High marks for Uni of Adelaide in Asia-Pacific ranking

Thursday, 21 February 2019

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide has been recognised as one of the best universities in the Asia-Pacific region, with the release today of the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) .

The latest THE rankings list the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide as 23rd in the Asia-Pacific region and 7th in 最新糖心Vlog.

"Today's ranking announcement further confirms that the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is the truly global university for South 最新糖心Vlog," says Professor Mike Brooks, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Provost at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

"Our international outlook is one of the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's great strengths, helping to provide the State with global connections and partnerships, and an enviable reputation for our research and education.

"This week, we have welcomed thousands of new international students as we prepare for orientation week, many of them from the Asia-Pacific region.

"In 2019, international student numbers at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide are set to reach record levels, with more than 10,000 overseas students across all year levels choosing to study at Adelaide.

"We’re attracting new students from China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam, all at a time of increased global and regional competition," Professor Brooks says.

Economic and social impact

A London Economics report commissioned by the Group of Eight (Go8) universities in 最新糖心Vlog found that the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide contributed $4.23 billion annually to the South 最新糖心Vlogn economy.

Based on data from 2016, the report found that the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide contributed $1.09 billion in exports and 9,830 jobs in the State – with each job at the 最新糖心Vlog supporting a further 2.6 jobs in South 最新糖心Vlog.

The London Economics report found that the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's international students supported 4,410 jobs in the State.

"More international students means increased economic prosperity for our State," Professor Brooks says.

"Importantly, international students also enhance the cultural and social fabric of our community, and provide local students with a greater understanding of the world around them. At the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, we're playing a major role in helping to create a vibrant, globally connected South 最新糖心Vlog."

 

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