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Welcome to Avondale University

Undergraduate →

High quality Bachelor Degrees across a range of qualifications

Postgraduate →

Upskill or change career in a supportive academic environment

Vocational →

Vocational Education Training and short courses

A university experience like no other

Your career is more than just a job or a paycheck. It's a calling to serve, to inspire and to make a difference. We’re here to equip you to fulfil your individual calling. We call it the #avondalexp.

Ranked #1 university

In Australia for overall educational experience
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Lake Macquarie

Avondale's picturesque main campus is located only 45 minutes from Newcastle and 90 minutes from Sydney on the Avondale Estate in Cooranbong, NSW.

Sydney Campus

The Sydney Campus is home to the Faculty of Nursing and Health and is located on the grounds of the Sydney Adventist Hospital, the largest private hospital in Australia.

Study Online

Many of our courses are also offered online with great academic and student support for flexible learning.

Nursing

Choose Australia's #1 undergraduate nursing degree* offered at both Sydney and Lake Macquarie campuses.

Teaching

Specialise in primary, secondary, early childhood and more with a range of postgraduate options. Our undergraduate teaching degrees are rated #1 for learner engagement and teaching quality.*

Arts

Explore your unique interests and develop versatile skills in problem solving, communication, creativity and critical thinking.

Business

Major in accounting, marketing and human resource management with work placements opportunities, and access to industry experts.

Counselling

Gain a counselling qualification and develop skills in family therapy, emotional and behavioural responses, personality and psychopathology.

Ministry & Theology

Develop the skills needed to build a strong church community and work in a range of church and not-for-profit organisations.

Lifestyle Medicine

Empower and enhance existing health care with innovative lifestyle-based therapies.

Higher Degrees by Research

Advanced Research Opportunities at Avondale University

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News

Interim VC appointed

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Highly-regarded Seventh-day Adventist educator Dr Malcolm Coulson has been appointed interim vice-chancellor and president of Avondale University.

VC calls time on tenure

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

After three significant years in senior executive leadership, Professor Kerri-Lee Krause will soon conclude her tenure as vice-chancellor and president of Avondale University.

Storyteller

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Why this alumna wants to be part of your Easter plans.

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Avondale Open Day

Save the Date!

Lake Macquarie Campus

Sunday 25 August

Sydney Campus

Thursday 15 August

Avondale Community Carols 2024

Save the Date!

Sunday 1 December

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Free Accommodation in 2024

For the first 18 months. Limited places available.

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