World-class degrees. Unrivalled military and leadership training.
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.
What can I study?
- Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security
- Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Science
Subject to service approval, a separate Honours year may be available to selected individuals taking a Bachelor of Arts, Business, Science or Computing and Cyber Security degree.
During breaks from your studies, you'll undertake military training to learn the fundamental knowledge, skills and attitude required to become a Navy, Army or Air Force Officer and leader.
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.
Join us on a virtual tour of ADFA to see the accommodation, study areas, fitness centres and lifestyle on campus here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWI74RY9IlA
