Overview
Founded in 1874, The University of Adelaide is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Adelaide (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), South Australia. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, The University of Adelaide (UofA) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. The University of Adelaide (UofA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 151-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UofA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | The University of Adelaide |
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| Acronym | UofA |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Motto | Sub Cruce Lumen The light under the Southern Cross |
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University Location
| Address | North Terrace Adelaide 5005 South Australia Australia |
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(0)8 8303 4455 |
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(0)8 8303 4401 |
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Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of The University of Adelaide's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
The University of Adelaide's Facebook page review
The University of Adelaide's X page review
The University of Adelaide's Youtube page review
The University of Adelaide's Instagram page review
The University of Adelaide's official LinkedIn profile
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