New University Launched in Australia; UG, PG Programmes to Also Address India’s Skills Needs

Adelaide University, a brand-new university, is coming to Australia. The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia merged to form the new university.

According to an official announcement, Adelaide University, one of Australia’s esteemed “Group of Eight” research-intensive universities, will expand on the world-class research conducted by its founders with Indian partners and thousands of Indian alumni.

When Adelaide University’s classes begin in 2026, more than 300 degrees will be eligible for admission, starting with an initial suite of about 200 degrees. The announcement states that the extensive offerings would include undergraduate and graduate programs in in-demand fields that cater to India’s skill requirements.

Information technology and computer science, engineering, construction management, data science, business, and business administration are among the degrees that Indian students find most appealing at Adelaide University’s founding institutions, according to Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice Chancellor External Engagement at the University of Adelaide and leader of Market and Partner Engagement.

The professor continued, “We expect to see an increase in enrolment in India in advanced manufacturing, aviation, energy transition, and healthcare – areas that align with increasing demand in the nation.”

With tuition savings of up to 50%, the varsity will offer a variety of scholarships to students who achieve academically as well as emerging leaders, alumni, and partner schools.

The institution will implement a cutting-edge curriculum known as the “Adelaide Attainment Model,” which consists of stackable, flexible degrees with various entry points and layered credentials with scaffolded learning and transitions.

An official statement from the institution stated, “This model supports progressive learning milestones and opportunities for all students to earn digital badges, both awarded and non-awarded, creating a comprehensive portfolio of their academic and extracurricular achievements.”