The University of New England (UNE) in Armidale, Australia is a unique university in the enviable position of boasting an excellent international reputation as well as being a leader in research and academic innovation. International students who attend UNE consistently cite the high level of interaction with teaching and academic staff, together with the passion of researchers at the university as a large part ofthe reason they rate their time at UNE so highly.

UNE is proud of its heritage and status as one of Australia’s oldest universities and is committed to maintaining the tradition of distinction for which it is renowned. UNE is located in beautiful natural surroundings and offers academic excellence and a truly Australian experience, making it the premier choice for international students.

With a history of tradition and a reputation for excellence spanning nearly 70 years, the University of New England in Armidale, Australia is the smart choice for international students who want to get the most out of their tertiary study. As a regional university, UNE offers students a unique living and learning experience and the chance to see the ‘real’ Australia outside of a capital city. UNE is located in the city of Armidale, known for its vibrant community lifestyle and high educational standards, which offers a relaxed and friendly lifestyle, ideally located half way between Sydney and Brisbane, and two hours drive from the Pacific Coast.

UNE offers fully qualified and internationally recognised degrees, in addition to an extensive residential college system, outstanding sporting facilities, and highly awarded teaching staff.

Course information

The University of New England has ten academic schools that offer extensive choices in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree programs.

Arts: Chinese, communication studies, English, European and Asian cultures, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, music, theatre studies, writing.

Behavioural, cognitive and social sciences: Applied linguistics (online degree), criminology, geography and planning, linguistics, psychology, sociology, and urban and regional planning.

Business, economics and leadership: Accounting, administrative leadership, agribusiness, agricultural economics, banking and finance economics, econometrics, e-Commerce, financial administration,
human resource management, management, marketing, Master of Business Administration (via distance education) and professional studies.

Classics, history and religion: classics, history, Islamic studies, philosophy, peace studies and world religions.Education: adult education, early childhood education, education, teaching and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Environmental and rural science: agriculture, agronomy, animal science, botany, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental engineering, environmental science, marine biology, microbiology, natural resources management, rural science and soil science.

Health: counselling studies, gerontology, nursing, health science and health management.

Humanities: archaeology and palaeoanthropology, humanities, indigenous studies, and politics and international studies.

Law: law and legal studies.

Rural medicine: rural medicine (Doctoral level studies only).

Sciences and technology: biomedical science, cellular biology, chemistry, computer science, electronics, genetics, geology, human biology and physiology, information technology, mathematics, molecular biotechnology, physics, physiology, science, statistics and zoology.

Research

UNE also has significant research opportunities across all schools, both at masters and PhD levels. With a wealth of research knowledge and supervisors, as well as close links with over 40 Collaborative Research Centres (CRC’s) based on campus, UNE offers international research students an outstanding higher education opportunity. For more information on our research strengths see www.une.edu.au/imp/about/research.php

English Language Centre

The UNE English Language Centre provides intensive courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and General English (GE). Placement in formal degree programs is guaranteed for suitably qualified applicants who complete their EAP English course satisfactorily.

Facilities and student services

UNE International provides many services to international students including airport reception, accommodation assistance, orientation, language and academic support, family support and assistance, visa renewals and work permits, counselling, and information and assistance for finding part time employment. UNE looks forward to
welcoming you to Armidale, Australia.