Flinders University

Flinders University has been at the forefront of exemplary education for 53 years and is known for its revolutionary teaching techniques and innovative research practices.

‘Inspiring achievement’ is the institution’s motto and the university strives to be a world leader in areas of research and innovation. Flinders University is a proud member of the International Network of Universities and Innovative Research Universities (IRU).

Students have a wide range of areas to choose from for research including engineering and technology, health and medical, people and society, and science, environment and natural resources, and emerging research: defence. Every student is given an opportunity to collaborate with extremely qualified and renowned supervisors and to efficiently work with different industries, business and government and the public, becoming major contributors to the world of discoveries.

Flinders collaborates with international universities, colleges and research institutions to increase its global reach. Home to over 5000 international students from across the world, the university has a total of six colleges. Known for the best international student support program in Australia, the university prides itself for being a home away from home to its international students.

The university is located in Adelaide, one of the most multicultural cities in Australia, which is beautiful, affordable and one of the safest cities to live in. Blessed with a mesmerising landscape, beautiful metropolitan beaches and world-famous wine regions, Adelaide is the hub for cultural and sporting events. Flinders’ main campuses are spread across Bedford Park, Victoria Square and Tonsley.

Flinders University offers study options across six academic colleges:

College of Business, Government and Law

Internationally acclaimed for its teaching quality, it offers study options in areas such as business, commerce, politics and public policy, healthcare management, law, criminology and international relations.

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Focused on giving back to society, these programs train students to commit themselves to work towards a better society.

College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Offers programs ranging from history and archaeology to creative arts and communications.

College of Medicine and Public Health

Focused on clinical, population and lab-based research and high-quality clinical services, these programs put Flinders on the global map of health innovation.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

An accomplished leader in the healthcare sector, Flinders offers programs of study in nursing, midwifery, disability, allied health and health sciences.

College of Science and Engineering

Flinders offers reputable programs of study in biology, chemistry, environment, technology, engineering, information technology, mathematics, and more.

Education at Flinders will ensure that students learn the latest industry techniques and skills required to be highly employable on graduation.

According to The 2019 Graduate Outcome Survey, 98.2 per cent of Flinders postgraduates are employed and 94.6 per cent of them are in full time employment with a median full time salary of AUD 81,200. This has been recorded as the second highest graduate employment rate in the country of any university. For undergraduates, the overall employment three years after completion is 93.1 per cent, with 88.2 per cent in full time employment with a median salary of AUD 60,000.

At Flinders, students have access to a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) facility during their studies. WIL helps with opportunities such as placements, practicums, field studies, and simulated workplace activities, helping students gain demanding industry skills and form a strong professional network.

The Flinders Ignite Mentoring Program is also available to assist students. Peer mentors will help students by guiding them through university life and help students gain required knowledge, expertise, and skills to enter the professional world.

Flinders’ CareerHub is the Flinders online employment portal, which is available to students who wish to prepare and find the job they want. It offers comprehensive services such as personalised job opportunities, access to employer events as well as career-related resources.