South Australia is making significant investments in higher education to expand opportunities for students. In 2026, the state will launch Adelaide University, Australia’s newest university, combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide, leveraging 180 years of academic excellence. Flinders University is also transforming Adelaide’s education landscape with a new City Campus and the Health and Medical Research Building at Flinders Village, further enhancing opportunities for research and industry collaboration.
And, India continues to be largest source country for international students in South Australia since the year 2022. The state currently has 16,162 Indian student enrolments – a 4% increase on the previous year. Indian students are choosing Adelaide as their preferred education destination, making up 28% of international student enrolments in South Australia. (Data to 30 November 2024 year to date).
In this backdrop, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas is leading a high-profile education delegation in Delhi to highlight the opportunities his state’s investment in education presents for continued collaborations with India across education and business. The visiting delegation includes the Premier, three university Vice-Chancellors and StudyAdelaide officials.
This visit highlights the delegation’s strong commitment to strengthening relations with India and marks a significant step in advancing the educational, cultural, and economic connections between South Australia and India. Just before the visit, StudyAdelaide launched Employment Connect initiative, launched ahead of this visit on our website, is the most extensive range of employment support programs of any Australian destination, helping students secure meaningful work during and after their studies. Through Job Shop, even before a student enters South Australia, they can apply for a part-time or casual job, ensuring they have access to work opportunities from day one.
Premier Malinauskas delivered the keynote address at a StudyAdelaide event held in Delhi on March 24, which featured a panel discussion with the three public South Australian university Vice-Chancellors. The panel explored how Adelaide serves as a gateway for Indian students to excel academically and professionally. Premier Malinauskas said, “South Australia’s economy is gaining momentum in industries including health, renewable energy, space, agriculture and critical technologies. Indian students can benefit from the growth in these globally relevant and future-facing industries through employment while studying or after graduation and the collaborations our education sector has with industry. They will be set up for careers anywhere in the world. Our close collaboration between education and industry ensures that graduates are ready for the jobs of the future.”
The StudyAdelaide event, provided opportunities to connect Indian students with career success in Adelaide. The visit aims to strengthen partnerships between South Australian institutions and key Indian industry leaders, providing students access to world-class education, industry experience, and career opportunities.
Subsequent to the New Delhi engagement, the delegation will proceed to Hyderabad, a strategically significant location renowned for its flourishing technology sector and home to accomplished tech entrepreneurs who are both alumni and collaborators of South Australian universities.
