ADF Education

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), situated in Canberra is a university like no other, offering combined military and leadership training, with a fully recognised degree from the University of New South Wales one of Australias best universities. Degrees are offered in Engineering, Technology, Science, Business and Arts. And we pay you to study! Over $21,000 p.a. in your first year and over $33,000 p.a. in your fourth year. All of your Higher Education Loan Program fees (HELP previously known as HECS) are covered and most of your textbooks paid for. You also receive free medical and dental care.

The lifestyle you will enjoy at ADFA is outstanding. There are 23 hectares of sporting fields and a state-of-the-art indoor sports centre with squash courts, a gymnasium, weights room and a swimming pool. You'll also be close to Canberra's best cocktail bars, clubs and pubs and attractions like the Australian War Memorial and Parliament House. Learn more

The ADF has some outstanding opportunities for people with a university degree. As a Graduate you begin your career from day one, with a starting salary package of between $69,000p.a. and $94,000p.a. depending on your degree, and opportunities to lead and manage others right from the start. You also receive amazing ADF benefits like free medical and dental care and subsidised accommodation.

The training you'll receive after you join is both recognised and valued in the civilian world and you'll be working with some of the most advanced technology and equipment within your field. The ADF lifestyle comes highly recommended and there aren’t many other organisations that give you time to exercise and improve your fitness during working hours. Learn more

If you've started a Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Radiology, Law, Environmental Health, Engineering, Nursing, Business or Arts degree, as an ADF Sponsored Undergraduate we will pay you up to $33,750p.a to continue, at the university of your choice. We will also cover all of your uni related fees like Higher Education Loan Program fees (HELP previously known as HECS), some textbooks and equipment charges and you’ll receive full medical and dental cover and subsidised housing if you need it. In return, you will become a member of the ADF for the length of your sponsorship plus one year.

Whilst at university you will enjoy a lifestyle similar to any other student. There are no significant military commitments during the semester, so you can focus on your studies and enjoy your free time as any other university student would. During semester breaks, you may have some work commitments focused on introducing you to your future professional life in the Navy, Army or Air Force. Current undergraduate students have travelled to different cities around Australia for work placements and have loved this opportunity to combine course requirements and travel. Learn more