Adelaide University application deadlines 2027
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Adelaide University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to a single published closing date. For a 2027 start, aim to apply around January 2027, and no later than about three months before your intake, to leave time for the offer, Confirmation of Enrolment, and student visa.
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Adelaide University application fee
Adelaide University charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$150 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
How Adelaide University handles application dates
Adelaide University does not set a fixed international deadline. It asks you to apply at least six weeks before the intake starts (roughly mid-January for a Semester 1 2027 start); later applications are assessed case by case and may roll to the next intake. Some programs have early closing dates. As a newly merged university (from 2026), confirm current dates and fees directly.
Adelaide University asks international postgraduate coursework applicants to apply at least six weeks before the Semester 1 start; there is no fixed deadline and some programs close early. As a newly merged university, confirm current dates and fees directly.
Adelaide University asks international applicants to apply at least six weeks before the Semester 2 (July) start; there is no fixed deadline, later applications are assessed case by case, and not every program runs mid-year.
Adelaide University asks international postgraduate coursework applicants to apply at least six weeks before the Semester 2 start; there is no fixed deadline and some programs close early. Confirm current dates directly.
Applying to Adelaide University at a glance
Adelaide University has 327 published programs on this site, most in Business, Nursing & Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Architecture. The figures below are the lowest and highest listed across those programs, so check the specific course page for yours.
| Level | Programs | International tuition listed | IELTS overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | 174 | A$19,000 to A$124,700 | 6.5 to 7.0 |
| Undergraduate | 152 | A$19,000 to A$114,800 | 6.5 to 8.0 |
| PhD | 1 | A$42,600 | 6.5 |
Adelaide University scholarship deadlines
- Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship · 50% tuition fee reduction · no fixed closing date
- Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award · 25% tuition fee reduction · no fixed closing date
- Adelaide Merit Scholarship · 15% tuition fee reduction · no fixed closing date
- Adelaide Global Alumni Scholarship · 10% tuition fee reduction · no fixed closing date
- Adelaide Partner Award · 10% tuition fee reduction · no fixed closing date
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on Adelaide University’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
Adelaide University deadlines: common questions
When is the Adelaide University application deadline for international students?
Adelaide University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to a single published closing date. For a 2027 start, aim to apply around January 2027, and no later than about three months before your intake, to leave time for the offer, Confirmation of Enrolment, and student visa.
Can I apply to Adelaide University after the deadline?
Often, yes. Adelaide University assesses applications on a rolling basis, so there is no single cut-off to miss. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) are the exception and do close firmly.
What intakes does Adelaide University have?
Adelaide University takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to Adelaide University?
For Adelaide University's next intake (Semester 1), the recommended date is around January 2027. Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. Adelaide University lists 5 scholarships with their own deadlines, so check those too.
How much does it cost to apply to Adelaide University?
Adelaide University charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$150 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
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