Indigenous students

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Study at Flinders University and join a vibrant, growing community of Indigenous students who are shaping their futures in a place that celebrates you and your dreams.

With dedicated support, friendly staff, and services designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, you’ll have a whole team backing you throughout your uni journey. And because everyone’s path is different, Flinders offers a range of admission options to help you find the one that fits you best.

Ready to see where your future could go? Explore your pathways below!

Pathways to Flinders

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Indigenous Student Guide

Office of Indigenous Strategy & Engagement

Indigenous Admission Scheme

The Indigenous Admission Scheme is a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enter Flinders University if they don’t have the ATAR they need, or if they haven’t studied for a while and don’t meet the usual entry requirements for their chosen course.

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Study Medicine at Flinders

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicant, you have two pathways into the Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University.

If you already have an undergraduate degree but don’t have a valid GAMSAT score, you can apply through the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES).

If you do have a valid GAMSAT score, you can choose to apply either through the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sub-Quota or through the Indigenous Entry Stream.

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Foundation Studies (Indigenous)

The Foundation Program (Indigenous) is a free, 14‑week pathway that helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students get ready for university. This will be offered in 2 metro locations in Semester 2, 2026!

Applicants who are eligible to be enrolled in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent, or applicants enrolled in SACE or equivalent in the year they wish to commence this course, are not eligible to apply.

More information to come!

Outreach Events

Life in the Uni Lane

Years 9-12 | 18 June 2026, Bedford Park Campus

Life in the Uni Lane is a one‑day on‑campus program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 9–12. Students will take part in hands‑on workshops and get a feel for university life and the study options available at Flinders.

Registrations are now open for schools. More information will be provided upon registration.

Register now

Footprints to the Future Evening

Years Students | August 2026, Bedford Park Campus

Footprints to the Future is a dedicated workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 12 students.

Visit our space at our Flinders City Campus, meet our team at Yungkurrinthi, and chat with current students about university pathways, available supports, and what life at Flinders is really like.

Dinner will be provided, and students are encouraged to attend with family members.

Footprints to the Future will be held in August, date to be confirmed.

Registrations will open soon!

Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES)

Year 9 -12 students from SA, NT & Vic

12–16 July 2026 – Tonsley Campus

Indigenous Australian Engineering School at Flinders Tonsley Campus - For High School Students from SA, NT and Victoria in Year 9 - 12

The Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) is a free, hands-on program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students who want to explore engineering, technology and how to make a difference.

Find out more

In2Uni Drop-In Days

New University Students | January 2027

In2Uni Drop-in Days is a program designed to support secondary students in their transition into further studies at university. Multiple sessions are offered to accommodate different schedules. The program will run over the week of 18th January 2026.

More information to come!

How to apply

Applications are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

View more information about how to apply, including when to apply and what happens after you apply.

How to apply

Fees and financial support

Find out more about the financial support available for Indigenous students.

Fees and financial assistance

Scholarships

Search the scholarships database for Indigenous specific scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Yungkurrinthi also has several scholarships and grants available.

Search for a scholarship

Accommodation

There are multiple accommodation options depending on your circumstances. Flinders is the only South Australian University with on-campus accommodation, Flinders Living. Furthermore, Indigenous student support officers can help assist you in the process and link you to independent and government housing options.

Find somewhere to live

Flinders campus and locations

Our Flinders footprint stretches across South Australia and the Northern Territory. From Bedford Park to our innovation hub at Tonsley, the Flinders City Campus, and multiple regional and international locations. We also have Yungkurrinthi Student Spaces in both Adelaide and Darwin, giving you support wherever you choose to study.

View our campus and location information

Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement

Once you’re at uni, our deadly team will have your back from day one. We’ll guide you through orientation to help you settle in, and we’ll continue to walk alongside you with study support, opportunities, and encouragement throughout your whole uni journey.

Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement services

Yungkurrinthi’s Deadly Outreach & Pathways

Our Deadly Outreach Team can provide a variety of engagement opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Team helps all students. Our students are made up of community members who have:

Come straight from school
Looking to upskill
Progressing from TAFE
Changing careers

Deadly Outreach on the Road

Our Deadly Outreach team offers a range of services to schools and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 7–12 and community.

We can visit your school, community centre or provide 1:1 support to you, and share information about Yungkurrinthi supports, study options, university pathways, courses, and entry requirements.

If your school is keen to inspire students and spark conversations about their futures, we’d love to connect with you.

School inquiries, please complete the form below.

Deadly Outreach @ Flinders

Students are invited to explore Flinders University’s Bedford Park, Sturt and Tonsley Campuses.

Yungkurrinthi Student Ambassadors are on hand to help facilitate, and tailored workshops are available on request.

Prospective students

You’re welcome to book a one-on-one appointment with one of the Deadly Outreach Team at any stage of your journey. Whether you’re coming straight from school or returning to study, we’re here to walk alongside you.

Our team can chat with you about course options, pathways into uni, entry requirements, and what studying at Flinders could look like for you. It’s your time, your goals, we’re here to support you.

Book a one-on-one appointment with our Deadly Outreach Team:

P: 8201 3033

E: deadlyoutreach@flinders.edu.au

Community partnerships and engagement

The Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement are committed to building and maintaining strong relationships that support and benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We value the connection to our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within South Australia and the Northern Territory by:

Attending community events
Advising and fulfilling leadership roles with community boards and university committees
Presenting and hosting conferences and public lectures
Collaborating and engaging with community organisations and services
Sponsoring community and student-based programs

We are committed to building and maintaining strong relationships by dedicating time and resources that support and benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you’d like us to attend your event, please contact us at:

P: 8201 3033

E: deadlyoutreach@flinders.edu.au

Contact us, or arrange a visit.

Contact us if you want to visit us to find out more or book a one-on-one appointment with our Indigenous outreach and project officers to discuss your career options, pathways and course and entry requirements.

P: 8201 3033

E: deadlyoutreach@flinders.edu.au

Schools

To arrange a visit, please fill in the form below.