Quick Summary
Public research university in Adelaide, Australia — Flinders University, est. 1966. Ranked #336 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 26115 students including 24% from outside Australia. Known for strengths in Nursing, Archaeology, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Flinders is known for its strong student support, industry-linked curricula, and being the only university in South Australia with an on-site teaching hospital.
Subject Strengths
NursingArchaeologyMedicinePsychologyEducationEnvironmental Sciences
Founded1966
TypePublic Research University
Total Students26115
Intl Students24%
Faculty Ratio21.8
CampusSuburban
Campus Size160 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsFlinders Medical Centre
AccreditationTertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#336
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401–500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401–500
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Postgraduate,Research (PhD),Short Courses
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI),Medical Device Research Institute (MDRI),National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA4.0 out of 7.0 (Australian scale)
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · December (for Semester 1 intake)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · May (for Semester 2 intake)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply early for the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship. Ensure all English language proficiency documents are certified. Medicine applicants must check specific GAMSAT/UMAT requirements.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Australian Dollar
UG Tuition
A$35,000/yr
per year · AUD
Living Cost
A$25,000/yr
per year · AUD
PG Tuition
A$39,500/yr
per year · AUD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
A$60,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · AUD
Scholarships AvailableVice-Chancellor's International Scholarships,Excellence Scholarships,Global Academic Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$7,500
Financial AidOS-HELP, SA-HELP, and various Commonwealth support schemes for domestic students.
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Postgraduate,Research (PhD),Short Courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Bachelor of Nursing | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Master of Social Work | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Master of Engineering (Biomedical) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$55,000
Average Salary After Graduation
90%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh via Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs.
Industry Connections
CiscoBAE SystemsSA HealthPricewaterhouseCoopers
Notable Alumni
Terence Tao,Xavier Samuel,Mamoru Mohri,Scott Hicks
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Flinders University Sport and Fitness,Cricket nets,Squash courts,Multi-purpose courts
Student Clubs
80
Library Resources
Central Library, Gus Fraenkel Medical Library, Sturt Library.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available