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Year One trainee officers at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) during a 'Functional Circuits' training session at ADFA. Approximately 300 trainee officers are currently undertaking Year One Familiarisation Training (YOFT) at the Academy.

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Discover what it's like to study at UNSW Canberra. From the heart of Canberra to our UNSW Canberra-ADFA campus, you'll find a unique environment where academia and defence combine.

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UNSW Canberra at ADFA campus

The UNSW Canberra at ADFA campus is located at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in the suburb of Campbell. It’s adjacent to other Australian Defence Force sites including the Campbell Park Defence base and Royal Military College at Duntroon. The location is unique; set in native bushland less than five kilometres from the city centre and Canberra International Airport.

UNSW Canberra City campus

This new city campus will allow us to expand our offerings in Canberra by delivering world-class education within the Parliamentary Triangle. The city campus will enable UNSW’s strategic priorities of academic excellence, social engagement and global impact to thrive. The campus environment will provide a sense of place and pride in UNSW. Students, staff, alumni, members of the local community, and partners from the defence and security community located adjacent to the campus, will come together to innovate, transform, learn and contribute to society.

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UNSW Canberra Launch 

Innovation is one of the most significant sources of sustainable competitive advantage. UNSW Canberra identified the opportunity for a dedicated innovation space that allows academics, businesses, government and the ACT community to come together to develop defence and security capability, talent and technology.

Our campus facilities

UNSW Canberra offers a wide range of facilities and services. These are available to students and visitors at our ADFA and Canberra City campuses. Whether you need to do some ‘life administration’ or grab a meal, you’ll find most facilities conveniently located right in the heart of our campuses.