Course

Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance

Nationally recognised regional finance programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to finance education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in health-sector finance and public finance.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing health-sector and public finance focus
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Finance: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above. GMAT/GRE may be required for some programmes.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing health and government sectors, plus general finance roles.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in health sector finance, public finance, and regional business development.

Course

MBA

Offered by Flinders Business MBA

QS Global MBA Ranking

Nationally recognised regional MBAQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied MBA in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in defence and health-sector-linked management education.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing defence and health-sector management focus
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: MBA: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time or part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $48,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above, minimum 3 years' work experience, transcripts, and personal statement.
Average Work Experience: Average 5 years of work experience; typical class age 29–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: not typically required (waivers standard given work experience profile)

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing defence, space, and health sectors, plus general management roles.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in health sector management, defence industry strategy, and regional business development.

Course

Marketing

QS Marketing

Nationally recognised regional marketing programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to marketing education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in digital and health-sector marketing.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing digital and health-sector marketing focus
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Marketing: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in any discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing health and business sectors, plus general marketing roles.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in health sector marketing, digital marketing, and regional business development.

Course

Economics

Offered by College of Business, Government and Law — Economics

QS Economics

Nationally recognised regional economics programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to economics education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in public policy and defence-linked economics research.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing public policy and defence economics research
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Economics: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Economics or related field. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing defence and public sector, plus general economic analysis roles.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in public policy economics, defence industry economics, and regional development.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by College of Science and Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

Nationally recognised regional chemical engineering programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to chemical engineering education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in defence-linked materials and process engineering.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing defence-linked materials research
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Chemical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing defence manufacturing and process industries sectors.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in defence materials, process engineering, and sustainable manufacturing.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by College of Science and Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

Nationally recognised regional civil engineering programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to civil engineering education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in defence-linked infrastructure engineering.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing defence infrastructure engineering research
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Civil): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing defence and infrastructure sectors.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in defence infrastructure, structural engineering, and geomechanics.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by College of Science and Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Nationally recognised regional electrical engineering programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to electrical engineering education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in space technology and defence-linked electronics.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing space technology and defence electronics research
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Electrical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing defence and space technology sectors.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in space technology electronics, defence systems, and renewable energy.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by College of Science and Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 500 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to mechanical engineering education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in space technology and defence-linked engineering research.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing space technology and defence engineering research
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Engineering (Mechanical): 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing defence and space technology sectors.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in space technology engineering, defence systems, and mechanical design.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by College of Medicine and Public Health

QS Biological Sciences

Nationally recognised biomedical science programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to biomedical science education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with a strong reputation in medical research.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Strong medical research reputation
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Biomedical Science: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Biomedical Science or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing health sector and biomedical research pathways.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in cancer research, cardiovascular disease, and mental health.

Course

Nursing

QS Nursing

QS World Rank: 401-450Nationally recognised nursing school

A leading South Australian university with a strong health sciences focus. Flinders University College of Nursing and Health Sciences is respected for its applied, practical nursing education. Adelaide offers Australia's lowest cost of living among capital cities.

Key advantages

Strong health sciences focus
Affordable Adelaide
Practical nursing curriculum
Flinders Medical Centre on campus
Regional campus options (extra PR advantage)
Government scholarships for regional study

Programme & duration: Master of Nursing: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 (no band below 7.0)TOEFL iBT: 94PTE: 65
Entry requirements: Bachelor's in Nursing. AHPRA registration. References and personal statement. Some courses: clinical experience required.

Employability & placement

Placements at Flinders Medical Centre (adjacent to campus) and other SA Health facilities. High local nursing demand in South Australia. PR pathway available.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community. Good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in rural and remote nursing, aged care, and indigenous health. Strong links with SA Health and SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute).

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by College of Medicine and Public Health — Pharmacy

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Nationally recognised clinical pharmacy programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to pharmacy education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with a strong reputation in clinical and rural pharmacy practice.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Strong clinical and rural pharmacy practice reputation
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Pharmacy: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Pharmacy or a related science.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing health sector and rural pharmacy pathways.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in clinical pharmacy, rural health, and medicines safety.

Course

Psychology

Offered by College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

QS Psychology

Nationally recognised clinical psychology programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to psychology education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with a strong reputation in clinical psychology training.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Strong clinical psychology training reputation
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Clinical Psychology: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Psychology (APAC-accredited preferred). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing health sector, plus general psychology roles.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in clinical psychology, disability studies, and mental health. Strong links with SA Health.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by College of Nursing and Health Sciences — Exercise Science

QS Sports-Related Subjects

Nationally recognised clinical exercise physiology programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to sports science education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with a strong reputation in clinical exercise physiology.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Strong clinical exercise physiology reputation
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in Sports Science or a related discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing health sector and clinical exercise physiology pathways.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in clinical exercise physiology, disability sport, and rehabilitation.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by College of Business, Government and Law

QS Law

Nationally recognised regional law programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to legal education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in social justice and health law.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing social justice and health law research
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Law or related field with credit average or above.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing health and government sectors, plus general legal practice roles.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in health law, social justice law, and criminology.

Course

International Relations

Offered by College of Business, Government and Law

QS Politics & IR

Nationally recognised regional IR programmeQS World Rank: 401-450

Flinders University offers a practical, applied approach to international relations education in Adelaide — Australia's most affordable capital city — with growing strength in defence and strategic studies.

Key advantages

Affordable Adelaide location
Growing defence and strategic studies research
Practical, applied curriculum
Regional campus PR advantages
Government scholarships for regional study
Good student-to-staff ratios

Programme & duration: Master of International Relations: 1.5 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: February and July
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)TOEFL iBT: 79PTE: 58
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree with credit average or above in any discipline.

Employability & placement

Good graduate employment outcomes through SA's growing defence and government sectors, plus general policy roles.

Student experience

Adelaide is a relaxed, beautiful city. Flinders has a strong supportive international community and good student-to-staff ratios.

Research strengths

Research in defence strategic studies, regional security, and public policy.

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