Flinders University is a South Australian public research university. It was named after British navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early nineteenth century. It was founded in 1966.

Flinders University is a thriving institution and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and humanities have been ranked among the top ten in the country.

Flinders University Ranking

Flinders University's most recent rankings are shown in the table below:

Flinders University Campus

Flinders University has four campuses: Bedford Park, Tonsley, Victoria Square, and Northern Territory.

• The university has teaching centres located throughout Australia and in other countries.
• There are six colleges in the city that provide education in their respective fields. Through these colleges, the university offers over 200 programmes.
• According to Flinders University reviews, it has an online library that is open 24 hours a day, a central library, and department-specific libraries and laboratories.
• The university has cutting-edge research facilities such as the Institute of Nanoscale Science and Technology and the Medical Device Research Institute, among others.

Flinders University Courses

Flinders University provides over 500 programmes, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.

• Business, creative arts, education, engineering, environment, health sciences, law, social sciences, psychology, and other fields of study are available.
• Business, Government, and Law; Education, Psychology, and Social Work; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Medicine and Public Health; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science and Engineering are the six academic colleges and schools at the university.
• Flinders has a strong academic reputation in Archaeology, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Engineering, Medicine, Business and Management, and other fields.
• In the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities, the university was ranked 13th in the world for Water Resources.
• Bachelor of International Business in Wine, Spirits, and Tourism, Bachelor of Creative Industries in Festivals and Arts Production, Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Systems and Security, and other programmes have recently been added to the Flinders University programme offerings.

Flinders University Cost of Attendance

For some students, the cost of living in Australia can be prohibitively expensive; therefore, it is advised that they consider the expenses that they will incur. The following is the annual tuition fee for international students:

An estimate of the average cost of living is tabulated below:

Flinders University Scholarships/Financial Aid

Flinders University in Australia offers a variety of scholarships to international students. Academic scholarships for international students include the following:

Pathways Scholarships are also available to students pursuing an Australian Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Associate Degree. Eligible students receive a full-time scholarship worth 20% of their tuition at Flinders.

Flinders Alumni Scholarships provide international graduates of the University with a 20 percent full-time scholarship to pursue another undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Flinders.

Flinders University Research

Research is a critical component of our University's mission. We build and develop knowledge and capabilities that improve lives and society as a whole through research and research-led teaching.

Flinders University Services

Student Services

Flinders International includes the International Student Services (ISS) team. ISS serves as the first point of contact for all onshore international students, including those studying online due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions, and provides a variety of programmes that support your enrollment, study, and social life, as well as referring students to services on campus and in the local community. For new international students, ISS organises a general orientation programme, day and weekend tours throughout the semester, social activities, and information sessions.

Housing Services

Experience the community and convenience of on-campus living. There are plenty of reasons to live at Flinders University, including a five-minute walk to classes, a close-knit family, and fun extracurriculars. Over 560 students make up a safe, supportive, and dynamic community.

We are not the only South Australian university with on-campus housing in the Adelaide metropolitan area. We're also 20 minutes by bus from Adelaide's best metropolitan beaches. In addition, there are numerous excellent restaurants and services on campus.

Whatever your interests are, you'll find something you enjoy among the many social, sporting, academic, cultural, and philanthropic activities available.

Medical Services

The health care system offers emergency and routine medical care, as well as other services such as:

• First-aid procedures
• Health examinations (pap smears, skin checks, cholesterol, STDs etc)
• Medical examinations of employees
• Minor surgical procedure
• Vaccinations and health education (both for health care work and travel)
• Referrals
• Pathology in South Africa

Flinders University Placements

Flinder University aids students in obtaining jobs in Australia and throughout the world, as well as career planning services to assist students in determining additional studies or career options. In recent years, Flinders University's graduates have been employed at a rate of roughly 94 percent. Undergraduates were found to have a full-time employment rate of about 89 percent, which is comparable to the national average. In the Good Universities Guide 2020, Flinders University was placed first in South Australia for undergraduate starting salaries.

According to Emolument, the following table shows the incomes of Flinders University alumni based on their degrees: