Flinders University
- Australia
- Founded 1966
Overview
Flinders University, established as the Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of the British navigator Matthew Flinders, who had explored and surveyed the Australian coastline in the early 19th century.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1966Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | MitchamSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 15,110 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 3,205 (2023)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | flinders.edu.au (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Academy Scholarships Check the official page
- RA Simpson International Scholarship Check the official page
- Seeley International Scholarship Check the official page
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People who studied here
- Terence Tao (opens in a new tab)Australian-American mathematician
- Xavier Samuel (opens in a new tab)Australian actor
- Mamoru Mohri (opens in a new tab)Japanese astronaut
- Scott Hicks (opens in a new tab)British-born Australian film director
- Rodney Brooks (opens in a new tab)Australian roboticist
- Sialeʻataongo Tuʻivakanō (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of Tonga
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