Welcome to UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales), one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities. At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has a strong regional and global engagement.
Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (38)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Aviation (Flying)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
- Bachelor Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
- B.Eng./B.A. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Arts
- B.Eng./LL.B. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Laws
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Computer Science
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Science
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Honours)
- B.Eng. Materials Science (Honours)
- B.Eng. Mining Engineering (Honours)
- B.Eng. Surveying (Honours)
Arts, Design & Architecture (36)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Architectural Studies
- B.A. Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor Bachelor of Music - Bachelor of Arts
- B.A. Design (Honours)
- B.A. Fine Arts
- B.A. Media Arts (Honours)
Social Sciences (36)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
- Bachelor Bachelor of Economics
- B.Eng./B.A. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Arts
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
- B.Sc. Bachelor of Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor Bachelor of Social Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Computer Science - Arts
- B.Eng. Surveying (Honours)
Business & Management (32)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
- B.A./LL.B. Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce (International)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Information Systems
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (30)
- B.Sc./LL.B. Advanced Mathematics (Honours) - Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Exercise Physiology
- Bachelor Bachelor of Life Sciences
- B.Sc. Bachelor of Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts
Law (18)
- B.Sc./LL.B. Advanced Mathematics (Honours) - Bachelor of Law
- B.A./LL.B. Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws
- B.Eng./LL.B. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Laws
- B.Sc./LL.B. Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Law
- B.Sc./LL.B. Computer Science - Bachelor of Laws
Computer Science & IT (17)
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Computer Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Information Systems
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Computer Science - Arts
- B.Sc./LL.B. Computer Science - Bachelor of Laws
Journalism & Media (15)
- B.A. Media Arts (Honours)
Humanities (11)
- B.A. Bachelor of Arts
- B.Eng./B.A. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Arts
- Bachelor Bachelor of Music - Bachelor of Arts
- B.Sc./B.A. Computer Science - Arts
Education & Training (8)
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
- B.Sc. Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
- B.Sc. Food Science (Honours)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Environmental Management
- Bachelor Bachelor of Life Sciences
Medicine & Health (3)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Exercise Physiology
- Bachelor Bachelor of Medical Science
- B.Sc. Medicine (Honours)
About
History
The University was incorporated by Act of the Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney in 1949, but its character and idea can be traced back to the formation of the Sydney Mechanics Institute in 1843, leading to the formation of the Sydney Technical College in 1878. The Institute sought ‘the diffusion of scientific and special knowledge’, the College sought to apply and teach it.
Education
UNSW offers an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. We attract talented students from across Australia and around the world.
Our 50,000-plus students come from 128 countries, making us one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities. Our emphasis on quality continues to push up entry standards with record demand from the State’s top school leavers.
Research
UNSW is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities and has a strong international reputation. Postgraduate research candidates undertake research through supervision with some of Australia's leading researchers to produce a thesis or other piece of written or creative work. You can choose from a Master of Philosophy, Masters by Research or PhD.
Career
UNSW Careers and Employment is committed to linking you with potential employers and helping you develop the skills you need for your career beyond the classroom.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
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2020
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
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2019
94 7
2018
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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2019
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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2019
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The International Student Experience Unit (ISEU) at UNSW Sydney is the first point of contact for new arriving international students. We are always here to help with personalised advice and information about all aspects of university life, student visa, wellbeing, academic performance or if you need help but don’t know where to go.
Housing services
Living on campus at UNSW Australia provides more than just a place to live. It provides a home - as supportive, safe and secure as a true home should be. More than this, it provides a community lifestyle that encourages the new friendships and experiences that are essential to a fulfilling University life. Being on campus at UNSW is about being a part of a community.
The UNSW Apartments are located either on-campus or off campus and are designed for independent living for undergraduates and postgraduates, including couples and families with children.
Library services
Main Library and Law Library, Kensington and UNSW Paddington Library.
Library space and facilities
- Printing, copying & scanning
- Room bookings
- Computers in the library
- Information Kiosks
ICT services
Access to the UniWide wireless network is available to all current UNSW students. Please note that UniWide access is not available to the general public.
Medical services
We are here to provide a quality health service to the Students, Staff & visitors of UNSW. Students are our priority and our Doctors, Nurses and Administration staff are non-judgemental and have a special interest in youth health. General Practitioners (Doctors) and Specialists operate their own practice within the facility, which is managed by UNSW.
Student Life
Campus life
UNSW, located in the eastern suburbs, is just minutes away from the city and is easily accessible from Central Station and other major transportation hubs located throughout Sydney.
- Kensington Campus
- Paddington Campus
- UNSW CBD Campus
- Randwick Campus
- Cliffbrook Campus
- David Phillips Field
- Manly Vale Campus
- UNSW Canberra
Student clubs
Joining a UNSW student club or society and getting involved, is the best way of meeting people who share your interests and making friends in the campus community.
- UNSW club and societies
- Sport clubs
Student Reviews
Secure the world from hackers
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
UNSW University is one of the best universities in Australia , I have got a family with 4 Children and I am currently unemployed I need financial support to pay fees and expenses for study of my Masters in Cyber Security degree 2020 -2021
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Shift towards trimesters show the decrease of educational quality
Studying psychology at UNSW
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing teaching, fair assessments, empirical scientific study
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