19 May 2020

Forged from a unique partnership between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra offers world-class degrees undertaken in parallel with military and leadership training.

If accepted to join the Navy, Army or Air Force and attend ADFA, you will receive a full-funded tertiary education plus a salary while you study and train. In return for a minimum period of military service, your HELP debt will be covered.

  • One of the world’s top 50 universities (QS World University Rankings 2018)
  • Member of the Group of Eight leading research intensive universities
  • Australia’s best student-to-teacher ratios
  • Recognised as the university with the strongest links to industry

Learn to be a leader in your chosen field

The ADF offers outstanding career opportunities in a wide variety of areas including aviation, business management, engineering, logistics and technology.

Your UNSW degree from ADFA will secure you a prestigious role as an officer in the Navy, Army or Air Force; and uniquely, you’ll leave university equipped with a broad range of leadership skills.

Armed with world-class qualifications, and the ability to take command, make informed decisions and bring out the best in people, you’ll embark on a rich and rewarding career that takes you as far as you aspire to go.

Serve your country in the ADF

Securing a place at ADFA means you’re also joining the Australian Defence Force, one of the world’s leading military organisations.

Working for this highly regarded employer, you will be a member of a modern, people-focused community spread across Australia and overseas. You’ll join a group of talented and resourceful men and women equipped with cutting edge military technology, protecting Australia, its interests, and its way of life.

Serving in the Navy, Army or Air Force, you may also enjoy the satisfaction of helping communities in need, engaging in activities such as search and rescue, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Enjoy all the benefits of ADFA and the ADF

Ambitious young people are drawn to ADFA by its reputation for academic excellence and the diverse career opportunities it unlocks. But there are plenty of other good reasons to choose ADFA over traditional universities.

Career benefits:

  • A world-class UNSW degree
  • Sought-after qualifications with no HELP debt
  • Graduates are guaranteed a job as an ADF officer
  • Leadership training
  • Skills and experience that set you up for life

Financial benefits

  • A salary as you study
  • Uni fees fully funded by the ADF
  • Subsidised food and accommodation
  • Free medical and dental care
  • Generous superannuation

Lifestyle benefits

  • Study balanced with spare time
  • Supportive team environment
  • Free fitness and leisure facilities
  • Variety of sports clubs
  • City, scenery and snow nearby

To learn more about the roles, lifestyle, opportunities and rewards by visiting here.