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 2025

ADFA Open Day is coming up on the 16th of August, 2025. Join us in person or online to:

  • Explore world-class UNSW degrees, with information sessions about Business, Arts, Science, Engineering, Computing and Cyber Security.
  • Learn about military training, studying and life on campus from current ADFA Trainee Officers.
  • Watch a range of exciting military displays from Navy, Army and Air Force.
  • Take a tour of the campus, and much more.

Register below to receive updates about the ADFA Virtual Open Day online event, or join us in person.

What is ADFA?

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

ADFA Benefits

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How ADFA Works

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Electronics Engineer Submariner
Navy
Electronics Engineer Submariner

Ways to enter role

Officer Entry: ADFAOfficer Entry: GraduateOfficer Entry: Undergraduate

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Army Officer
Army
Army Officer

Ways to enter role

Officer Entry: RMC - DuntroonOfficer Entry: ADFA

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Electronics Engineer - Cyber Systems
Air Force
Electronics Engineer - Cyber Systems

Ways to enter role

Officer Entry: ADFAOfficer Entry: GraduateOfficer Entry: Undergraduate

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Mechanical Engineer
Navy
Mechanical Engineer

Ways to enter role

Officer Entry: ADFAOfficer Entry: GraduateOfficer Entry: Undergraduate

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Artillery Officer
Army
Artillery Officer

Ways to enter role

Officer Entry: RMC - DuntroonOfficer Entry: ADFA

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