Educating our future leaders


A world class degree
a rewarding career in the Navy, Army or Air Force

We'll sponsor you to study

ADFA offers degrees in a wide range of disciplines, including Arts, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Science and Technology. You will receive a salary between $37,088 and $52,358 per year. All of your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) fees (previously known as HECS) will be covered and most of your textbooks paid for. Learn More

A unique opportunity

To graduate from ADFA you must successfully complete both academic and military requirements. When you graduate, you’ll receive a UNSW degree just as though you were studying at the Sydney campus. But best of all, you’re guaranteed a job as an officer in the Navy, Army or Air Force. Learn More

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), situated in Canberra is a university like no other, offering combined military and leadership training, with a world class degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). It has the best university student-to-teacher ratio in the country, amazing sports and recreational facilities and is one of Australia’s most respected universities.

Academy Ground

The first six weeks

The first six weeks

Your first six weeks at ADFA are probably the most exciting six weeks of your life. The video episodes will give you a taste for what those six weeks will be like and the range of activities you can look forward to as a Midshipman (Navy) or an Officer Cadet (Army and Air Force) at ADFA. Learn More

The ADFA Education Award

The ADFA Education Award

The ADFA Education Award is presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, and academic and sporting achievements exhibited during Year 11. The award comprises of a laptop computer and certificate for you, along with a plaque of recognition for your school. Learn More

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