- #19 QS Global World Ranking
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- Very HighResearch Output
- 35,933Total Students
- 3,321Faculty
- 16,420Int'l Students
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About
An undergraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your passport to opportunities aroundthe world. UNSW prepares you for career success with a rich blend of theory andpractice. Award-winning teachers bring employers into state-of-the-artclassrooms and our programs provide practical experiences with industryleaders.
Faculties
UNSW Sydney offers bachelor degrees (3-4 years) and dual andcombined degrees (4-7 years) across nine faculties (see below) or checkout our Degree Finder to explore and compare what's onoffer.
Career Success
Ranked 27th in the world for graduateemployability (QS 2019), UNSW...
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An undergraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your passport to opportunities aroundthe world. UNSW prepares you for career success with a rich blend of theory andpractice. Award-winning teachers bring employers into state-of-the-artclassrooms and our programs provide practical experiences with industryleaders.
Faculties
UNSW Sydney offers bachelor degrees (3-4 years) and dual andcombined degrees (4-7 years) across nine faculties (see below) or checkout our Degree Finder to explore and compare what's onoffer.
Career Success
Ranked 27th in the world for graduateemployability (QS 2019), UNSW knows what it takes to create future leaders. Ouralumni community is 300,000 strong with graduates working or having worked forsome of the biggest companies in the world including Google, Penguin, Ernst& Young, PayPal, Rio Tinto, HSBC, NASA and Oxfam.
Our extensive range of Work Integrated Learning units enableyou to gain first-hand industry experience as you gain credit towards yourdegree. We also provide direct access toleaders in specialised industry workshops, project work or work experienceopportunities.
Got a start-up idea or dream of becoming an entrepreneur? Weare the #1 University attended by Australian startup founders (Startup Muster2018) and offer Australia's most comprehensive on-campus entrepreneurshipprogram.
UNSW Sydney is almost a city in itself with plenty of services like restaurants, food outlets, shops, gyms, medical facilities, sporting teams and ovals, as well as great entertainment. Our modern,...
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UNSW Sydney is almost a city in itself with plenty of services like restaurants, food outlets, shops, gyms, medical facilities, sporting teams and ovals, as well as great entertainment. Our modern, award-winning facilities allow our students to make the most of university life.
Our study spaces have been transformed across campus into vibrant learning environments for when you need a quiet or group study space. We also offer advanced learning environments to foster innovation such as the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre. Students from all faculties can design, experiment and build their ideas with guidance from visionaries and corporate partners.For students from out of town, you can take advantage of our student accommodation with both fully catered and self-catered options on campus. There are also plenty of renting and share-housing options.
UNSW’s main campus is located on a 38 hectare site at Kensington just 7 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. We have two other campuses with UNSW Art & Design (Paddington) and UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy). Learn more about all our facilities or download a map of our campuses.
See below for more information on the many services available:
· Sport and fitness facilities
Read lessArc @ UNSW, our student life organisation, runsover 300 student societiesand clubs acrosseverything from cultural clubs, sport and fitness clubs, faculty-based clubs,and much more.
Arc is run by...
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Arc @ UNSW, our student life organisation, runsover 300 student societiesand clubs acrosseverything from cultural clubs, sport and fitness clubs, faculty-based clubs,and much more.
Arc is run by students for students, so you make themost of your time at UNSW. This means you can fulfil your potential whilefeeling supported along the way. Arc is your go-to for anything outsidethe classroom, from fun events to volunteering opportunities.
UNSW also support all our students, no matter theirbackground, with a safe and inclusive environment for all – celebrating the diversity that our students bring to universitylife. This includes our LGBTIQ+ support and ALLY program.
We ensure our students are supported throughout their study, with student wellbeing services,sports clubs and athlete programs, financial support and scholarships, peermentoring, disability services and student development – including overseasopportunities – and more.
Read lessUNSW Careers and Employment is our hub for student employability at UNSW. From job opportunities, networking events, career planning, seminars and career development, UNSW help students prepare for...
Read more
UNSW Careers and Employment is our hub for student employability at UNSW. From job opportunities, networking events, career planning, seminars and career development, UNSW help students prepare for the world of work and connect employers with our emerging talent.
We are also the third-ranked university in Australia for Graduate Employability – meaning you will stand out from the crowd as a UNSW graduate.
UNSW is home to the biggest student startup program in Australia, through the Founders Program which embeds entrepreneurship on campus. There are 10 initiatives on offer that can take your idea from its earliest stage right through to a startup that's ready to go global.
Find out more how UNSW supports our students for career success, from exploring your industry, finding jobs and creating a roadmap to your career.
Read lessAbout
An undergraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your passport to opportunities aroundthe world. UNSW prepares you for career success with a rich blend of theory andpractice. Award-winning teachers bring employers into state-of-the-artclassrooms and our programs provide practical experiences with industryleaders.
Faculties
UNSW Sydney offers bachelor degrees (3-4 years) and dual andcombined degrees (4-7 years) across nine faculties (see below) or checkout our Degree Finder to explore and compare what's onoffer.
Career Success
Ranked 27th in the world for graduateemployability (QS 2019), UNSW...
