University
Australian Mensa is actively encouraging younger people, in general, and University students, in particular, to become members.
We are offering a 50% discount on the testing or psychologist form fees, reduced to $20 for students who apply before the end of April. Click here to apply and pay on-line with Visa or Mastercard or you can download the application form as a pdf file
In addition, we are offering up to 200 book prizes of $100 for members who complete their second year of University. Click here for more details.
Why should you join Mensa while at University?
Do you travel?
Mensa offers global support to travelling members, by organising social activities for guests and providing an accommodation-sharing network called SIGHT
Mensa has members in more than 100 countries.
Mensa holds National and International gatherings all over the world.
In 2012 the Asian gathering is in Bali, the Australian one in Adelaide and the International Board meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Do you enjoy social activities?
Mensa runs an annual Youth Camp for members aged 18-35 from all over the country. In 2012 this will be in Adelaide, Nov 18-26.
Each state runs social events on a regular basis which may include dinners, parties, BBQs, speaker meetings, film nights, book groups, Games nights and physical activities such as rock climbing.
Mensa has numerous Special Interest Groups, both Australian and International, where you can meet like minded people.
Mensa has members-only Facebook and email discussion groups.
Do you want to broaden your network?
Mensa is a chance to meet intelligent people of all ages, occupations and from different walks of life.
You may meet a mentor, your future spouse or just a lot of new friends.
Mensa runs international Leadership programs.
or do you just enjoy conversations where you don’t have to explain the joke?
Do you want to belong to an International organisation, associated with intelligence?
Members have IQs in the top 2% of the population.
Mensa membership can be added to your resume.
You can get a free email alias of the form yourname@mensa.org.au
Mensa members can purchase clothing and other items branded with the world-famous Mensa logo.
Do you enjoy games and puzzles?
Mensa runs games nights, as part of the state events.
There is a cryptic crossword in each magazine issue – with a blank grid
Try these tricky puzzles.
Did you know
Mensa members can attend local, national, and international events, receive a subscription to the Mensa magazine, interact online via members-only Facebook groups or discussion forums, and much, much more.
Once you have qualified for Mensa in an approved test, you remain eligible to join or rejoin Mensa at any stage for life.
That Mensa runs testing sessions in every state four times per year (and more if needed).
If you have taken an approved IQ test you may already qualify for Mensa membership. Check our Joining FAQ for approved tests.
Mensa supports gifted children through assistance programs and grants for those experiencing financial hardship.
