Flinders University

Sturt Road, Adelaide

  • #=336 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 13,843Total Students
  • 815Faculty
  • 4,656Int'l Students

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Flinders University is focused on doing everything possible to ensure students’ time at university is the best it can be, while developing critical thinkers able to not just succeed but go beyond.

Career- minded

Plugged into industry trends, professional placements and practical experiences, teaching at Flinders is designed to take students from learning to earning, delivering the best possible study experience and ensuring graduates are career-ready.

Progressive

Flinders University’s facilities are purpose-built for the study needs of students. Its researchers and lecturers are equipped with up-to-the-minute knowledge based on world-class research and industry collaboration.

Student-centred

Flinders University students gain specialised skills and knowledge in their chosen field plus enhanced abilities in independent thinking, communication, collaboration, ethics and creativity – qualities that prepare them to become experts and innovators in their fields.

Comprehensive offerings

From medicine to business, science or rich arts offerings, Flinders University offers more than 500 undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees taught by global and national experts focused on the experience and outcomes of their students. The university is a world-leader in remote area education, in particular through the Northern Territory Medical Program, which allows students to complete a Doctor of Medicine in Darwin, supported by facilities in Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy.

Internationally minded

Flinders University students can gain international experience and earn credit for their degree while travelling the world through many partner universities and organisations. With around 5,200 international students from more than 90 countries, Flinders is a truly global university. Domestic students benefit from a rich multicultural environment. Students from overseas enjoy an outstanding educational and lifestyle experience in one of Australia’s most affordable and liveable cities, close to exceptional beaches, conservation parks and regional experiences.

About

Flinders University is focused on doing everything possible to ensure students’ time at university is the best it can be, while developing critical thinkers able to not just succeed but go beyond.

Career- minded

Plugged into industry trends, professional placements and practical experiences, teaching at Flinders is designed to take students from learning to earning, delivering the best possible study experience and ensuring graduates are career-ready.

Progressive

Flinders University’s facilities are purpose-built for the study needs of students. Its researchers and lecturers are equipped with up-to-the-minute knowledge based on world-class research and industry collaboration.

Student-centred

Flinders University students gain specialised skills and knowledge in their chosen field plus enhanced abilities in independent thinking, communication, collaboration, ethics and creativity – qualities that prepare them to become experts and innovators in their fields.

Comprehensive offerings

From medicine to business, science or rich arts offerings, Flinders University offers more than 500 undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees taught by global and national experts focused on the experience and outcomes of their students. The university is a world-leader in remote area education, in particular through the Northern Territory Medical Program, which allows students to complete a Doctor of Medicine in Darwin, supported by facilities in Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy.

Internationally minded

Flinders University students can gain international experience and earn credit for their degree while travelling the world through many partner universities and organisations. With around 5,200 international students from more than 90 countries, Flinders is a truly global university. Domestic students benefit from a rich multicultural environment. Students from overseas enjoy an outstanding educational and lifestyle experience in one of Australia’s most affordable and liveable cities, close to exceptional beaches, conservation parks and regional experiences.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #342
  • 2014
    #431-440
  • 2015
    #481-490
  • 2016
    #501-550
  • 2017
    #551-600
  • 2018
    #551-600
  • 2019
    #=478
  • 2020
    #=424
  • 2021
    #=423
  • 2022
    #=407
  • 2023
    #=425
  • 2024
    #380
  • 2025
    #=336

Student & Staff

Total students
13,843

24%
76%

International students
4,656

41%
59%

Total faculty staff
815

343
472

Total students
13,843

24%
76%

International students
4,656

41%
59%

Total faculty staff
815

472
343
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Flinders Rural Health Riverland,

adj Renmark and Paringa District Hospital , Renmark , South Australia , Australia , 5341

Victoria Square,

182 Victoria Square , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia , 5000

Tonsley,

1284 South Road , Clovelly Park , South Australia , Australia , 5042

Tennant Creek,

Shop 1/135 Paterson St , Tennant Creek , Northern Territory , Australia , 0860

Royal Darwin Hospital,

Building B4a , Tiwi , Northern Territory , Australia , 0810

Nhulunbuy,

Flinders NT Building, Gove District Hospital , Nhulunbuy , Northern Territory , Australia , 0881

Lincoln Marine Science Centre,

1 Hindmarsh Street , Port Lincoln , South Australia , Australia , 5606

Katherine,

1st Floor O'Keefe House, Katherine District Hospital , Katherine , Northern Territory , Australia , 0851

Hamilton,

Flinders Rural Health , Hamilton , Victoria , Australia , 3300

Bedford Park,

Sturt Road , Adelaide , South Australia , Australia , 5042

Flinders Rural Health Murray Bridge,

27 Joyce St , Murray Bridge , South Australia , Australia , 5254

Flinders Rural Health Mount Gambier,

24 Vivienne Ave , Mount Gambier , South Australia , Australia , 5290

Flinders Rural Health Barossa Valley,

23 Railway Tce , Nuriootpa , South Australia , Australia , 5355

Darwin Campus,

Yellow Building 4, Charles Darwin University campus , Casaurina , Northern Territory , Australia , 0815

Alice Springs,

Poche Centre for Indigenous Health , Alice Springs , Northern Territory , Australia , 0871

Alice Springs,

Centre for Remote Health , Alice Springs , Northern Territory , Australia , 0871

Adelaide College of Divinity,

312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive , Brooklyn Park , South Australia , Australia , 5032

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