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.

ADFA OPEN DAY 2026

ADFA Open Day is on 15th August 2026, where you can:

Attend online at ADFA Virtual Open Day, or attend in-person at the ADFA Campus in Canberra.
Explore world-class UNSW degrees, with information sessions about Business, War Studies, 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.

Experience ADFA Virtual Open Day online now.

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What is ADFA?

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

Students wearing military uniform reading.

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.