Study With Us
Our award-winning, industry-connected researchers and academics tackle global issues relating to energy storage and sustainability, advanced manufacturing and tissue engineering, and extraction of subsurface minerals and energy resources.
Unique student experiences and teaching
We develop students’ theoretical and practical skills, demonstrating how to transform laboratory results into large-scale commercial production.
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Industry accreditation
Our study programs are benchmarked through the Washington Accord and are accredited by Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers. These accreditations allow graduates to work in over 20 countries internationally.
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Professional internships
Gain practical experience and increase employability through our prestigious industry connections.
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Professional short courses
We offer a variety of continuing professional development (CPD) short courses tailored to professionals seeking to expand their skill set. Open up new career opportunities related to the management of current and future subsurface energy resources. Our short courses focus on subsurface geoscience and engineering, carbon geostorage and petroleum engineering, risk analysis and decision making.
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Ingenuity
Attend and exhibit at Ingenuity, the University of Adelaide’s interactive student showcase, demonstrating technology innovations in the fields of engineering, science, technology, architecture, computer and mathematical sciences.
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Career opportunities
We prepare students to play a leading role in numerous industries including – industrial chemicals, mining, petroleum, CO2 and Hydrogen storage, bioprocessing, environmental, food and wine technology, petrochemical, energy, mineral processing, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, and nanotechnology.
Our highly sought-after graduates have gone on to manage companies, start their own businesses and work in a wide range of industries and organisations. Some examples include: Haigh’s Chocolates, Santos, BHP, Chevron, Mayne Pharma, Beach Energy, GPA Engineering, SA Water, Motherson Australia, WorleyParsons, OZ Minerals, Rio Tinto, Glencore, Newcrest Mining, Anglo American, Fortescue, South32 and SIMEC.
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Student support and clubs
University isn’t all work and no play. Joining a student club is a great way to pursue other interests and meet new people. From sports and hobbies to politics and culture, the University of Adelaide has a wide range of student clubs to consider.
We encourage students to share ideas with peers in the following groups:
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Society (CHEMS)
- Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) Student Chapter (Adelaide)
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Chapter (Adelaide)
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Scholarships
The University offers scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Working in partnership with the South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) and the Playford Trust, there are 20 scholarships valued at $20,000 each for talented year 12 STEM students to study either Mining Engineering or Petroleum Engineering at our university.
