Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
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ADFA. Where It All Begins.
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ADFA. Where It All Begins.
ADFA OPEN DAY 2025
ADFA Open Day is coming up on the 16th of August, 2025. Join us in person or online to:
- Explore world-class UNSW degrees, with information sessions about Business, Arts, Science, Engineering, Computing and Cyber Security.
- Learn about military training, studying and life on campus from current ADFA Trainee Officers.
- Watch a range of exciting military displays from Navy, Army and Air Force.
- Take a tour of the campus, and much more.
Register below to receive updates about the ADFA Virtual Open Day online event, or join us in person.
What is ADFA?
Forged from a unique partnership between the ADF and the University of New South Wales, ADFA in Canberra offers world-class education plus cutting-edge military and leadership training. It’s where you can undertake military training while being paid to study for a world-class undergraduate degree.
As an ADFA student, you’ll receive a great salary plus full medical and dental cover and have all your tuition fees and student expenses covered by the ADF. You’ll graduate Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)-debt free and walk straight into a rewarding career in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
ADFA Benefits
STORIES FROM ADFA
Getting paid a salary means that we have a bit more freedom during our holidays to do fun activities like go to the snow.
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Midshipman Alise Hutchison
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Midshipman Alise Hutchison
Nowhere else in the country is there an institution, let alone a university, that offers this many opportunities for the ambitious.
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Officer Cadet Samantha May
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Officer Cadet Samantha May
I chose to study at ADFA for the unique lifestyle we have here. We live together and work together so it’s really fun.
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Officer Cadet Trishan Don Bernard
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Officer Cadet Trishan Don Bernard
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
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ADFA: A virtual tour
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ADFA: A virtual tour
How ADFA Works
Electronics Engineer Submariner
Ways to enter role
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Electronics Engineer - Cyber Systems
Ways to enter role
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Mechanical Engineer
Ways to enter role
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