Flinders University has unveiled a $1.5 billion plan to build Adelaide's largest health and education precinct.
The proposal, to be funded through private investment, will include a health research facility, health accommodation, a hotel and retail outlets.
"Flinders University has a pivotal role in South Australia's growth and development, attracting international students, supporting talented researchers and creating a dynamic, innovation-focused community," vice-chancellor Colin Stirling said on Monday.
"In addition to furthering health services and research, our new urban centre with accommodation and retail amenities will benefit our Bedford Park and Tonsley campuses, the adjacent hospitals and surrounding suburbs."
The university said independent analysis indicated the development could bring 5000 extra international students to Adelaide, boost annual education exports by $99 million and would create more than 10,000 construction jobs.
"We will run an open process to identify development partners and future tenants and work with our communities to create a vibrant urban environment which meets their needs now and into the future," Professor Stirling said.
"Flinders has a strong focus on sustainability, and designers will be challenged to incorporate world's best practice thinking into their proposals."
