Further Enquiries

Faculty Office
Ground Floor, Napier Building,
North Terrace Campus
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 Australia

Opening hours:
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 9am-5pm
Wed 11am-5pm

Phone: +61 8 8313 5245
Facsimile: +61 8 8313 4382

Advance Notice Office Closures:
Friday 13th April

International students in Humanities and Social Sciences

These pages are designed to provide international students with the information they need to study Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Adelaide. You can find more details about the specific undergraduate programs on offer and postgraduate and research opportunities.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has nearly 3000 students enrolled in various degree programs, in four schools across the University's North Terrace campus:

Since its establishment in 1874 the University of Adelaide has been amongst Australia's leading universities. Studying at the University of Adelaide means being part of a rich tradition of excellence in education and research, with world-class academic staff and a vibrant student life.

The University's research is at the leading edge of knowledge, with research earnings consistently the highest per capita of any university in Australia. Analysis of the impact of publications and citations shows that the University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 1% in the world in 11 research fields. It is important to note that the University of Adelaide is the only South Australian university in the “Group of Eight” top eight Australian universities.

Student testimonials

See what our past and current students have to say about study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the University.

Further information

More information about studying at Adelaide can be found on the International Student website.