The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia’s leading international universities attracting outstanding scholars and students from around the world. Highly regarded for its teaching excellence and research innovation in the international academic community, UNSW was ranked 41st in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2006.

UNSW has a large and diverse international student population, representing over 130 countries. The University was established in 1949 and international students have featured as an essential part of university life for over 50 years. UNSW has two campuses in Sydney and Canberra.

Today, approximately 1 in 5 students at UNSW come from overseas and many students are the children, and the grandchildren of the University’s original international students. Many of the 170,000-strong alumni work throughout the world in prominent positions including the professions, commerce, government, and academic life. The alumni network is loyal and active in maintaining their connections with the University.

The University is consistently ranked by Australian high school graduates as their first choice and has achieved one of the highest levels of five star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for four consecutive years. The 2006 edition of The Good Universities Guide gave UNSW five stars for student demand, graduate starting salaries, research grants, research intensivity, cultural diversity, gender balance and international enrolments. UNSW is committed to an international focus, believing that it is critically important to be open to the world through education and research. As an active member of Universitas 21, an international alliance of 17 leading universities in 10 countries, UNSW has access to a framework for international collaboration, and exchange of expertise and experience. A foundation member of the Group of Eight, a consortium of Australia’s leading research universities, UNSW has a growing reputation in a number of key areas including quantum computing, photovoltaics, interactive cinema, science, the arts and law.

More than 450 programs are available at UNSW, ranging from undergraduate programs (Bachelor degrees at pass and honours level) to postgraduate coursework programs (Master degrees, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates) and postgraduate research programs (Master by thesis and Doctor of Philosophy). Programs are offered through the Faculties of:

• Arts and Social Sciences

• The Built Environment

• Business

• The College of Fine Arts

• Engineering

• Law

• Medicine

• Science

• University College, at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra.

Location

The University is located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, approximately 15 minutes from the Central Business District and Sydney Harbour, and 10 minutes from popular east-coast beaches such as the famous Coogee Beach and Bondi Beach.

Tuition fees

Entry to programs at UNSW is competitive, and based on academic merit. Fees for undergraduate programs range from AUD$17,280 to AUD$22,560 (except for Aviation which is approximately AUD$42,560 and Medicine at AUD$37,920) per year.

Fees for postgraduate programs range from AUD$8,730 to AUD$30,240 (except MBA AUD$52,800 for full 1.5 year program) per year.

Student services

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. The University is a 15 minute taxi-ride from Sydney International Airport.

Accommodation

There are seven residential colleges on campus and one nearby. College accommodation provides single study/bedrooms, shared bathrooms, all meals and linen. UNSW also has two blocks of furnished, self-contained share apartments on and off campus, and a housing service which provides assistance with finding private rental accommodation.