Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)

Open Day at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is an ideal opportunity for you to experience first hand this unique, world class training and educational facility. If you are interested in combining a challenging and exciting career in the Australian Defence Force with a University degree then you should come along and find out more.

Why ADFA?

• Get paid to study, and have your tuition and textbook fees paid for you by the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
• Get a top quality education, graduate with a degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and become part of the broader UNSW Alumni
• Study at the campus with the best university teacher-to-student ratio in the country and learn from lecturers at the top of their fields
• Undertake adventure training, get hands-on leadership training from the Navy, Army and Air Force, and start an extraordinary career that will take you around Australia and the world
• Plus a great deal more, which you will be able to discover for yourself at the ADFA Open Day.

At ADFA on Open Day:

Defence members and University of New South Wales (UNSW@ADFA) staff will be able to provide you with course and careers information. Navy Midshipmen and Army and Air Force Officer Cadets will also be available to talk to you about their life at ADFA and take you on personalised tours of the campus.

Open Day is your chance to see a range of exciting action packed displays by the Navy, Army and Air Force. You can observe ADFA Midshipmen and Officer Cadets navigating the above-pool obstacle course, abseiling, rock climbing and martial arts. You will also be entertained by live music throughout the day.

Tours led by UNSW@ADFA staff will highlight the outstanding academic facilities and staff will also host information sessions on all aspects of academic life to potential applicants and their families. These information sessions will address both the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. UNSW@ADFA welcomes postgraduate applications from non-military applicants.

There is no better opportunity to experience our unique institution. If you are considering a career in the ADF or interested in postgraduate coursework studies or research opportunities with the University of New South Wales, then Open Day is your chance to find out all you need to know.

Held on Saturday, 30 August from 9.00 am till 4.00 pm on Northcott Drive in Campbell ACT, all are welcome to attend this free event.

For the complete program detailing the times of all the activities and displays on the ADFA Open Day, please visit www.openday.adfa.edu.au

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