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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

New South Wales, Australia
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About

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a public research university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1949, it's known for its focus on scientific, technological, and professional disciplines. UNSW is a leading institution, known for its strong connections with industry and its commitment to positive societal impact through research and education. 

Acronym UNSW
Motto / Slogan Knowledge by heart, hand and mind.
Colour Yellow and Black
Mascot Clancy the Lion
Founded 1949
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Address UNSW Sydney High St Kensington NSW 2052 Australia

Mission

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney's mission statement is: "To advance Progress for All globally, through transformative education, innovative research, and meaningful engagement with people, communities, and partners in Australia and around the world." 

Vision

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) vision is “To improve lives globally through innovative research, transformative education, and a commitment to a just society.”

University of New South Wales

Objectives

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney's core objective is to advance Progress for All globally, through transformative education, innovative research, and meaningful engagement. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Arts, Design & Architecture
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Law & Justice
  • Medicine & Health
  • Science

Reasons to Study at University of New South Wales

  1. Graduate as one of the most employable talents

    UNSW has been recognised for producing Australia’s most employable graduates for six years in a row (AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020–2025). Their graduates also earn the highest median salaries among graduates of Go8 universities (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023).


     

  2. Grow in a supportive and inclusive community

    Get excited about your new life in Sydney! You will be learning at one of the best universities in Sydney and find your new home away from home at their beautiful Kensington main campus and Paddington campus. They have a long list of events and programs, opens in a new window that are specially designed for international students await you to explore.


     

  3. Expand your life experience at a global top 20 university.

    Ranked 20th globally (QS World University Rankings, 2026), UNSW offers high-quality education that focuses on hands-on learning. They offer undergraduate, postgraduate, research degrees and double degree options that cover a wide range of fields of interest. 


     

  4. Study at one of the best universities in Australia

    UNSW is home to seven renowned faculties with four subjects ranked in the top 20 globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). In addition, UNSW is home to Australia's #1 school in Business & Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025), Australia's #1 faculty for engineering and technology and Australia's #1 school for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).


     

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

International Students AUD 40,000 - AUD 50,000

Postgraduate Tuition

International Students AUD 40,000 - AUD 80,000

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

You need to meet both the academic and English language requirements of your desired degree to study at UNSW. Some degrees may also have special requirements.


 

Supporting Documents

  • Certified academic transcripts/certificates
  • English proficiency proof 
  • Passport copy

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

You need to meet both the academic and English language requirements of your desired degree to study at UNSW. Some degrees may also have special requirements.

Supporting Documents

  • Certified academic transcripts/certificates
  • English proficiency proof 
  • Passport copy
  • CV 

How To Apply For Admission

Applications are made directly to the school via the Online Application Portal.

Admission Contacts

Phone : +61 2 9385 1844

Apply For Admission

Campus Tour

Facilities

  • ✓Classrooms
  • ✓Library
  • ✓Laboratory
  • ✓Research Center
  • ✓Accommodation
  • ✓Sports
  • ✓Gym
  • ✓ICT
  • ✓Place of Worship
  • ✓Cafeteria
  • Library: UNSW Library is a central academic resource providing extensive print and digital collections (journals, articles, books, databases), various study spaces (including bookable rooms with equipment), and crucial support for UNSW students, staff, and researchers, accessible with a UNSW ID or membership card for borrowing, printing, and online access to course resources. 
  • Accommodation: UNSW offers diverse accommodation, including on-campus halls (UNSW Village) with shared apartments or studios, featuring furnished rooms, kitchens, laundry, utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas), and community events, plus off-campus options like private rentals and specialized student housing providers (Iglu, Scape) near campus, providing flexibility and modern living. Key features across options include furnished rooms (bed, desk, wardrobe), shared/self-catered kitchens, and included bills (internet, utilities), with applications often first-come, first-served. 
  • Place of Worship: The University of New South Wales offers inclusive religious facilities, centered around the UNSW Religious Centre on the Kensington campus (Level 3, Squarehouse), providing quiet spaces for prayer, meditation, and reflection for various faiths, alongside chaplaincy support and activities for diverse student groups, with specific Muslim prayer rooms (Musallah) available within the Centre for daily prayers and relaxation. 
  • Sports: The University of New South Wales offers extensive sports facilities, centered around the UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre with its gym, pool, basketball stadium, squash, and badminton courts, plus extensive outdoor fields at David Phillips Sports Complex and the Village Green, catering to students, athletes, and the community with high-performance training zones and various sports clubs and classes. 
  • Laboratory: The University of New South Wales offers advanced laboratory facilities across various disciplines, particularly strong in Biomedical Engineering for Biologics and Biomaterials research (protein study, gene editing, 3D printing) and Electrical Engineering (embedded systems, power systems with industry-standard tools like those from Renesas), plus modern lab environments in buildings like the Science and Engineering Building (SEB).


