Colleges and schools | Adelaide University
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Colleges and schools | Adelaide University
Our colleges and schools
Fostering high-impact learning and discovery
Adelaide University’s academic and educational offerings are divided into six colleges and discipline-based schools, enabling high-impact learning and discovery that drives world progress.
Each college and its schools nurture students to become future leaders in their fields and inspire innovative researchers by connecting them to leading insights, resources and opportunities.
Adelaide University has six colleges:
College of Business and Law
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
College of Engineering and Information Technology
College of Health
College of Science.
Find out more about our colleges and
schools
below.
Our colleges
College of Business and Law
This College fosters future leaders in business and law, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex global challenges. Through industry partnerships and cutting-edge research, we drive innovation in legal and business education.
Learn more
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Dedicated to fostering creativity and critical thinking, this College nurtures the next generation of artists, designers, and humanities scholars. By integrating cultural awareness with digital innovation, we ensure graduates are equipped for diverse and evolving industries.
Learn more
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
Committed to shaping future educators, psychologists, and social scientists, this College plays a crucial role in building stronger communities. By integrating research-led teaching with real-world applications, we enhance learning, social equity, and policy development.
Learn more
College of Engineering and Information Technology
This College is at the forefront of technological advancement, driving research and education in engineering, computing, and digital technologies. By collaborating with industry and government, we play a key role in shaping the future of infrastructure and innovation.
Learn more
College of Health
With a focus on excellence in healthcare education and research, this College develops future health professionals and advances medical discoveries. Through clinical partnerships and cutting-edge research, we support the wellbeing of local and global communities.
Learn more
College of Science
This College drives discovery and scientific innovation, contributing to advancements in environmental science, biotechnology, and fundamental research. By fostering hands-on learning and global collaborations, we prepare students for impactful careers in STEM fields.
Learn more
Our schools
Our six colleges are made up of several schools that offer distinct teaching, learning and research opportunities. Our schools are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, fostering innovation and preparing students for meaningful careers. From the sciences and engineering to the arts, humanities, business, law, IT and health, every school offers expert guidance, hands-on learning, and opportunities that enable our people to make a lasting impact.
College of Business and Law
School of Accounting and Finance
Equipping future leaders with the financial insight and analytical skills to drive business success.
Learn more
School of Economics
Nurturing economic trailblazers that shape policy, stimulate growth and generate sustainable global progress.
Learn more
School of Law
Championing critical thinking, effective advocacy and integrity in the legal world.
Learn more
School of Management
Developing strategic, people-focused leaders to navigate complex issues and create lasting impact.
Learn more
School of Marketing
Inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers through data-driven marketing strategy and innovation.
Learn more
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
School of Architecture and Built Environment
Shaping the future of cities through innovative, sustainable and human-centred design.
Learn more
School of Communication, Media and Journalism
Connecting stories and audiences that make a difference across a range of platforms.
Learn more
School of Humanities
Exploring ideas, cultures, and histories that deepen our understanding of the human experience.
Learn more
School of Art and Design
Nurturing bold ideas through visual expression and design innovation.
Learn more
Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts
Shaping visionary artists since 1898, with programs spanning music, musical theatre and the performing arts.
Learn more
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
School of Psychology
Advancing understanding of human behaviour and wellbeing to create positive change in individuals and communities.
Learn more
School of Social Work and Social Care
Preparing compassionate professionals to empower individuals and strengthen communities.
Learn more
School of Society and Culture
Examining the forces that shape people, institutions and societies to drive social understanding and change.
Learn more
School of Education
Inspiring educators and leaders to transform learning and shape the future of education.
Learn more
College of Health
School of Dentistry
Advancing oral health through clinical excellence, research and compassionate patient care.
Learn more
School of Public Health
Leading innovation in health promotion, policy and prevention to build healthier communities.
Learn more
School of Allied Health and Human Performance
Empowering health professionals to enhance lives through movement, rehabilitation and wellbeing.
Learn more
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science
Driving discovery and innovation in medicines, health technologies and biomedical research.
Learn more
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Nurturing skilled, compassionate nurses and midwives to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
Learn more
School of Medicine
Training future doctors and researchers to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
Learn more
College of Engineering and Information Technology
School of Chemical Engineering
Driving innovative discoveries and sustainable solutions from raw materials to real-world impact.
Learn more
School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Leading the design and delivery of infrastructure that shapes modern communities.
Learn more
School of Computer Science and Information Technology
Advancing our digital future through creativity, problem-solving and innovative technology.
Learn more
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Powering progress through systems, machines, and emerging technologies that’ll shape the future.
Learn more
College of Science
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Innovating sustainable farming, food production and viticulture to nourish communities and protect the environment.
Learn more
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Advancing animal health, welfare and management through science, care and innovation.
Learn more
School of Biological Sciences
Exploring life in all its forms to understand, protect and improve our natural world.
Learn more
School of Mathematical Sciences
Driving powerful insights that solve complex problems through mathematics and data.
Learn more
School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Investigating the forces, materials and processes that shape our world and beyond.
