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Flinders University
About
Flinders University, established as The Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across a number of locations in South Australia and the Northern Territory. The main campus is in Bedford Park, about 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the Adelaide city centre. Other campuses include Tonsley, Adelaide cent...
Flinders University, established as The Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across a number of locations in South Australia and the Northern Territory. The main campus is in Bedford Park, about 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the Adelaide city centre. Other campuses include Tonsley, Adelaide central business district, Renmark, Alice Springs and Darwin.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 51 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,021
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 29.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 40%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
- Staff
- 2,605
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 39 | 173.8 | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | 50 | 74.1 | 2026 |
| Nursing | =50 | 79.7 | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2023 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =318 | 63.0 | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-650 | - | 2024 |
US News
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 91 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 215 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =221 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 222 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =259 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 297 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 310 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 319 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =357 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =428 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =495 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =574 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =645 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =857 | 54.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =987 | 54.4 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Flinders University?
Flinders University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =374, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =434.
When was Flinders University founded?
Flinders University was founded in 1966.
What are the top subjects at Flinders University?
Top subjects at Flinders University include: Nursing, Archaeology, Water Resources, Water Resources, Public Health.
Where is Flinders University located?
Flinders University is located in Adelaide, Australia.