 



 

School Contact

Address

UNSW Sydney High St Kensington NSW 2052 Australia

Phone Number

+61 2 93851000

Website Address

https://www.unsw.edu.au/

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

TEQSA

Vice Chancellor

Professor Attila Brungs

After graduating from UNSW with a Bachelor of Science and the University Medal in Industrial Chemistry, Professor Brungs attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar and attained a Doctor of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry. In 2018, he was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Technology and Engineering for his research into heterogeneous catalysis and for his leadership in the higher education s... read more
ector.


 

Academic Staff

  • Mrs Tasnia Alam Hannan

    Lecturer Tasnia Alam Hannan is a Lecturer at the Centre for Social Impact UNSW, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses on social entrepreneurship, business for social impact, social impact investment,... read more
    and collaboration for impact. A former Associate Director at NSW Treasury and an admitted lawyer, Tasnia brings a decade of cross-sectoral experience spanning public policy, law, finance, and social innovation, her work advances social and economic justice through interdisciplinary approaches.


     

  • Manju Ahuja

    Professor Manju Ahuja is Professor of Information Systems and Technology Management, School of Business, University of New South Wales. She also holds the Frazier Family Professor of Information Systems at the ... read more
    College of Business, University of Louisville, Kentucky. She has previously held faculty positions at the Kelley School of Business (Indiana University), Florida State University, and Pennsylvania State University. 

  • Elias Aboutanios

    Professor Dr Elias Aboutanios is a Professor with the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications. He received his BE in Electrical Engineering from UNSW in 1997 and his PhD from UTS in 2002. His Ph... read more
    D research was on the estimation of frequency for the frequency tracking for communications with a low earth orbit satellite. 

  • Theunis Roux

    Professor Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales. Before relocating to Australia in January 2009, he was (for four years) the founding director of the South African Institute for Advanced Constit... read more
    utional, Public, Human Rights and International Law (SAIFAC), an independent research centre based on Constitution Hill, Johannesburg.
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Notable Alumni

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History

The origins of the university can be traced to the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts established in 1833 and the Sydney Technical College established in 1878. These institutions were established to meet the growing demand for capabilities in new technologies as the New South Wales economy shifted from its pastoral base to industries fuelled by the industrial age.

The idea of founding the university originated from the crisis demands of World War II, during which the nation's attention was drawn to the critical role that science and technology played in transforming an agricultural society into a modern and industrial one. The post-war Labor government of New South Wales recognised the i... read more

ncreasing need to have a university specialised in training high-quality engineers and technology-related professionals in numbers beyond that of the capacity and characteristics of the existing University of Sydney. This led to the proposal to establish the Institute of Technology, submitted by the then-New South Wales Minister for Education Bob Heffron, accepted on 9 July 1946.

The university, originally named the "New South Wales University of Technology", gained its statutory status through the enactment of the New South Wales University of Technology Act 1949 (NSW) by the Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney in 1949.

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