At Flinders we aim to inspire our students to achieve at the highest possible level. Whether you are interested in undergraduate or postgraduate studies, we’re confident you’ll find Flinders an inspiring and vibrant place in which to learn, study and shape your future.
Why Flinders?
Reputation
One of the world’s top 400 universities as determined by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Ranked 299 in the QS World University Rankings (2011).
Five star rating for our staff-student ratios in the Good Universities Guide (2011). High level of satisfaction from international students in learning, living, support, and arrival services (2011 International Student Barometer).
Academic and Teaching Excellence
Flinders staff continues to win national recognition for the quality of their teaching as evidenced in the 2010 ALTC Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning from which Flinders University received multiple ALTC Citations.
Flinders academics have a strong record of achievement in the national Australian Teaching and Learning Awards and have twice won the Prime Minister’s Australian University Teacher of the Year Award.
International Links Flinders is a member of the International Network of Universities and the Innovative Research Universities, a group of seven internationally recognised, student-focussed, research-intensive universities. We offer offshore courses in a number of countries and have formal links with over 120 institutions globally.
Welcome to Adelaide
Adelaide is a safe and friendly city home to many attractions which cater to a range of interests.
Did you know?
Adelaide is ranked as Australia’s most liveable city in 2011 (Nation Property Council of Australia).
The cost of living and quality of education are top reasons for choosing Adelaide.
Adelaide combines affordability with a high standard of living.
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) cost of living index for 2010 states that:
Sydney and Melbourne are 23% more expensive than Adelaide
Brisbane is now 11% (up from 9% last yr) more expensive
Perth is now 12% (up from 9% last yr) more expensive.
Adelaide is the only major world city completely surrounded by parklands.
Start Your Career at Flinders
Flinders allows you to discover exciting career development opportunities from the day you set foot on campus.
Our experienced staff at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre provides international students with ongoing support and information regarding job opportunities, internships and connecting with employers.
Work-related, experiential learning form a significant part of many academic programmes at Flinders University and are highly valued by students and employers.
University Life at Flinders
Renowned for its coastal views and natural bushland, Flinders’ campus provides modern buildings, state-of-the-art facilities and is located in Adelaide’s southern suburbs just 20-minutes from the city’s central business district and local beaches.
Our friendly and diverse community welcomes students from more than 90 countries and provides a quiet and tranquil setting to study in.
On-Campus Living
You are spoilt for choice in terms of housing at Flinders University whether you choose to live on campus or seek private accommodation.
Flinders is the only university in Adelaide where you can choose to live on the campus. The campus is safe, affordable and convenient and is a great way to make new friends and enhance your university experience.
Find out more at www.flinders.edu.au/housing.
What can I study?
Flinders offers a wide range of courses and areas of study, including Business and Commerce, Health Sciences, Engineering, Computing and Information Technology and Science.
Key areas of study at Flinders include:
Accounting
Business
Commerce
Computer Science/ Information Technology
Engineering
Health Sciences
International Relations and International Development
Law
Nursing
Nutrition & Dietetics
Public Administration
Science
Ms Tanya Clarke of Flinders University will be in Sri Lanka shortly and students interested in applying for Semester 2, 2012 or Semester 1, 2013, or obtaining more information, can meet her on Wednesday 8th February from 10:00am at Edlocate office in Colombo. |
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