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Flinders University

Place

Adelaide , Australia

Website
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Number of students
25000

About the study place

Flinders University is located in Adelaide, in the state of South Australia, with its main campus in Bedford Park near the coast.

Adelaide is a mid‑sized metropolitan city with around 1.4 million inhabitants. The city differs from many other Australian cities by being smaller, calmer and more manageable. Travel distances are shorter, traffic is lighter, and the overall pace of life is generally less hectic than in larger cities. Living costs are also somewhat lower than in several major Australian cities, particularly in terms of housing, although the general cost level is relatively high throughout Australia.

The city is situated between the coastline and wine regions such as Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, offering many opportunities for outdoor activities. These include surfing, coastal walks, cycling and hiking in the Adelaide Hills.

Flinders University was established in 1966 and is named after the explorer Matthew Flinders, who mapped large parts of South Australia’s coastline in the early 19th century. It is a public research university particularly known for strong academic environments in health and medicine, nursing, public health, education, social sciences, psychology and technology—fields that may be relevant for many OsloMet students. Flinders University emphasises innovative teaching methods and research closely linked to the public sector.