Indigenous students

Study at Flinders University and you’ll be part of a growing community of Indigenous students who have chosen to learn, grow and thrive in a place where you and your aspirations are valued and respected.

We are committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student access, participation, retention and success. We provide a range of services and supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and our team of highly qualified staff is dedicated to supporting you throughout your student journey.

Pathways to Flinders

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Indigenous Student Guide

Office of Indigenous Strategy & Engagement

How to start your study at Flinders

At Flinders we recognise that every prospective student is an individual and what works for one might not be right for another. That's why we provide various admission pathways into Flinders University and your preferred degree.

Explore your options below.

Indigenous Admission Scheme

The Indigenous Admission Scheme provides a pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into Flinders University who have not attained the necessary ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) or have not been engaged in study for a number of years to meet the academic requirements for entry to their chosen course of study.

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Other pathways

View all the pathway options available so you can start or further your university studies.

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Indigenous Entry Stream

As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicant you can choose from two pathways into the Doctor of Medicine. If you have an undergraduate degree but do not have a valid GAMSAT score, you can apply for entry into the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES). If you have a valid GAMSAT score you can apply for direct entry through the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Sub-Quota or for entry into the Indigenous Entry Stream.

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Foundation Studies

Not everyone steps straight from school into university, and not everyone takes the same pathway to study. No matter when you graduated from high school, or even if you didn't, you could start a degree at Flinders in as little as 5 weeks.

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How to apply

Applications are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

View more information about how to apply, including when to apply and what happens after you apply.

How to apply

Fees and financial support

Find out more about the financial support available for Indigenous students.

Fees and financial assistance

Scholarships

Search the scholarships database for Indigenous specific scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Search for a scholarship

Accommodation

There are multiple accommodation options depending on your circumstances. Flinders is the only South Australia University with on-campus accommodation, Flinders Living. Furthermore, Indigenous student support officers can help assist you in the process and link you to independent and government housing options.

Find somewhere to live

Flinders campus and locations

Our geographic footprint extends from our Bedford Park campus, to our innovation and science hub at Tonsley, our city presence in Victoria Square, and beyond Adelaide into multiple regional and international locations.

View our campus and location information

Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement

Once you're at uni, we'll support you with an orientation program to help with your transition to uni. We also provide other support services to help with your studies.

Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement services

Yungkurrinthi Outreach and Pathways

Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement can provide a variety of engagement opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Pathways

We offer a range of services to schools and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 7- 12.

School visits

Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement can visit your school site and provide information on Yungkurrinthi services, courses, study options, pathways and entry requirements.

School inquires please see form below

Campus visit and tours

Students are invited to explore Flinders University’s Bedford Park, Sturt and Tonsley Campuses. Yungkurrinthi Student Ambassadors are on hand to help facilitate, and tailored workshops are available on request.

Prospective students

You can request an individual one-on-one appointment with a Yungkurrinthi Indigenous Student Support Officer. We can support and assist you with course information, study options, pathways and entry requirements.

Book a one-on-one appointment with our Indigenous Student Support Officers:

P: 8201 3033 Free-call: 1800 641 811 E: [email protected]

Outreach Events

Life in the Uni Lane

When: Term 4, 27 November 2023 -
Years 8 - 10 (registration open to all schools)

Life in the Uni Lane is a one day on campus program designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students in years 8 - 10. Students partake in a variety of engaging workshops that aim to introduce them to campus life and courses offered at Flinders University.

Please contact the Indigenous Outreach and Pathways Officer to discuss school outreach options and events:

P: 0435 286 080 E: [email protected]

In2Uni

In2Uni is a program to support secondary students transition into further studies at university. The program will run on 8 December 2023.

Please contact the Indigenous Outreach and Pathways Officer to discuss school outreach options and events:

P: 0435 286 080

Community partnerships and engagement

The Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement and Yungkurrinthi Student Engagement are committed to building and maintaining strong relationships that support and benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We value the connection to our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within South Australia and the Northern Territory by –

Attending community events
Advising and fulfilling leadership roles with community boards and university committees
Presenting and hosting conferences and public lectures
Collaborating and engaging with community organisations and services
Sponsoring community and student-based programs

We are committed to building and maintaining strong relationships by dedicating time and resources that support and benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

University terminology

Some of the terms you’ll come across on our website and at uni, are quite specific.

See our glossary

Contact us, or arrange a visit

Contact us if you want to visit us to find out more, or book a one-on-one appointment with our Indigenous outreach and project officers to discuss your career options, pathways and course and entry requirements.

Schools, please fill in the form below to arrange a visit.

1800 641 811

[email protected]

Find Yungkurrinthi on the campus map (ref J11)