UNSW
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Institution Details
UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) is 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.
In developing new ideas and promoting lasting knowledge we are creating an academic environment where outstanding students and scholars from around the world can be inspired to excel in their programs of study and research.
Courses Listings
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Australian School of Business
- Built Environment
- College of Fine Arts
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine
- Science
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA
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Why choose UNSW?
- Hello Sydney: You’ll be studying in the heart of one of the best cities in the world.
- 1st Class: You’ll get a powerful, first class education.
- Enjoy Facilities: You’ll enjoy outstanding sports and social facilities.
- Learn from the best: You’ll work with some of the brightest and most inspiring academics, lecturers and researchers in the world.
- Top Dollar: Our undergraduates earn the highest median starting salary of any university in NSW.
- Success: We’re proud of the fact that more of Australia’s top CEOs studied at UNSW than any other university in Australia.
- Community: On campus we have eight fully catered residential colleges. Off campus we have six self catered, shared apartment complexes.
- Flexible: You’ll benefit from genuine flexibility and understanding (we’ve seen it all before, honest).
- Travel the world: You’ll be offered over 200 exchange destinations to consider.
- The highest ratings: UNSW scored more five-star ratings in the 2014 Good Universities Guide than any other university in Australia.
- 9 Million: We award more than 9 million dollars in undergraduate scholarships each year.
- World Recognition: In 2013, UNSW achieved the maximum QS Five Star Plus rating – one of only eight universities in the world to do so.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. I want to apply to UNSW. Where do I start?
Admission to UNSW is based on academic merit. We receive all applications for domestic students through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), which accepts applications for admission to most NSW/ACT undergraduate degrees. A domestic student is any Australian citizen/permanent resident or New Zealand citizen. Jump online to the 'Apply' section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to nine degrees you’d like to study in order of preference.
2. Where is UNSW and how do I get there?
UNSW actually has three distinct campuses, with the largest based in Kensington, Sydney – a short ride to the city centre and world famous beaches, including Coogee and Bondi. The campus is so big it has it’s own postcode. A UNSW express bus from Central Station takes only 12 minutes.
3. Where can I find more information about my study options?
There isn’t a ‘one degree fits all’ policy here. Whether you know exactly what you want to do for a career or you are still exploring, at UNSW we have 8 outstanding Faculties and UNSW Canberra at ADFA, which means we can offer you a diverse range of study areas to suit your interests. Visit www.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents for more in depth information.
Academic Calendar / Key Dates
2014
UNSW Open Day
6th September
UNSW Info Day
3rd January
Semester 1, 2015
2nd March
