Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
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ADFA. Where It All Begins.
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ADFA. Where It All Begins.
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
ADFA OPEN DAY 2025
Missed out on ADFA Open Day this year? Don't worry, you can still catch up on all the action online at ADFA Virtual Open Day 2025 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.
- Take a virtual tour, and much more.
Electronics Engineer Submariner
Ways to enter role:
Officer Entry: ADFAOfficer Entry: GraduateOfficer Entry: Undergraduate
Electronics Engineer - Cyber Systems
Ways to enter role:
Officer Entry: ADFAOfficer Entry: GraduateOfficer Entry: Undergraduate
Mechanical Engineer
Ways to enter role:
Officer Entry: ADFAOfficer Entry: GraduateOfficer Entry: Undergraduate
