New university launched in Australia; UG, PG programmes to also address India’s skills needs

The university will adopt an innovative curriculum approach, known as the ‘Adelaide Attainment Model’, featuring flexible, stackable degrees that offer multiple entry paths and nested qualifications with scaffolded learning and transitions.

New university is established at Australia (adelaideuni.edu.au)

A new higher institute, Adelaide University, will be established in Australia. The university is formed from the merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.

A member of Australia’s prestigious ‘Group of Eight’ research intensive universities, Adelaide University will build on its founders’ world-class research with Indian partners, and thousands of Indian graduates, an official statement said.

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An initial suite of around 200 degrees is available for admission now, with more than 300 open when classes at Adelaide University start in 2026. The comprehensive offerings, according to the statement, will include undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in sought after disciplines that address India’s skills needs.

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“Degrees most popular with Indian students at Adelaide University’s founding institutions include information technology and computer science, engineering, construction management, data science, business, and business administration,” explained Professor Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice Chancellor External Engagement at the University of Adelaide who is also leading Market and Partner Engagement for Adelaide University.

“We expect to see Indian enrolments also increase across advanced manufacturing, aviation, energy transition, and healthcare – areas that align with increasing demand in the nation,” the professor added.

The varsity will provide a range of scholarships catering to academic excellence, emerging leaders, alumni and partner students, that offer discounts of up to 50% off tuition fees.

The university will adopt an innovative curriculum approach, known as the ‘Adelaide Attainment Model’, featuring flexible, stackable degrees that offer multiple entry paths and nested qualifications with scaffolded learning and transitions.

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“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,” the university statement said.

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