Delhi Event Showcases New Adelaide University

The new university, formed from the merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, established relationships of its founding institutions. A member of Australia’s ‘Group of Eight' research intensive universities, Adelaide University will build on its founders’ world-class research with Indian partners and thousands of Indian graduates.

Celebration will feature a panel discussion on the synergies between India and Australia, including educational setting, mutual skills gaps and research priorities, and how the political environment is boosting trade and employment between the two countries.

The delegation is led by Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice Chancellor External Engagement at the University of Adelaide who is also leading Market and Partner Engagement for Adelaide University; and Gabrielle Rolan, Pro Vice Chancellor,  who co-leads Adelaide University International Engagement and Partnerships.

Guests from the Australian Government include Monica Kennedy, General Manager South Asia of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade); Vik Singh, Trade Commissioner of Austrade; Mathew Johnston, Minister-Counsellor (Education and Research) for South Asia, Department for Education; and Kamran Khan, Senior Director (India) at the Department of Trade and Investment. Jane Johnston, Chief Executive from Study Adelaide will attend, together with industry partners from Deloitte and Accenture and Adelaide University agency partners from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

The launch of the new university marks a significant milestone in its transformative approach to education. An initial suite of around 200 degrees is available for admission now, with more than 300 open when classes at Adelaide University commence in 2026. The comprehensive offerings will include undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in sought after disciplines that address India’s skills needs. 
The new university has an equal focus on excellence and equity and will welcome students from all backgrounds at its Adelaide campus. This extends to the international community, with a range of scholarships catering to academic excellence, emerging leaders, alumni and partner students, that offer discounts of up to 50 per cent off tuition fees.

Delivering Australia’s most accessible, contemporary and future-focused curriculum, Adelaide University will provide world-leading education and outcomes for tomorrow’s global leaders. Its innovative curriculum approach, known as the ‘Adelaide Attainment Model’, features flexible, stackable degrees that offer multiple entry paths and nested qualifications with scaffolded learning and transitions. 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.

From inception, Adelaide University will have the largest student population in Australia of around 70,000 students, which will bring a diverse social and cultural fabric. Students will become part of an alumni community of more 4,00,000 global citizens from 150 countries around the world.    

The Australian education system is world-renowned and ranks well above average in international education league tables.