Flinders University of South Australia

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Flinders University of South Australia: the applicant's brief

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The short answer

Flinders University of South Australia is a public research university in Adelaide, South Australia. It suits students who want to study at an Australian public university with a research focus and are comfortable checking course details directly with the university.
What you can study

Flinders University is an Australian public research university. The specific programme catalogue is not published in the information available here, so confirm current subject areas and degrees on the university’s official website before applying.
Getting in

International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for the exact course they want. The university website should be used to confirm document requirements, deadlines, and whether any additional steps apply for international students.
What it costs

The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students here; confirm the current amount with its admissions office. Living costs in Adelaide will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those.
Coming from abroad

The university is based in Adelaide, Australia. Check the language of instruction for your chosen course on the official website, then confirm entry requirements, visa needs, accommodation, and whether your previous qualifications are accepted.
How it compares

Among 59 universities in Australia, Flinders University stands out as a public research university based in Adelaide. That makes it a straightforward option if you want a research-oriented public institution in South Australia rather than a university chosen mainly for a published fee or programme list.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Flinders University of South Australia

What type of university is Flinders University of South Australia?

It is a public university.

Where is Flinders University of South Australia located?

It is based in Adelaide, South Australia.

What country is Flinders University of South Australia in?

It is in Australia.

How many universities are there in Australia for comparison?

There are 59 universities in Australia.

Overview

Flinders University, established as the Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of the British navigator Matthew Flinders, who had explored and surveyed the Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders University became the oldest extant South Australian university, superseding the University of Adelaide, when the latter merged with the University of South Australia to create Adelaide University in early 2026.

Programs at Flinders University of South Australia

60 programs across 2 study levels.