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University of New South Wales

4.3 out of 5 (17 ratings / 9 reviews) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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 (39)
Arts, Design & Architecture (36)
Social Sciences (36)
Business & Management (30)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (29)
Law (18)
Computer Science & IT (17)
Journalism & Media (15)
Humanities (11)
Education & Training (8)
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
Medicine & Health (3)

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 Awards

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
43 2
2019
45
2018
45
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
64 6
2019
70 -1
2018
69
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
71 25
2019
96 -11
2018
85
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
94 7
2018
101
2017
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.

Services

Student services

Student Development International (SDI) is the first point of contact for international students. Ou rInternational Student Advisors are always here to help you with personalised advise and information about all aspects of your university life, your student visa, your well-being and academic performance or if you need help but don’t know where to go. We can help you make the most of your time at UNSW Australia.

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

Sports facilities

Have fun and get fit! With heaps of space to throw, skip and jump your way into fun times, fitness and friendships. Whether you’re keen to get active, want to represent UNSW against other unis, or just have fun and meet new people, we’re sure to have something that’ll float your boat!

Get your game on at one of our 3 sites. Whatever your sport – AFL, cricket, football, futsal, hockey, tennis, cricket, touch, baseball, ultimate Frisbee, rugby league, rugby union and so many more - we'll get you in the game. Manchester United, the Waratahs and the Rabbitohs have used them, so they can’t be too shabby!

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
The Arc student organisation supports over 200 clubs by providing funding, training and resources.
  • Sport clubs
Touch football, soccer, tennis, netball and much more...

Student Reviews

Studying psychology at UNSW
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing teaching, fair assessments, empirical scientific study

Uganda to UNSW
Roberta Magoba rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can confidently say that my overall study experience at UNSW has molded me into a resilient individual and further increased my sense of curiosity as well as made me more open to realities outside of the small Ugandan bubble I had known. Firstly, getting the chance to study overseas at 19 encouraged me to develop a sense of responsibility that an experience like that...

A Young East African Girl in Sydney
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

I arrived at The University of New South Wales in February 2016 all the way from the other side of the globe, Uganda. Though this may paint a very daunting picture, the environment and the people at UNSW made settling into my study experience comfortable and enabled me to stay excited for the three years that I had ahead of me. Truthfully, though the classes seemed...

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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