University of South Australia

Founded in 1991, the University of South Australia is an innovative, outward-looking university built on more than a century’s experience as a leader in educating professionals and applied research. UniSA is part of the influential Australian Technology Network (ATN), an alliance of five prominent universities from each mainland state. The ATN’s aim is to help enhance Australia’s social and economic wealth by creating, disseminating and applying new knowledge. At UniSA we value world-class scholarship that meets the needs of the global community and solves real-world problems. We engage with industry and the professions in our teaching and research endeavours, so our graduates can gain professional experience and are immediately able to put this knowledge into practice.

UniSA educates professionals and citizens to the highest standards; creates and disseminates knowledge; and engages with our communities to address the major issues of our time.

Foundation year: 1991
Short name: UniSA
Type: Public
Students: 17470
Faculty: 670
Faculty/Students Ratio: 26:1
Region: Oceania
Location: Adelaide SA