Flinders University (Flin)

About

Flinders University is a university in Adelaide, Australia, known for its focus on research, innovation, and its "Be Fearless" motto. It emphasizes a student-centered approach, diversity, and inclusive community. The university strives to be a global leader in research and to equip graduates with the skills to make a difference in the world. 

Objectives

Flinders University's vision is to become internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia's most enterprising graduates. Our mission: to change lives and change the world.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Business, Government and Law
• Education, Psychology and Social Work
• Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• Medicine and Public Health
• Nursing and Health Sciences
• Science and Engineering

Reasons to Study at Flinders University

1. Globally Recognised Degrees

   Flinders University ranks among the top 2% of universities worldwide. With degrees that are internationally recognised and aligned with industry needs, Flinders ensures that students graduate with a competitive edge—ready to take on global job markets. Whether it’s IT, engineering, health sciences, or business, your qualification will be respected around the world.

2. Affordable Living in Adelaide

   Unlike cities like Sydney or Melbourne, Adelaide offers a much lower cost of living—making it a smart financial choice for students. You get access to city life, public transport, entertainment, and part-time work opportunities, all without breaking the bank.

3. Industry-Linked Learning & Internships

   Flinders is famous for practical, hands-on education. With strong industry connections, students often land internships, placements, or part-time jobs that lead directly into full-time careers. Fields like Nursing, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Business are especially strong.

   
    

4. Campus Life and Lifestyle

   Located at Bedford Park, the Flinders campus offers stunning views, modern architecture, and world-class facilities. From cafes and sports centres to study lounges and green spaces—it’s a great place to live and learn.

   
    

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

To gain direct admission to Flinders University you must meet our required academic and English proficiency requirements.
 

Supporting Documents

• Evidence of academic and English language requirements must be included as part of your application. You will need to upload certified original true copies of all documents required with your application.
• They also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. 
   

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

To gain direct admission to Flinders University you must meet our required academic and English proficiency requirements.
 

Supporting Documents

• Evidence of academic and English language requirements must be included as part of your application. You will need to upload certified original true copies of all documents required with your application.
• They also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. 
   

How To Apply For Admission

Applications are made online via the Application Portal.

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  Graduating Students

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  Study Space

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  Volleyball

Campus Tour

Facilities

• Classroom: Flinders University classrooms offer modern, tech-enabled learning environments across its main campuses (Bedford Park, City, Tonsley) with diverse spaces, from collaborative zones and soundproof rooms to specialized mock courtrooms for Law.
• Accommodation: The Flinders campus is safe, affordable and convenient. By living on-campus at Flinders Living, you will be part of a diverse community of students from across Australia and over 30 countries worldwide.
• Sports: Flinders University offers comprehensive sports facilities, centered around its Physical Wellbeing Centre at Bedford Park, featuring a gym (weights, cardio, cycle studio), sports hall, squash courts, and group fitness studios, plus extensive outdoor grounds like AFL/cricket ovals, soccer pitches, and a baseball diamond for student clubs.
• Place of Worship: Flinders University provides several facilities and services for worship and spiritual care through its Oasis multifaith centre and various campus prayer rooms. 
• Library: Flinders University Library is a central academic resource providing extensive information (online & physical), learning spaces (study areas, group zones), and expert support for students, staff, and researchers, focusing on student-centered values like integrity and innovation, with multiple branches (Central, Tonsley, Medical, Sturt, City) offering 24/7 access for ID holders and a mission to provide equitable access to knowledge. 
• Laboratory: Flinders University boasts diverse, high-tech laboratories for medical research, training, and teaching, including specialized centers like the Surgical Lab (for implant training), Biomedical Nanoengineering Lab (nanotech in health), Immunomodulation Lab (disease immunology), and the Digital Health Lab, all supported by core facilities like microscopy, genomics, and proteomics.
• ICT: Flinders on campus computers are available for students to use with the standard University software applications provided.
   

Accreditations

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Mark Brommeyer

  Senior Lecturer Mark is a Senior Lecturer in Health Care Management, Flinders University, where he has developed a Health Informatics course which he delivers in China, Singapore and Australia for the Master of Healt... read more

  h Administration award, as well as lecturing in Strategic Management in Health and Aged Care, and Clinical Governance and Risk Management. In 2023, Mark co-designed a Graduate Certificate in Digital Health Management, including the development of two new HACM8003 Digital Health and HACM8004 Virtual Health, Innovation and Co-design topics, which are now also taught in the Health Care Management post-graduate suite of programs.

  
   

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  Dr. Intifar Chowdhury

  Lecturer Dr. Intifar Chowdhury is a Lecturer in Government at Flinders. She is a youth researcher passionate about writing to better the political representation of all young Australians in our democracy. In J... read more

  uly 2023, Intifar completed her PhD in political science at the Australian National University's (ANU) School of Politics and International Relations (SPIR).
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  Dr Melissa de Vel-Palumbo

  Senior Lecturer Melissa is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Flinders University and an Early Career Researcher. She has a PhD in Psychology and a Master of Forensic Psychology. Her research, which uses both quanti... read more

  tative and qualitative methods, examines the social-psychological factors that facilitate the reintegration of people who commit deviant behaviour. She also examines how the public views crime, in particular, attributions people make about criminality that may undermine rehabilitative efforts. 
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  Dr Afrooz Bayat

  Associate Lecturer Afrooz is an associate lecturer and topic coordinator in Engineering. She has a passion for sustainable and renewable energy production pathways, such as hydrogen and biogas production via electrochem... read more

  ical systems. Afrooz has several years of industry experience, having worked with local governments in New Zealand and engineering firms in Australia and New Zealand. She has been involved in designing water, wastewater, and waste management systems in both countries.

  
   

Notable Alumni

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  Xavier Samuel Actor
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  Noni Hazlehurst Actress
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  Rodney Brooks Roboticist
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  Hannah Kent Novelist

History

Flinders University, established in South Australia in 1966, was named after explorer Matthew Flinders, growing from the University of Adelaide to become an independent institution known for innovation, brave research, and serving communities, especially in health, fostering a culture of change and inclusivity within its history.