About Flinders University
Flinders University is a public research university in Adelaide, South Australia, founded in 1966 and named after the navigator Matthew Flinders. Since the 2026 merger that created Adelaide University, Flinders is the oldest university in South Australia still under its original identity.
Flinders has around 26,000 students in six colleges, including Medicine and Public Health, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science and Engineering. Its medical school is built inside Flinders Medical Centre, the first such hospital-university set-up in Australia. Fields Medal winner Terence Tao studied at Flinders.
- Founded
- 1966
- Type
- Public
- Students
- 25,000+ (2023)
- Main campus
- Bedford Park, Adelaide
- Network
- Innovative Research Universities (IRU)
All courses at Flinders University (180)
Undergraduate (90)
Postgraduate (90)
Rankings & recognition
Flinders is ranked 387 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, 301–350 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and 401–500 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025.
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
The main campus is at Bedford Park, about 12 km south of Adelaide city centre, next to Flinders Medical Centre. Flinders also has a campus in Adelaide's city centre and the Tonsley innovation campus, plus campuses in regional South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Adelaide is a calm, affordable city between the beaches and the hills, and it is often rated one of the world's most liveable cities.
For international students
Flinders welcomes international students, including students from Pakistan. The main intakes are February and July. You will need academic transcripts and an English test such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL; the score depends on the course, with health courses usually asking for more.
Flinders offers scholarships for international students on many courses. Contact us to check your options.
Frequently asked questions
What is the QS ranking of Flinders University?
Flinders is ranked 387 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Where is Flinders University?
The main campus is at Bedford Park in Adelaide, South Australia, with a city campus and the Tonsley campus also in Adelaide.
Is Flinders good for medicine and nursing?
Yes. Flinders has a long-standing medical school inside Flinders Medical Centre and is well known for nursing and health sciences.
Can Pakistani students study at Flinders?
Yes. Pakistani students can apply with their academic documents and an English test. Contact us on WhatsApp for help.
Sources: flinders.edu.au, en.wikipedia.org