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Everything you need to know about Flinders University

  • Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, is a public university established in 1966 and has three campuses; Victoria Square, Bedford Park and Tonsley. With a student enrollment of over 26,000 and a staff of 2,300, the university offers more than 500 undergraduate, research and postgraduate courses across six colleges (17 study areas) such as science and engineering, medicine and public health and business, and government and law. 
  • Some methods provided are Disability and Development Education, Paramedic Science, Theological Studies and Aquatic Biology. The Flinders University Library system has five branches: the Central Library, Sturt Library, URRSA, The Adelaide Theological Library, and Gus Fraenkel Medical Library. 
  • To help high school students get into the university, it offers different pathways and preparatory programs like uniTEST, Research Project B pathway and School Recommendation Program. Several Honours degree courses are available to students who wish to undertake a year-long specialisation in their undergraduate program. 
  • Those who want a flexible program can pursue undergraduate, postgraduate or research programs online; some of the disciplines offered include Business, Information Technology (IT) and Environmental Health. Students can take advantage of the university's 100 partner institutions worldwide and participate in semester exchange and short-term study abroad programs in Norway, Canada, Japan etc. 
  • Approximately 550 students live in on-campus housing; Deirdre Jordan Village and University Hall provide single/double rooms and 2-3 bedroom units and dining services. Moreover, short-term accommodation is also available on-campus and private accommodation off-campus. 
  • The Flinders University Student Association runs several clubs and societies, such as the Bahai Society, Critical Care Society and Friendship International. Some 23 sports clubs are baseball, lacrosse, volleyball and soccer. Fitness facilities on campus include the Weights Room, Ladies Only Gym, Cardio & Functional Training Room and Strength & Conditioning Room. Flinders University Business and Management postgraduates have been known to earn a median salary of AUD 102,000.
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$41.40K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹22.47L / year

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24 months

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Fees ($)

$41.40K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹22.47L / year

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Duration

24 months

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$38.00K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹20.63L / year

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24 months

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Fees ($)

$38.00K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹20.63L / year

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Duration

24 months

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$35.00K / year

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36 months

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Fees ($)

$41.40K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹22.47L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$38.00K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹20.63L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$41.40K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹22.47L / year

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Duration

24 months

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University Ranking

Flinders University, a public research university in Adelaide, South Australia, was founded in 1966. The colleges of medicine and the humanities are among the top 10 in Australia, making this university one of the best in the country. Regarding university rankings, the Times Higher Education - University Ranking has placed the Flinders University between positions 251 and 300 for three consecutive years, from 2019 to 2021. This is a rise from its previous position of 301-350 in 2018.

 

Flinders University has considerably improved in QS World University Ranking, which placed it at 423 for 2021. Prior to this, it was placed between positions 551 and 600 for the years 2017 and 2018. While Times Higher Education (THE) accords equal weight to Research, Teaching, and Citations at 30% each, QS places the greatest emphasis on Academic Reputation (40%) followed by Citations per Faculty and Faculty/Student Ratio at 20% each.
 

Flinders University is ranked at 435 by US News & World Report's Global Universities specifically for the US. In addition to other rating factors, the US News & World Report bases their rankings on the number of publications cited, global research reputation, and regional research reputation (12.5% each).
 

For four years in a row, from 2017 to 2020, ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings has placed the university in the top 500. The Shanghai ranking prioritises academic research output and the number of Nobel Prizes staff members have received over reputation among academics and employers when determining the rankings of universities.
 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings401-500401-500401-500401-500NA
QS - World University Ranking551-600478424423407
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking301-350251-300251-300251-300251-300
US News & World Report - Global Universities388427427435439


 


 

Course Ranking

According to Times Higher Education, the university's ranking for pursuing PG Engineering and Technology in 2021 ranges from 301 to 400. (THE). Candidates should be aware that topic rankings factor in all relevant factors, such as course content and placements, as part of their process for rating subjects.

Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering 201-250NANA301-400301-400


 

Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology RankingsNA251-300251-300251-300NA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings451-500451-500451-500451-500NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences RankingsNA301-400301-400401-500301-400
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNA176-200201-250201-250201-250
Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings301-400201-300201-300201-300NA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Ranking151-200151-200NANANA
QS - QS - Sociology Rankings201-250151-200201-250201-250NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings251-300251-300201-250201-250201-250


 

Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings101-15076-10051-7530NA
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings201-250201-250201-250251-300NA
QS - QS - Nursing Rankings51-10051-10051-10051-100NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings176-200201-250201-250201-250251-300


 

Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking151-200151-200201-300201-300NA
QS - QS - Law Rankings251-300NANANANA
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Law RankingsNANANA176-200176-200


 

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QS Rankings

301

Times Higher Education

426

US News

251

Times Higher Education

407

QS Rankings

419

Webometrics - World

22

Webometrics - National

The eligibility criteria a student must meet to be considered for admission are:

 

  • Completion of a CBSE School certificate with an average of at least 65% in the best four subjects or completion of an ISC School certificate with an average of at least 70% in the best four subjects
  • English language proficiency test

 

English language proficiency requirements are:

 

Tests

Scores Required

IELTS

6.0 or higher

TOEFL (i-BT)

72 or higher

PTE

50 or higher

CAE

Pass grade of B2

Occupational English Test (OET)

300 or higher

Duolingo

95-100 or higher

 

 

The Northern Territory has advantages and challenges for healthcare students seeking unique placement opportunities. Placement locations range from rural desert towns to the multi-cultural hubs of Darwin and Alice Springs and from remote clinics and practices to sizable tertiary institutions. The university encourages and assists students in embracing learning opportunities, getting involved in their communities, and improving the general well-being of the populace. 

