming, machine learning and cyber security units, with an industry dissertation.
- Tuition
- AUD 33,500 a year, indicative (2027)
- Duration
- 2 years
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each band (PTE 58 with no score below 54; TOEFL iBT 85 with writing 21)
- Intakes
- Trimester 1 (March), Trimester 2 (July) and Trimester 3 (November)
- CRICOS course code
- 092873M
- Graduate visa
- Two years of study: meets the two-year Australian study requirement of the Temporary Graduate visa if completed in Australia
Master of Cyber Security and Forensics
- Tuition
- AUD 33,500 a year, indicative (2027)
- Duration
- 2 years
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each band (PTE 58 with no score below 54; TOEFL iBT 85 with writing 21)
- Intakes
- Trimester 1 (March), Trimester 2 (July) and Trimester 3 (November)
- CRICOS course code
- 109236H
- Graduate visa
- Two years of study: meets the two-year Australian study requirement of the Temporary Graduate visa if completed in Australia
Scholarship: UniSC Bright Future Scholarship: 20% off tuition for the duration of the programme, automatic, for students starting in 2027.
Master of Business Administration / Master of Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Tuition
- AUD 34,500 a year, indicative (2027)
- Duration
- 2 years (double master’s)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each band (PTE 58 with no score below 54; TOEFL iBT 85 with writing 21)
- Intakes
- Trimester 1 (March) and Trimester 2 (July)
- Academic entry
- A three-year bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent, or a graduate certificate
- CRICOS course code
- 117525K
- Graduate visa
- Two years of study: meets the two-year Australian study requirement of the Temporary Graduate visa if completed in Australia
Master of Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Tuition
- AUD 34,500 a year, indicative (2027)
- Duration
- 1.5 years
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in each band (PTE 58 with no score below 54; TOEFL iBT 85 with writing 21)
- Intakes
- Trimester 1 (March) and Trimester 2 (July)
- Academic entry
- A three-year bachelor’s or equivalent plus at least two years’ relevant full-time work or other relevant experience, or a graduate certificate in a relevant field
- CRICOS course code
- 117524M
- Graduate visa
- Shorter than two years: on its own it may not meet the two-year study requirement of the Temporary Graduate visa; we check this with you
English for Academic Purposes packaged with your degree (ELSIS)
ELSIS is the English school of Education Centre of Australia (ECA), now part of ECA College. If your English is below the requirement of your UniSC degree, its English for Academic Purposes course (EAP 1 upper-intermediate, EAP 2 advanced) can be packaged with the degree, with one student visa for both.
- Tuition
- Not published (ELSIS fees vary by duration and level; ask us for a quote)
- Duration
- 5–20 weeks full time (20 hours a week), depending on your level
- English
- From upper-intermediate level; ELSIS places you by level
- Intakes
- 2027 start dates: 4 January, 8 February, 15 March, 19 April, 24 May, 28 June, 2 August, 6 September, 11 October and 15 November
- Campus
- ELSIS (ECA College), 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide
- Leads to
- Your UniSC degree, with the EAP grade in place of an English test score
- Progression
- ELSIS publishes the EAP grade UniSC accepts for direct entry: courses requiring IELTS 6.0 – Grade A in EAP 1; IELTS 6.5 – Grade B in EAP 2.
- CRICOS course code
- English for Academic Purposes 058166K (ECA College/ELSIS, CRICOS provider 02644C)
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