Who We Are

Operated by Kaplan Higher Education Pty Ltd, the University of Adelaide College delivers world-class pathway programs in the heart of Adelaide and Melbourne to the University of Adelaide, and from 1 January 2026, Adelaide University.

Find out about our partnerships with Adelaide University and the University of Adelaide.

What is a pathway program?

A university pathway is a program that you can take before enrolling at university. It is designed to give your grades a boost and to bridge the gap between your grades in your home country and those in Australia. A university pathway better prepares you for your academic studies, improves your English and immerses you in your new cultural life in Australia. Taking this first step can really empower you to follow your own path to success.

Why study with us?

UNIVERSITY-LEVEL EDUCATION FROM DAY ONE

Our programs contain the latest content from the courses at the Adelaide University and the University of Adelaide, so you get the benefits of a university-level education to prepare you for your studies.

FEEL BETTER PREPARED FOR UNIVERSITY LIFE

Our world-class teachers, small class sizes and supportive approach, guarantee individual attention and the highest quality of learning.

GENUINE SUPPORT

Our students thrive in the supportive environment we offer at the College. From academic matters to personal concerns, from the big stuff to the small stuff, we support our students with a range of services and resources. You can be assured that our academic staff and College Services Team will go above and beyond for you.

LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE

We have students studying with us from all over the world. To make sure that everyone has the best chance to reach their potential, a range of different language support services are available to assist you with your studies across all subjects.

GLOBAL CLASSROOMS

Every year hundreds of students, from countries including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Egypt, Oman, South Korea, Japan, Nigeria and more, progress to the university. The preparation received at the College has been crucial to their successful transition to university study.

LIVE THE ADELAIDE OR MELBOURNE LIFESTYLE

Student life isn’t just about study. In Adelaide, you’ve got it all – from the Australian beach lifestyle to cosmopolitan city culture. Living in the South Australian capital is safe, affordable, and most importantly a lot of fun. For our Melbourne students you will discover why Melbourne is rated as one of the best student cities in the world! With a long tradition of welcoming students from all over the world, you can find a huge range of festivals, markets, food, art, culture, music, sport and shopping to explore and enjoy.

Find out more:
Melbourne Campus
Adelaide Campus

KARNKANTHI INDIGENOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Kaplan offers Scholarships within the Karnkanthi Indigenous Education program.

Kaplan Higher Education and Kaplan Business School recently signed an agreement with the University of Adelaide’s Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education unit to offer scholarships to Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students across Australia in the Karnkanthi Indigenous Education program.

The Kaplan scholarships will provide students entering a Kaplan course with $10,000 to go towards their program fees and $5,000 for any other education provider. The total Karnkanthi scholarship funds contributed by Kaplan in 2019 was $100,000.

The University of Adelaide’s Karnkanthi program nurtures the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 10, 11 and 12/13 as they transition from their senior years into higher education.

Karnkanthi offers a high-support approach to student learning by building a reciprocal relationship of trust through a tailored program of guidance and the support takes into account the individual‘s needs and strengths.

The program gives them access to:

Private tutoring for school studies
Opportunities to participate in academic, personal, cultural and career development activities
Financial support for travel and accommodation

Watch the video to find out how this program is helping students achieve their education goals and you can also read more about Karnkanthi Indigenous Education program here.