🏥Flinders University

Adelaide, Australia

An Adelaide university with one of Australia's top Medicine programmes and a strength in Archaeology.

About Flinders

Flinders' College of Medicine and Public Health is one of Australia's most research-intensive, and its Archaeology department runs one of the country's most active maritime and Indigenous archaeology research programmes. Its main campus sits in the Adelaide foothills, a short distance from the city centre.

Why students choose it

  • Highly research-intensive College of Medicine and Public Health
  • Leading maritime and Indigenous Archaeology research
  • Adelaide foothills campus

🎓 Free application support for Flinders

Submit a free enquiry and Tutopiya's admissions team will guide you through your application to Flinders — personal statement, interview prep and deadlines — at no cost, no obligation. Application fees are typically waived through our university partnerships.

📝 Already decided? Apply now — it's free

Typical entry grades

ABB (A Level)  ·  IB 28

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

AU$32,000–AU$45,000/yr

mid tier for Australia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Adelaide

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Flinders's financial aid office.

Most Group of Eight and other Australian universities offer international merit scholarships as a tuition-fee reduction for strong academic results, generally requiring a linked application alongside (or shortly after) your course application.

  • University international scholarships: e.g. 'International Undergraduate Scholarship' schemes offered by many Go8 and other universities — typically a percentage reduction on international tuition for high ATAR-equivalent/IB/A-Level results.
  • Australia Awards: Australian government-funded, mainly postgraduate and restricted to specific partner countries — not a general undergraduate route.

Scholarship percentages and slots vary significantly by university and course — check the specific university's international scholarships page, not just the government schemes.

Want help figuring out which of these you'd actually qualify for? Talk to a free Tutopiya counsellor.

Popular courses

Medicine

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

📝 Apply for this course →

Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · UCAT ANZ · Interview (MMI, most universities)

Nursing

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.

📝 Apply for this course →

Typical entry: Biology recommended

Archaeology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.

📝 Apply for this course →

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

📝 Apply for this course →

Psychology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years — Some degrees (e.g. Engineering) run 4 years — check the specific course.

📝 Apply for this course →

Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Durations are typical for Australia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

Not sure which course fits your grades and interests? Run the full shortlist builder →

How to apply

Main intake(s)
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2)
Typical deadline
Early December for the February intake
Note
Group of Eight universities recommend applying by October–November for on-time scholarship consideration.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

See where Flinders ranks on your personal shortlist

Enter your grades and budget in the free Australia University Shortlist Builder to see whether Flinders is a reach, target or safety for you — alongside every other Australia university that matches.

Build my Australia shortlist →

More Australia universities

Flinders FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Flinders as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Flinders?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Flinders expects around ABB at A Level or 28 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Flinders's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Flinders's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Flinders cost for international students?

International tuition at Flinders typically falls in the AU$32,000–AU$45,000/yr range (mid tier for Australia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Flinders's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Flinders?

Flinders follows Australia's typical intake calendar: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), with applications generally due early december for the february intake. Group of Eight universities recommend applying by October–November for on-time scholarship consideration. Always verify the exact date on Flinders's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Flinders?

Australia universities, including Flinders, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Flinders known for?

An Adelaide university with one of Australia's top Medicine programmes and a strength in Archaeology. Flinders' College of Medicine and Public Health is one of Australia's most research-intensive, and its Archaeology department runs one of the country's most active maritime and Indigenous archaeology research programmes. Its main campus sits in the Adelaide foothills, a short distance from the city centre.

Can I apply to Flinders with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Flinders accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Australia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Flinders and every other Australia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

Need help applying to Flinders? Get free application support.

Practice with AI-powered topic quizzes — 100% free