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CALL 13 19 01 OR VISIT DEFENCEJOBS.GOV.AU
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GET SPONSORED TO STUDY AND GAIN A REWARDING CAREER
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
YOUR COMMITMENT
If you’re a student pursuing any of the disciplines as listed below in the Avenues of Entry,
As a sponsored student of the Defence University Sponsorship program you will receive each year
As Defence is investing in your education, you will be required to commit to a certain number of years
at an Australian university, you should consider applying for a Defence University Sponsorship.
Sponsorship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate students must
have completed one year of a three or four year degree or two years of a five or six year degree
before sponsorship can commence. Students seeking sponsorship for the Graduate Medical Program
must have already obtained a relevant undergraduate degree.
all of the following:
as a full time Officer in the services. This commitment is the number of years you’re sponsored to
You’ll be paid to study at university and upon graduation gain a rewarding career of your own choice,
in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
The Australian Defence Force values diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
AVENUES OF ENTRY
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Law
Logistics
Medical Science
Medicine
Nursing
study, plus one year. For example, if you are sponsored for three years of study, you will need to give
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Your course HELP fees paid (previously known as HECS)
degree and is completed in one block of 22 weeks for Navy, two blocks of 16 days for Army and one
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Higher than average superannuation
block of 16 weeks for Air Force. For health specialities, your commitment begins once you have satis-
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University student fees paid
fied your registration and clinical experience consolidation requirements.
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Textbook allowance
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Rent Assistance
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Free healthcare (medical and dental)
Note: Health specialities will also be paid during their internship and first year of residency.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Business
Dentistry
Engineering
Environmental Health
Finance
While studying a salary up to $45,456 p.a for Undergraduates and
$63,247 p.a for Graduates
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GRADUATE PROGRAM
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Radiography
Scientific
Medical
Being sponsored provides you with the opportunity to kick-start your career in a challenging and unique
environment. Whether you choose the Navy, Army or Air Force, you’ll assume a leadership role upon
completeion of officer training, work alongside great mentors and have the opportunity to undertake
further training or specialisations. You’ll also earn a competitive salary and have the opportunity to travel
back four years to the Navy, Army or Air Force. Officer training is undertaken once you complete your
APPLY FOR A SPONSORSHIP
To find out more about Defence University Sponsorship, specific job information or to apply
call 13 19 01 or visit defencejobs.gov.au/unisponsorship
within Australia and overseas.
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