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Adelaide University

Adelaide University was created by merging the University of Adelaide (founded 1874, Australia's third-oldest university) and the University of South Australia. It opened in January 2026, and both predecessor universities were formally disestablished after 31 March 2026. The university teaches and researches… Adelaide University was created by merging the University of Adelaide (founded 1874, Australia's third-oldest university) and the University of South Australia. It opened in January 2026, and both predecessor universities were formally disestablished after 31 March 2026. The university teaches and researches across the full range of disciplines from campuses in Adelaide's city centre and at Mawson Lakes, Roseworthy and the Waite campus at Urrbrae, among others. Its research strengths include agriculture, wine and food science, health and medical research, defence and space, engineering and mining.