Overview
Established in 1991, the University of South Australia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Adelaide (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), South Australia. This institution also has branch campuses in Magill, Mawson Lakes, Whyalla and Mount Gambier. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of South Australia (UNISA) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of South Australia (UNISA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNISA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | University of South Australia  |
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| Acronym | UNISA |
| Founded | 1991 Origins date back to 1889 as SA School of Mines and Industries |
| Motto | Australia's University of Enterprise |
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University Location
| Address | 101 Currie Street Adelaide 5001 South Australia Australia |
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+61 (0)8 8302 6611 |
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+61 (0)8 8302 9121 |
| Other locations | Magill, Mawson Lakes, Whyalla and Mount Gambier |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of South Australia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of South Australia's Facebook page
University of South Australia's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of South Australia's YouTube channel
University of South Australia's Instagram page
University of South Australia's main LinkedIn profile
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