 

Medical Students

 

 

Northern territory

 

Flinders NT arranges for medical students to complete internships at the Royal Darwin Hospital and the Alice Springs Hospital.

For a minimum of four weeks and eight weeks, placements are offered for students enrolled in their penultimate or final year of a medical degree.

 

  • Darwin Placements

 

Every placement for medical students is subject to availability and formal clearance. Darwin may offer opportunities in the following departments:

 

  • Anesthesia & Perioperative
  • Cardiology
  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Emergency
  • Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • General Medicine (Palmerston Regional Hospital)
  • Geriatrics (Palmerston Regional Hospital)
  • Hematology/Medical Oncology
  • Immunology/Rheumatology
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Palliative Care
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Rehabilitation (Palmerston Regional Hospital)
  • Renal Medicine
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Tropical Infectious Diseases
     

 

  • Alice Springs Placements

 

Only domestic students are eligible for medical student placements in Alice Springs and must receive formal approval in addition to being available. At Alice Springs, positions in the following departments can be available:

 

  • Anesthesia
  • Emergency Medicine
  • General Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Obstetrics & Gynecologic (Flinders student only)
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Renal Medicine

 

 

  • Working with children's clearance

 

Once your placement has been officially approved, you must apply to working with children's clearance (Ochre Card).

Without having your Ochre Card on hand before the placement start date, you cannot begin a placement in the NT. It is encouraged that you apply for your Ochre Card at least eight weeks before the start of your placement.
In the event that eight weeks have passed and you have not gotten your card, you must be proactive in checking in with Safe NT regarding your application. It is important to keep contacting them until you hear back from them.

Online Ochre Card applications from foreigners are not accepted. You must fill out a paper application and mail it.

 

 

Adelaide

 

The medical college's affiliated teaching hospital and Public Health, Flinders Medical Centre, is permitted to accommodate a small number of visiting students.

Final-year medical students can find placements to complete clinical electives for a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of eight weeks.

 

 

Nursing and Allied Health students

 

To maximise the results of clinical placements in the Northern Territory, the Remote and Rural Interprofessional Placement Learning NT (RIPPL NT) team offers support and assistance to allied health and nursing students, their universities, and clinical supervisors. All university students and those enrolled in health-related courses are invited to use our services. 

On-Campus Accommodation

 

The Flinders University campus is secure, economical, and accessible. You will be a member of a diverse community of students from around Australia and over 30 countries worldwide if you live on campus at Flinders Living.

 

Reasons to choose live on-campus accommodation at Flinders University are:

 

  • Participate in living and learning situations that respect and value variety as well as other people
  • Classes at the Bedford Park and Sturt campuses are accessible by foot, and public transportation is nearby
  • Free Flinders Sport and Fitness membership and simple access to music venues, libraries, and computer labs
  • A safe and secure setting with round-the-clock access to university security and assistance for students' welfare
  • Affordable housing with free Wi-Fi and all utilities included

 

 

Accommodations provided are:

 

  • University Hall

 

Over 200 students can stay in the hall's fully equipped single rooms, including secure storage, parking, and shared kitchens. You can socialise with other students in the common areas, play areas, pavilions, and gardens, including the central courtyard. 

 

  • Deirdre Jordan Village

 

Over 350 people can find housing in Deirdre Jordan Village is fully furnished, self-catered flats. It features auto parking, lockable storage, BBQ areas, and landscaped gardens. For individuals who want to foster a strong sense of community, the Village also provides a variety of culturally inclusive activities in the Community Center. 

 

For more information, visit: https://www.flinders.edu.au/living 

 

 

Off-Campus Accommodation

 

Living off-campus is simple because of Flinders University's excellent location and abundant transportation and lodging alternatives. The university advises against signing any contracts before visiting Australia and inspecting the property if you intend to live in off-campus rental housing.

Most students reside in neighbourhoods near the main thoroughfares of South Road, Fiveash Drive, Goodwood Road, or Sturt Road. The Bedford Park site is frequently directly accessible by bus from city housing.

Bedford Park, Clovelly Park, Edwardstown, Melrose Park, St. Marys, Mitchell Park, Flagstaff Hill, Panorama, Pasadena, and Sturt are nearby suburbs with easy access to Flinders University's Bedford Park campus and public transportation. Mile End, Plympton, Cumberland Park, Goodwood, and Camden Park are the neighbourhoods between Bedford Park and Victoria Square campus.

Private rental housing in the neighbourhood is listed on a free website maintained by Flinders Living. They can also offer guidance on your obligations and rights as a tenant.

 

For more information, visit: https://www.flinders.edu.au/international/living-in-adelaide/accommodation 

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Nikhel

I graduated on time with a bachelor of computing science degree in December 2017 and I have been very happy at Flinders University ever since. Flinders University is a wonderful community with great facilities, affordable fees and lots of opportunities. Also the infrastructure here is amazing and I've never found anything out of place here. Furthermore, the campus itself has great food options

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Angayarkanni

Flinders University is an example of an efficient, well-managed institution that provides quality education in a safe, peaceful and friendly environment. The university has received great reviews by recruiting thousands of students from all around the world and the faculty has gained international recognition for its outstanding performances in quality education.

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Tipu

Prior to joining Flinders University I was completely clueless about what it would be like working in Australia. I had no idea what I was getting into when getting an IPAS (International Premed Scholarship) and started my degree at Flinders University almost a year ago with only 4 credits in common English. Flinders University has been nothing short of amazing from the start

Scholarships

Deadline

2023-11-10

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2023-04-29

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₹3.83L

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2023-02-28

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₹29.71K

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Flinders University
Where is Flinders University located?

Flinders University is located in Adelaide, Australia

How much does it cost to study in Flinders University?

The average first year cost to study in Flinders University is INR 2495975

What is the acceptance rate for Flinders University?

Flinders University has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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