University of South Australia: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 454 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 23 of 60 | In Oceania |
| # 20 of 41 | In Australia |
| # 29 of 14,131 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
74%
Enrollment
34,616
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Enrollment | 34,616 |
We've calculated the 74% acceptance rate for University of South Australia based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of South Australia.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of South Australia.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Research profile
University of South Australia is a world-class research university with 51,453 scientific papers published and 1,580,709 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
29,109
/ 849,925
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
26,149
/ 993,087
|
| Medicine |
24,393
/ 819,260
|
| Engineering |
22,810
/ 751,843
|
| Computer Science |
22,195
/ 710,737
|
| Environmental Science |
21,203
/ 759,742
|
| Physics |
19,136
/ 675,811
|
| Chemistry |
19,054
/ 784,684
|
| Political Science |
18,076
/ 524,483
|
| Psychology |
17,253
/ 577,589
|
| Law |
16,979
/ 506,946
|
| Sociology |
15,069
/ 428,976
|
| Business |
13,240
/ 413,355
|
| Mathematics |
12,729
/ 398,492
|
| Philosophy |
12,567
/ 364,736
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
12,129
/ 445,773
|
| Geography and Cartography |
12,008
/ 355,770
|
| Pathology |
10,832
/ 402,016
|
| Biochemistry |
10,510
/ 476,670
|
| Geology |
10,488
/ 407,434
|
| Economics |
10,177
/ 306,729
|
| Statistics |
9,723
/ 322,583
|
| Genetics |
9,495
/ 340,607
|
| Ecology |
9,113
/ 363,243
|
| History |
9,032
/ 248,653
|
| Materials Science |
8,805
/ 354,431
|
| Organic chemistry |
8,799
/ 392,415
|
| Psychiatry |
8,436
/ 299,223
|
| Archaeology |
8,160
/ 239,043
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
7,504
/ 205,352
|
| Paleontology |
6,617
/ 260,490
|
| Management |
6,414
/ 193,402
|
| Art & Design |
6,043
/ 137,920
|
| Linguistics |
5,949
/ 177,084
|
| Development Studies |
5,894
/ 185,074
|
| Nursing |
5,818
/ 174,307
|
| Social Psychology |
5,244
/ 188,212
|
| Public Health |
5,027
/ 173,121
|
| Neuroscience |
4,885
/ 171,571
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
4,799
/ 137,293
|
Annual publication & citation counts
37 Notable alumni
1. Mark Parnell
1959-. (aged 67)
lawyer
politician
Mark Charles Parnell is an Australian former politician and parliamentary leader of the SA Greens in the South Australian Legislative Council. He was the first SA Greens representative to be elected to the Parliament of South Australia, at the 2006 election. He was re-elected for another eight-year term in the Legislative Council at the 2014 election. Parnell announced he would...
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2. Wawira Njiru
1991-. (aged 35)
businessperson
Wawìra Njirū, is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, nutritionist, and philanthropist, who is the CEO of Food for Education, an organization that serves a hot, nutritious and affordable school meal to over 500,000 public primary school children in the urban and peri-urban areas of Kenya
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3. Michelle Lensink
1970-. (aged 56)
physiotherapist
political adviser
politician
Jacqueline Michelle Ann Lensink is an Australian politician representing the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia in the South Australian Legislative Council since 26 June 2003. Lensink served as the Minister for Human Services in the Marshall Ministry between March 2018 and March 2022.
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4. John Hardy
1942-. (aged 84)
radiographer
businessperson
aircraft pilot
John Laurence Hardy AO is an Australian aviator and businessman who founded the aviation company Airnorth in 1978 and Hardy Aviation in 1991. He was Administrator of the Northern Territory from November 2014 until October 2017.
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All 37 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UNISA
Founded
1991
Motto
Australia's University of Enterprise
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