The University of South Australia (UniSA) is Australia’s university of enterprise, known for a culture of creativity and innovation with global and national links to academic, research and industry partners.
UniSA is South Australia’s largest university and offers degree programs across a wide range of subjects including business, law, education, arts and social sciences, health sciences, information technology, engineering and the environment. Programs are designed in partnership with industry and the professions to ensure the career relevance of its teaching.
It is considered one of the world’s best young universities by Times Higher Education (THE) and Quacarelli Symonds (QS). With a strong history of engagement with industry and the professions, UniSA was rated Australia’s best young university for industry research income by THE.
The University undertakes research that is inspired by global challenges and opportunities, delivers economic and social benefits and informs our teaching. The close, collaborative engagement it enjoys with its industry, government, collegiate and community partners is reflected in its the ranking as the number one in Australia for industry sourced research income.
The university is also closely engaged with the communities it serves. It features MOD, Australia’s future-focused museum of science, innovation and design; the Samstag Museum which presents a changing exhibitions program of contemporary visual art; and the Hawke Centre which engages with local and international communities through public lectures, seminars, and research projects. The university also has a strong equity mission and was the first South Australian university to unveil a stretch reconciliation action plan.