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At UNSW we offer more than just a university degree. We are renowned across the world for our teaching and cutting-edge research, consistently score highly in international rankings and are committed to making a difference through pioneering research and preparing the next generation of future leaders for career success.
About Us
Situated in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, within easy reach of the city's most popular beaches and the city centre, we currently welcome more than 52,000 students, including over 13,000 international students from 120 countries.
Here are few facts about our international reputation:
- UNSW is a top 100 university, ranked 85th in the world in the respected 2012-13 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- UNSW is the first university in the world to be awarded a five star plus ranking by QS World University Rankings.
- The university ranked 52nd in the world overall and 35th in the world for employer reputation in the 2012 QS World University Rankings.
- UNSW graduates have the highest median starting salaries and employment rates in Australia.
UNSW is a world-class university that never stands still.
Above world standard research
At UNSW we prepare our graduates for the global job market by providing a high-quality education coupled with real life experiences such as internships and professional practice. Innovative teaching and extensive international and industry links give our graduates a competitive edge, and we boast over 180,000 alumni in influential positions throughout the world.
As a member of Universitas 21, our high quality, real world research allows us to work across a wide range of industries, governments and affiliated institutions in fields as diverse as quantum computing, molecular engineering, photovoltaics, robotics, biomedical research, financial markets and interactive cinema.
Nationally, UNSW received the fifth highest rating of 4.19 (out of a maximum of five) - measuring our performance in all broad fields of research as 'at, above or well above' world standard. These results confirm our continued strength as a research university and as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities.
Our teachers are among the best
At UNSW our teachers produce ground-breaking research both nationally and internationally. Our students are empowered by academics who are leaders in their fields and who have already changed society for the better.
Student Services
At UNSW we offer a wide range of student services and facilities, including airport reception, orientation programs, academic and language support, modern computing and laboratory facilities, libraries, health
and counselling services, religious services, international student associations, bookshops, banks, restaurants, sports facilities and comprehensive conference and convention facilities.
We also provide a range of on-campus accommodation to suit all requirements, from self-catered student apartments to catered residential colleges. We recommend that you live on campus to take advantage of opportunities to meet new people and experience university life to the fullest.
Courses
More than 900 programs are available at UNSW, ranging from undergraduate programs (bachelor
degrees at pass and honours level) to postgraduate coursework programs (masters degrees, graduate diplomas and graduate certificates) and postgraduate research programs (masters by research
and doctor of philosophy). Programs are offered through the faculties of:
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Australian School of Business
- Built Environment
- College of Fine Arts
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine
- Science
- UNSW Canberra
Locations
College of Fine Arts
Cnr Oxford Street & Greens Road PADDINGTON NSW Australia
Kensington
High Street UNSW SYDNEY NSW Australia






