| Location | Adelaide, Australia | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 25755 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1966 | Estimated Cost of Living | 24505 AUD |
| Address | Sturt Rd, Bedford Park SA 5042 |
Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honor of British navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century.
Flinders is a verdant university and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education,[citation needed] and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked among the nation's top 10.
The university is ranked within the world's top 500 institutions in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. In January 2019, Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s top universities rank Flinders in the 251 – 300th bracket.
For over 50 years, Flinders has been a center of inspiring achievement: from our pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.
Inspiration leads to innovation. But innovation is more than just a buzzword at Flinders.
It extends from our founding Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel’s entreaty to ‘experiment and experiment bravely’ through to the creative, trailblazing work of our staff, students and alumni.
As we enter an era of disruptive change and remarkable technological innovation, Flinders is well prepared for this unpredictable, exciting future.
Our strong network of external links keeps our work dynamic, enabling us to connect across barriers to create enterprising solutions for the future, to make a difference by changing lives and, ultimately, the world.
WHY STUDY AT UNIVERSITY?
Let’s be honest… as exciting as meeting other people’s expectations (or 3 years of beer pong) might sound, it’s your life and your future, so you want to be confident that you’re making the right decision.
Fortunately, a lot of studies have been done on why people start uni. One report compiled by Times Higher Education (THE) questioned over 62,000 students about their motivations for starting at university.
Luckily for you, we read all 62,000 sticky note answers (trust us ) and we’ve compiled the top 5 right here.
Whether you’re heading towards the end of high school, or you’ve been out of education for a while and are thinking about how to advance your career, uni can be a great choice. Here are some awesome reasons.
OUR TOP 5 MOTIVATIONS TO GO TO UNIVERSITY
Passion
If you’re passionate about a subject, chances are you’ll want to pursue it and build a career in that area. University study can help you do exactly that. Studying something they’re passionate about is the number one motivator for many students.
Growth
Continuing learning through life is highly satisfying, and a great motivator for many students. They want to keep developing and growing… like baby Groot into teenage Groot… Seriously though, the chance to grow and develop keeps a lot of people happy. How about you? Don’t just answer “I am Groot”.
Choice
Landing the career of your choice is going to be much more satisfying than having to take a job out of necessity, which could be why pursuing a particular career is a strong motivation for many students. You may be starting uni straight from school, or heading back to uni later in life. Either way, education can help you pursue your dreams.
Challenge
Students indicated that being challenged and intellectually stimulated was high on the list. It makes sense. Career satisfaction is important, and you’re more likely to enjoy working in a challenging, stimulating environment. A uni degree can give you more career options, which could make it easier to find a job that will continue to challenge you
Skills
Uni study doesn’t limit itself to teaching you the ins-and-outs of your particular degree. You’ll graduate with skills that you can apply across all sorts of careers. You’ll learn creative and critical thinking skills, analytical skills, study skills, writing skills… the list goes on.
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