Learn more
Our colleges and schools
Fostering high-impact learning and discovery
Adelaide University’s academic and educational offerings are divided into six colleges and discipline-based schools, enabling high-impact learning and discovery that drives world progress.
Each college and its schools nurture students to become future leaders in their fields and inspire innovative researchers by connecting them to leading insights, resources and opportunities.
Adelaide University has six colleges:
College of Business and Law
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
College of Engineering and Information Technology
College of Health
College of Science.
Find out more about our colleges and
schools
below.
Our colleges
College of Business and Law
This College fosters future leaders in business and law, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex global challenges. Through industry partnerships and cutting-edge research, we drive innovation in legal and business education.
Learn more
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Dedicated to fostering creativity and critical thinking, this College nurtures the next generation of artists, designers, and humanities scholars. By integrating cultural awareness with digital innovation, we ensure graduates are equipped for diverse and evolving industries.
Learn more
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
Committed to shaping future educators, psychologists, and social scientists, this College plays a crucial role in building stronger communities. By integrating research-led teaching with real-world applications, we enhance learning, social equity, and policy development.
Learn more
College of Engineering and Information Technology
This College is at the forefront of technological advancement, driving research and education in engineering, computing, and digital technologies. By collaborating with industry and government, we play a key role in shaping the future of infrastructure and innovation.
Learn more
College of Health
With a focus on excellence in healthcare education and research, this College develops future health professionals and advances medical discoveries. Through clinical partnerships and cutting-edge research, we support the wellbeing of local and global communities.
Learn more
College of Science
This College drives discovery and scientific innovation, contributing to advancements in environmental science, biotechnology, and fundamental research. By fostering hands-on learning and global collaborations, we prepare students for impactful careers in STEM fields.
Learn more
Our schools
Our six colleges are made up of several schools that offer distinct teaching, learning and research opportunities. Our schools are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, fostering innovation and preparing students for meaningful careers. From the sciences and engineering to the arts, humanities, business, law, IT and health, every school offers expert guidance, hands-on learning, and opportunities that enable our people to make a lasting impact.
College of Business and Law
School of Accounting and Finance
Equipping future leaders with the financial insight and analytical skills to drive business success.
Learn more
School of Economics
Nurturing economic trailblazers that shape policy, stimulate growth and generate sustainable global progress.
Learn more
School of Law
Championing critical thinking, effective advocacy and integrity in the legal world.
Learn more
School of Management
Developing strategic, people-focused leaders to navigate complex issues and create lasting impact.
Learn more
School of Marketing
Inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers through data-driven marketing strategy and innovation.
Learn more
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
School of Architecture and Built Environment
Shaping the future of cities through innovative, sustainable and human-centred design.
Learn more
School of Communication, Media and Journalism
Connecting stories and audiences that make a difference across a range of platforms.
Learn more
School of Humanities
Exploring ideas, cultures, and histories that deepen our understanding of the human experience.
Learn more
School of Art and Design
Nurturing bold ideas through visual expression and design innovation.
Learn more
Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts
Shaping visionary artists since 1898, with programs spanning music, musical theatre and the performing arts.
Learn more
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
School of Psychology
Advancing understanding of human behaviour and wellbeing to create positive change in individuals and communities.
Learn more
School of Social Work and Social Care
Preparing compassionate professionals to empower individuals and strengthen communities.
Learn more
School of Society and Culture
Examining the forces that shape people, institutions and societies to drive social understanding and change.
Learn more
School of Education
Inspiring educators and leaders to transform learning and shape the future of education.
Learn more
College of Health
School of Dentistry
Advancing oral health through clinical excellence, research and compassionate patient care.
Learn more
School of Public Health
Leading innovation in health promotion, policy and prevention to build healthier communities.
Learn more
School of Allied Health and Human Performance
Empowering health professionals to enhance lives through movement, rehabilitation and wellbeing.
Learn more
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science
Driving discovery and innovation in medicines, health technologies and biomedical research.
Learn more
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Nurturing skilled, compassionate nurses and midwives to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
Learn more
School of Medicine
Training future doctors and researchers to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
Learn more
College of Engineering and Information Technology
School of Chemical Engineering
Driving innovative discoveries and sustainable solutions from raw materials to real-world impact.
Learn more
School of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Leading the design and delivery of infrastructure that shapes modern communities.
Learn more
School of Computer Science and Information Technology
Advancing our digital future through creativity, problem-solving and innovative technology.
Learn more
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Powering progress through systems, machines, and emerging technologies that’ll shape the future.
Learn more
College of Science
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Innovating sustainable farming, food production and viticulture to nourish communities and protect the environment.
Learn more
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Advancing animal health, welfare and management through science, care and innovation.
Learn more
School of Biological Sciences
Exploring life in all its forms to understand, protect and improve our natural world.
Learn more
School of Mathematical Sciences
Driving powerful insights that solve complex problems through mathematics and data.
Learn more
School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Investigating the forces, materials and processes that shape our world and beyond.
Learn more