• Undergraduate applications are usually processed within 10 working days.
• Postgraduate applications are usually processed within 10 working days.
• Research applications can take up to eight weeks to process.

If your application is not successful, we will write to you explaining why it was not accepted. You may be required to provide further documents, or complete other courses.

If you wish to accept the offer from the University you must complete the ‘Your Agreement With Flinders’ form, pay the semester tuition fee and full length OSHC as stated in the offer letter. If the offer is conditional you cannot complete this process until all conditions are met. Once this documentation and payments are received the relevant documentation will be sent to you to apply for your student visa.


The deadline to accept your offer will be noted on your offer letter, and this will vary based on the course you have been offered to study. You will receive a series of emails leading up to the final day to accept your offer in order to ensure that you are aware of the upcoming deadline. 

Click here for more information on how to accept your offer.

If you want to change your program, you will need to email your current application requesting a change of course or contact your agent to do so. You will not need to lodge a new application, however, you may also have to lodge additional documents for the new course if the requirements are different.

Upon receipt of the new application, it will be processed accordingly and you will be advised of the outcome by mail.

If you have been made an offer to the University and for some reason, you cannot take up the offer at the date specified in the offer letter you may request a deferral of your admission. To defer your admission, simply email your current Flinders application and our admissions team will liaise with you depending on where you are in the acceptance process of your application.

Please note, that research offers can be deferred for a maximum of one year. After that, you will have to lodge a new application. The following courses can not be deferred:

• Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry
• Bachelor of Midwifery (Pre-Registration) 

Our offer letters are only valid for the semester or commencement date stated in the letter. If you have not responded or previously requested to defer your commencement, the conditional offer of admission will have lapsed. In this case, you will have to reapply and the new application will be reassessed in accordance with any new admission criteria that are currently effective. If the requirements have been raised and you have not been able to reach the revised standard, you may have a different outcome for your new application.

All academic documents submitted to Flinders applications must be certified. You can get your documents certified by authorised persons in Australia or overseas.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

• a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
• a barrister or solicitor
• a police officer
• an employee of Australia Post
• a Flinders International staff member
• an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

• an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
• the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
• a Flinders University staff member
• an official Flinders University agent
• a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

If you are unable to get transcripts certified, your current institution can email our admissions team directly.

It is not mandatory to apply through an education agent, but most students prefer to use an agent to assist them with a smoother application process.

However, if you are from one of the countries listed here, you are required to apply via an education agent. If you reside onshore in Australia, you will not require an agent even if you are from the countries listed above.

If there is not an agency in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Typically, 2 days after payment reaches our account, however, there may be a slight delay.

The number of intakes is dependent on each individual course. For more information on individual courses, you can explore our study area pages here.

You can also download our 2024 course guide for a breakdown of all courses available to international students and their entry requirements.

Online study is currently not available for international students due to visa conditions.

If your visa is granted once the semester has already commenced, our admissions team will be in contact to determine the next steps depending on the course you have enrolled in.

It is recommended you arrive no later than 2 weeks in advance from the date written on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter.

The University Cashier accepts Visa and Mastercard credit cards. You will need to have your student number ready (located under the first paragraph of your offer letter) and record the receipt number.

No, you must pay the full amount of the semester tuition and your student health cover fees prior to the start of semester. A CoE will only be issued based on full payment.

All payment extensions are issued by the Student Finance department so you will need to contact them directly, providing a valid reason with documentary evidence for the extension.

City Accommodation - The Switch

The Switch is the newest and most innovative student accommodation in Adelaide. Re-defined for the younger generation and equipped with world-class amenities in an unbeatable inner CBD location – just a 22-minute train ride from Bedford Park Campus and 5 minute walk from Flinders' new city campus. There are also exclusive discounts available for Flinders students. 

On campus - Flinders Living

The Flinders campus is safe, affordable and convenient. By living on-campus at Flinders Living, you will be part of a diverse community of students. You can live in University Hall, or Deirdre Jordan Village – with a 5-minute walk to your classes and access to 24-hour student welfare support. Find out more here. 

Rental and house sharing

If you are over 18 years old you can rent your own place or share with friends or housemates. This can be a fun way to meet new people and integrate into Adelaide - Flinders International Student Services can assist you with your search for off-campus accommodation by providing a rental reference if required. Find out more here. 

The University has housing available on campus for students at Flinders Living, in either University Hall or the Deirdre Jordan Village.

If you want to apply for on-campus housing you must lodge your application and references by mid-December if starting in semester 1, or mid-May if starting in semester 2.

Applications will be ranked and you will be notified if you are offered a place usually about 1 month after lodging your application. If you apply after these dates you may still be offered a place depending on availability, but may find that the on-campus accommodation is fully booked. If you live on campus you will sign a housing contract per semester or year. Note if you only sign a semester contract, you will pay an extra cost.

Just in case it is not possible to book into Flinders Living, you can book accommodation through a temporary accommodation provider – for students on a budget, we recommend a backpackers, or budget hostel. View information about temporary accommodation.

Please note that the University does not book accommodation for students. You must arrange and book your own accommodation before you leave your home country. This is important as you may be asked to provide your accommodation details to the Department of Immigration on arrival in Australia.

If you do not meet entry requirements for your desired degree, Flinders University Academy will provide you with a direct pathway into the destination degree of your choice.

Find out more about the Academy here. 

Flinders University offers scholarships for international students with high academic performance and the potential to make a positive contribution to Flinders and the global community.

There are a variety of different scholarships that have different eligibility requirements – you can find out more about our scholarships and eligibility or apply directly here.

The International Student Services team (ISS) is the first point of contact for all international students. The team can assist with supporting your study, social life, campus referrals, and organising information sessions and activities. For students experiencing challenges adjusting to studying abroad, the ISS team can provide one-on-one appointments to help support students.

Flinders also offers a range of support services that cover health and wellbeing, study assistance, security, technology, and much more. Click here to see the full range of support and services available at Flinders University.

For newly arrived International Students, the Flinders International Student Services team offers a free meet-and-greet service. This service involved a team member greeting you upon arrival at Adelaide Airport, the Adelaide Parklands Terminal (interstate train), or the Adelaide Central Bus Station.

Our team member will provide you with an arrival pack, and assist you in organising transport to your accommodation. You must book your meet and greet at least 5 days in advance.

Book your meet and greet here.

Students can find out how to plan their studies, enroll in topics (subjects), and register for classes (such as lectures, tutorials, and workshops).

To plan your study click here.

You can find detailed information about your individual course by exploring our study area pages here. Each study area page features available courses, what you will study, and specialised brochures you can download.

You can also download our 2024 course guide for a breakdown of all courses available to international students and their entry requirements.

Flinders degrees offer real-life industry opportunities that give students the chance to gain experience in their field and secure a job in the future. This is offered through the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program.

WIL can provide practical experience in over 25 industries and can take place in the form of clinical placements, internships, field education, vocational and professional practice, and projects with industry and community organisations.

For more information on WIL, click here.