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  • #20 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 38,469Total Students
  • 3,428Faculty
  • 18,920Int'l Students
QS Global World Ranking
The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
Status
Whether the University is funded by the government of that country or state, or funded by private donations.
Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

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QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #52
  • 2014
    #52
  • 2015
    #48
  • 2016
    #=46
  • 2017
    #=49
  • 2018
    #45
  • 2019
    #45
  • 2020
    #43
  • 2021
    #44
  • 2022
    #43
  • 2023
    #45
  • 2024
    #=19
  • 2025
    #19
  • 2026
    #20
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Student & Staff

Total students
38,469

29%
71%

International students
18,920

43%
57%

Total faculty staff
3,428

1887
1541

Total students
38,469

29%
71%

International students
18,920

43%
57%

Total faculty staff
3,428

1541
1887
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Scholarships

Yes
The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

Kensington, Sydney, Australia

Main Campus (Kensington),

High St , Kensington, Sydney , New South Wales , Australia , 2052

Canberra, Australia

UNSW Canberra,

Northcott Drive , Canberra , Australian Capital Territory , Australia , 2600

Paddington, Australia

UNSW Paddington,

Cnr of Oxford St and Greens Rd , Paddington , New South Wales , Australia , 2021

English language requirements

IELTS
IELTS
This institution accepts IELTS! Find your nearest test centre and test dates.
Please check the specific English language requirements for your chosen course with the university.
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