Read more
An undergraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your passport to opportunities aroundthe world. UNSW prepares you for career success with a rich blend of theory andpractice. Award-winning teachers bring employers into state-of-the-artclassrooms and our programs provide practical experiences with industryleaders.
Faculties
UNSW Sydney offers bachelor degrees (3-4 years) and dual andcombined degrees (4-7 years) across nine faculties (see below) or checkout our Degree Finder to explore and compare what's onoffer.
Career Success
Ranked 27th in the world for graduateemployability (QS 2019), UNSW knows what it takes to create future leaders. Ouralumni community is 300,000 strong with graduates working or having worked forsome of the biggest companies in the world including Google, Penguin, Ernst& Young, PayPal, Rio Tinto, HSBC, NASA and Oxfam.
Our extensive range of Work Integrated Learning units enableyou to gain first-hand industry experience as you gain credit towards yourdegree. We also provide direct access toleaders in specialised industry workshops, project work or work experienceopportunities.
Got a start-up idea or dream of becoming an entrepreneur? Weare the #1 University attended by Australian startup founders (Startup Muster2018) and offer Australia's most comprehensive on-campus entrepreneurshipprogram.
UNSW Sydney is almost a city in itself with plenty of services like restaurants, food outlets, shops, gyms, medical facilities, sporting teams and ovals, as well as great entertainment. Our modern, award-winning facilities allow our students to make the most of university life.
Our study spaces have been transformed across campus into vibrant learning environments for when you need a quiet or group study space. We also offer advanced learning environments to foster innovation such as the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre. Students from all faculties can design, experiment and build their ideas with guidance from visionaries and corporate partners.For students from out of town, you can take advantage of our student accommodation with both fully catered and self-catered options on campus. There are also plenty of renting and share-housing options.
UNSW’s main campus is located on a...
Read more
UNSW Sydney is almost a city in itself with plenty of services like restaurants, food outlets, shops, gyms, medical facilities, sporting teams and ovals, as well as great entertainment. Our modern, award-winning facilities allow our students to make the most of university life.
Our study spaces have been transformed across campus into vibrant learning environments for when you need a quiet or group study space. We also offer advanced learning environments to foster innovation such as the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre. Students from all faculties can design, experiment and build their ideas with guidance from visionaries and corporate partners.For students from out of town, you can take advantage of our student accommodation with both fully catered and self-catered options on campus. There are also plenty of renting and share-housing options.
UNSW’s main campus is located on a 38 hectare site at Kensington just 7 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. We have two other campuses with UNSW Art & Design (Paddington) and UNSW Canberra at ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy). Learn more about all our facilities or download a map of our campuses.
See below for more information on the many services available:
· Sport and fitness facilities
Read lessArc @ UNSW, our student life organisation, runsover 300 student societiesand clubs acrosseverything from cultural clubs, sport and fitness clubs, faculty-based clubs,and much more.
Arc is run by students for students, so you make themost of your time at UNSW. This means you can fulfil your potential whilefeeling supported along the way. Arc is your go-to for anything outsidethe classroom, from fun events to volunteering opportunities.
UNSW also support all our students, no matter theirbackground, with a safe and inclusive environment for all – celebrating the diversity that our students bring to universitylife. This includes our LGBTIQ+ support and ALLY program.
We ensure our students are supported throughout their study, with student wellbeing services,sports clubs and athlete programs, financial support and scholarships, peermentoring, disability services and student...
Read more
Arc @ UNSW, our student life organisation, runsover 300 student societiesand clubs acrosseverything from cultural clubs, sport and fitness clubs, faculty-based clubs,and much more.
Arc is run by students for students, so you make themost of your time at UNSW. This means you can fulfil your potential whilefeeling supported along the way. Arc is your go-to for anything outsidethe classroom, from fun events to volunteering opportunities.
UNSW also support all our students, no matter theirbackground, with a safe and inclusive environment for all – celebrating the diversity that our students bring to universitylife. This includes our LGBTIQ+ support and ALLY program.
We ensure our students are supported throughout their study, with student wellbeing services,sports clubs and athlete programs, financial support and scholarships, peermentoring, disability services and student development – including overseasopportunities – and more.
Read lessUNSW Careers and Employment is our hub for student employability at UNSW. From job opportunities, networking events, career planning, seminars and career development, UNSW help students prepare for the world of work and connect employers with our emerging talent.
We are also the third-ranked university in Australia for Graduate Employability – meaning you will stand out from the crowd as a UNSW graduate.
UNSW is home to the biggest student startup program in Australia, through the Founders Program which embeds entrepreneurship on campus. There are 10 initiatives on offer that can take your idea from its earliest stage right through to a startup that's ready to go global.
Find out more how UNSW supports our students for career success, from exploring your industry, finding jobs and creating a roadmap to your career.
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Main Campus (Kensington),
High St , Kensington, Sydney , New South Wales , Australia , 2052
UNSW Canberra,
Northcott Drive , Canberra , Australian Capital Territory , Australia , 2600
UNSW Paddington,
Cnr of Oxford St and Greens Rd , Paddington , New South Wales , Australia , 2021
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