Flinders University Admissions 2023: Deadlines, Requirements & Acceptance Rate

Flinders University Undergraduate Admissions

Flinders University offers various undergraduate courses such as Business Administration, Education, Science, Accounting, etc. The students applying for such programs are encouraged, as well as required, to take college prep courses during their high school.

Where to Apply: Online Application, Application Fee: 60 AUD

Admission Requirement:

• Completion of secondary education
• Official high school transcripts
• Minimum 65% - 70% in best 4 subjects in Grade XII (CBSE/ISC)
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS score of 6.0+)
• Statement of Purpose (may required for specific programs)
• Prerequisite subjects or knowledge in a particular subject may be required.

Flinders University Graduate Admissions

Flinders University offers various graduate certificates, diplomas, masters, and doctoral programs. The subject areas covered include Languages, Business, Law, Accounting, Sciences, Arts, Education, Engineering, etc.

Admission Portal:Online Application Application Fee:100 AUD

Admission Requirements:

• Completed 3-year Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Work experience (required for some programs)
• A letter of reference from the employer will be required
• Resume
• To apply for higher degrees by research, applicants require postgraduate qualification at least AQF level 8 or 9.
• Proof of English language proficiency such asTOEFL iBT, IELTS, etc

Flinders University MBA Admissions

As per the Good Universities Guide 2021, Flinders University ranks #1 in Australia in Business & Management for overall educational experience. The program also ranks #1 in SA for skills development, student support and teaching quality. The University offers 2 MBA formats - MBA in Future Business for 1 year and a Industry focused MBA for 2 years.

Apart from this, Flinders University also offers a 2 year MBA program with specialisations in Business Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Marketing.

Application Portal: Online

Admission requirements:

• Graduate certificate/ graduate diploma/ a bachelor’s degree
• Academic Transcripts
• Official English Transripts (English translations, if required)
• 3-year work experience
• Current resume
• Proof of proficiency in English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

Flinders University Engineering Admissions

Flinders University offers graduate degree in 9 branches of engineering. These include Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics engineering. The school offers a Graduate Diploma and Master’s degree in Engineering Management. Flinders University ranked #1 in South Australia for Teaching Quality in Engineering as per Good Universities Guide 2020 (postgraduate).

Application Portal: Online

Admission Requirements:

• 3-year Australian Bachelor’s degree or Foreign equivalent in a relevant field
• Academic transcripts
• English Proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

International students whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. One way to do so is to submit any one of the following test scores:

However, some undergraduate programs have higher ELP requirements. These are as follows -

The table below list the postgraduate programs with higher ELP requirements -

Visa Process for International Students

International students planning to study in Australia need to apply fora student visa(Subclass 500) to authorize their stay for the duration of their course. Once accepted to an Australian University, the student will then receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) based on which they can apply for a student visa. However, prospective candidates planning to work and study at the same time should also have an Australian Work Visa.

Following are the documents that will be required to apply for a student visa:

• Completed Australian Student Visa Application Form (157A)
• Valid passport
• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
• Visa application fee
• Evidence of sufficient funds
• Proof of English language proficiency such as IELTS, TOEFL PBT
• Health Certificate
• Overseas Student Health Cover
• Character certificate: criminal record check, police certificate (optional), Character Statutory Declaration Form (optional)
• Four recent passport-sized photographs
• Statement of purpose for Visa

International students who are not able to meet the language requirements can opt for the pathway programs, provided they meet the academic requirements. Once accepted, students are required to enter the country up to 90 days before the course commences. Students are required to inform the education provider of their residential address within 7 days of arrival.

If a course is longer than 10 months and finishes at the end of the Australian academic year, the visa will be valid up till March 15 of the next year. If the course is longer than that, it will be valid up to two months after the completion of your course.

Flinders University Admission Decision

At Flinders University, undergraduate and postgraduate applications are generally evaluated within 10 days. In case of research programs, the university takes up to 8 weeks to process the application. The University takes into consideration multiple factors such as curriculum, ranks, GPA, profile, reference, work experiences, extra-curricular activities showing leadership qualities, and so forth while assessing application.

Candidates can accept their offer of admission through the International Application System. They also need to sign and upload an Acceptance Form. After that, students must pay the OSHC and semester tuition fee. However, in case of a conditional offer, candidates will not be able to complete this process unless they fulfull all the conditions.

Internationally recognized for research and as an innovator of contemporary education, Flinders University has been a source of some of Australia’s most enterprising graduates. Till now it has produced 5 Rhodes Scholars, 26 Fulbright Scholars, one Australian of the Year, and one Fields Medallist.

Every year it offers 550 scholarships worth 2.2 million AUD to meritorious domestic and international students to encourage them to pursue their academic and career goals so that they can achieve the extraordinary.

At Flinders, students will be able to learn from acclaimed professors and gain educational experience informed by world-class research. The industry-linked and accredited degrees, professional placements, and mentoring program will help in enhancing the job prospects of international students. It will also equip them with the skills required to succeed in their chosen career path.