Why ADFA?
What is the Australian Defence Force Academy?
ADFA is a unique partnership between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) which provides training and education for the future leaders of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The university education and military training they undertake at ADFA ensures they possess the knowledge, skills, professional abilities and qualities of character appropriate to Officers in the ADF.
Midshipmen and Officer Cadets at ADFA begin a career in the ADF, receiving a full time salary while they undertake a program of military and leadership training. These cadets come from around Australia and, through military exchange programs, from Defence Forces around the world. At the same time they study an undergraduate program through UNSW, fully paid for by the Australian Defence Force. As well as being guaranteed a full time job, they will graduate with a degree that is recognised throughout Australia and overseas.
UNSW is one of Australia's most respected Universities. The Canberra campus is known as UNSW Canberra. The UNSW campuses have an international reputation for outstanding academic programs and world-class research outcomes. UNSW Canberra's academic staff, are some of Australia's best qualified in their respective fields and encourage and foster high-quality outcomes. As such students can be assured that their UNSW degree is of the highest standing. UNSW Canberra is comprised of four academic schools, offering degrees in a wide range of disciplines taken from Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Engineering and the Sciences. Inside this guide, prospective applicants will find detailed information on each of the undergraduate degrees offered by UNSW Canberra.
Opportunities exist for military and civilian students to undertake postgraduate programs at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma levels as well as Masters and Doctoral degrees. For military personnel, this is at the discretion of the service of which you are a member.