Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)

Have your fees paid for and earn a salary while you complete a University of New South Wales (UNSW) degree and military training.

What is ADFA?

ADFA develops and educates the future leaders of the Navy, Army and Air Force.

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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.

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How ADFA Works

ADFA OPEN DAY 2025

ADFA Open Day is run each year in August. Join us online or in person 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 variety of exciting displays, take a virtual tour, and much more.

See what careers ADFA can lead you to

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