Flinders University November Update
Flinders University
First, we’d like to remind you that the deadline for the prestigious Vice Chancellor 50% Scholarship is fast approaching so please ensure applications are submitted before the end of this week.
First of all, we would like to remind you that the deadline for the prestigious Vice Chancellor 50% Scholarship is approaching, please make sure to submit your application before the end of this week.
In an exciting development, Flinders is pleased to announce that our Doctor of Medicine program in Darwin, Northern Territory is now open to international students in 2025.
An exciting development is that Flinders University is pleased to announce that in 2025 we will open the Doctor of Medicine program to international students in Darwin, Northern Territory.Doctor of Medicine.
We showcase our improvements to processes with the launch of our streamlined Student Refund Request Form, for a simpler and more efficient process. We also provide advice on how to avoid common visa refusal scenarios.
We also showcase process improvements by launching a simplified Student Refund Request Form to make the process simpler and more efficient. At the same time, we also provide some advice on how to avoid common visa refusal scenarios.
| Applications for the Vice-Chancellor Scholarship close Friday 8 November |
| A quick reminder that applications for the VC Scholarship close this Friday 8 November. Applications must be submitted via the online form with a Flinders student ID number before this deadline to be considered. |
Flinders University opens International MD placements in Darwin, Northern Territory
Flinders University is thrilled to announce the opening of our Doctor of Medicine program in Darwin, Northern Territory to international students. We have been teaching medicine in South Australia for 50 years, and have taught domestic students in the Northern Territory for the past 12 years, proudly graduating 186 doctors.
Flinders University opens International Doctor of Medicine program in Darwin, Northern Territory. Flinders University is pleased to announce that in 2025 we will open the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program to international students for the first time in Darwin, Northern Territory. We have been teaching medicine in South Australia for 50 years and have provided medical education to local students in the Northern Territory for the past 12 years, successfully graduating 186 doctors.
From February 2025, we are welcoming international students for the first time to Darwin. This well-established degree highlights rural and remote medicine in Australia's top end, led by world-renowned medical experts.
Starting from February 2025, we will welcome international students to Darwin for the first time. This well-established program highlights rural and remote medicine in Australia's northern regions, led by world-renowned medical experts.
This program will have the same admissions, tuition and pedagogy as the Bedford Park campus. If you have a student with an application in progress for Bedford Park
The admission requirements, tuition fees, and teaching methods of this program will be the same as those of the Bedford Park campus. If your student currently has an application for the Bedford Park campus
New Student Refund Request Form
New Student Refund Request Form
| We’re recently launched our new Student Refund Request Form, designed to make the refund process smoother and more efficient for international students. We recently launched a new Student Refund Request Form designed to simplify the refund process for international students. The new Student Refund Request form is available for students or applicants to apply for a refund directly from the University if they have credit on their Flinders University account or are otherwise covered by the International Student Tuition Fees Procedures. The new form is available for students or applicants to apply for a refund directly from Flinders University if they have a balance in their Flinders University account or are covered by the International Student Tuition Fees Procedures. |
| Why this matters |
| With the new form, students who withdraw before the census date can request refunds more easily. The smart design ensures all necessary information is collected upfront, reducing delays and back-and-forth communication. With the new form, students can request refunds more easily if they withdraw before the census date. The smart design ensures all necessary information is collected upfront, reducing delays and back-and-forth communication. |
| Key features |
| User-friendly: Available to students, the form is easy to use and ensures all required details are provided before submission. User-friendly: The form is easy for students to use and ensures all required details are provided before submission. Comprehensive data collection: Captures personal details, bank information, and any necessary supporting documents to reduce back and forth. Comprehensive data collection: Collects personal details, bank information, and any necessary supporting documents to reduce back-and-forth communication. Efficient processing: Built-in logic helps streamline complex international refund processes. Efficient processing: Built-in logic helps streamline complex international refund processes. Questions about refund assessments or required supporting documents should be directed to Flinders International. |
Common visa refusal scenarios
Common visa refusal scenarios
A friendly reminder to our partners to ensure all necessary documents are uploaded in a standard manner to reduce visa refusals.
We kindly remind our partners to ensure all necessary documents are uploaded in a standard manner to reduce the risk of visa refusals.
There are a variety of scenarios where a visa refusal is out of our control and we may never know the accurate reason for the refusal, however, where possible we need to ensure the following are avoided:
There are many refusal scenarios that are beyond our control, and we may never know the exact reason for the refusal, but where possible, we need to ensure the following issues are avoided:
Consistent pattern of decision for refusals
- Consistent pattern of decision for refusals
- Applicants failed to adequately demonstrate research on the feasibility of the course in their home country and other study destinations.
- Applicants failed to adequately demonstrate research on the selected course and Flinders University.
- Applicants failed to demonstrate the outcome of career choices in their home country and/or plans on how to obtain these jobs after returning.
- Applicants failed to demonstrate a cost-benefit analysis between the investment in study and potential earnings.
- Insufficient financial documents and supporting evidence were provided.