Australian universities expand AI access
OpenAI announced partnerships with four Australian universities to expand access to AI tools and bring them into academic work.
- Four Australian universities are expanding access to ChatGPT Edu.
- UNSW plans to reach more than 80,000 students and staff and include AI and Codex in academic activities.
- In OpenAI’s commissioned survey, 81% reported frequent weekly AI use and 79% wanted more real-world AI projects.
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UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney, La Trobe University and Adelaide University are introducing ChatGPT Edu in stages. UNSW plans to extend access to more than 80,000 students and staff and add AI foundations and Codex to courses, hackathons and industry projects.
Why it matters
The other institutions describe initiatives that include teacher training, clinical simulations, practice for difficult conversations, AI-related coursework, and sustainability and cybersecurity projects. Rollout schedules vary, with some institution-wide expansions planned for 2027.
A survey of more than 1,000 Australian university students commissioned by OpenAI found that 81% use AI several times a week and 79% want more chances to work on real-world projects with advanced tools. These figures come from the company-commissioned survey. Source: OpenAI, November 5, 2026.