About the University of New South Wales
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About the University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
is one of Australia's premier universities, highly regarded for its teaching excellence and research innovation. A leading international education provider, it has one of the largest on-campus enrolments of international students in the world, with students from more than 130 countries in a total undergraduate and postgraduate population of approximately 40,000.
To cater for this dynamic student body, the University offers a wide range of programs, including more than 90 combined degree programs. These are supported by innovative teaching, excellent student services and facilities, international exchange opportunities and research facilities of the highest order.
The main campus of 38 hectares is situated in Kensington, an inner south-eastern suburb of Sydney – within 15 minutes of the city and the famous beaches. Other campuses are The College of Fine Arts, in cosmopolitan inner-city Paddington, and UNSW@ADFA, within the Australian Defence Force Academy in the ACT.
UNSW has more than 200 partnerships with universities around the world and has academic linkages with leading institutions in Asia, Europe and North America. A comprehensive research-intensive university, it has gained international recognition in a number of fields, including quantum computing, photovoltaics and many areas of medical research.
UNSW is a member of the Group of Eight, a consortium of Australia's leading research universities and a member of Universitas 21, an international alliance of leading universities in 10 countries.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
In 2006, UNSW had 25,123 full-time equivalent places (EFTSU) (37,836 students).
National Priority Places
UNSW will receive 5 new teaching places (EFTSL) in 2005, rising to 14 in 2008.
Additional support will be provided for areas identified by the Australian Government as National Priorities. Teaching and nursing have been identified as initial key areas of National Priority, to ensure an adequate supply of high quality graduates for Australia’s schools and hospitals. The figures above refer to additional National Priority places only and do not indicate the total number of nursing or teaching places offered by this provider.
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Address and Contact details
The University of New South Wales,
Gate 9 High St
Kensington, Sydney
NSW 2052
Postal Address:
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2052
Telephone: +61 (02) 9385 1000
Campus Location
Kensington Campus
Gate 9, High St
Kensington, Sydney
College of Fine Arts Campus
Selwyn St
Paddington, Sydney
UNSW@ADFA
University College
Australian Defence Force Academy
Northcott Drive
Canberra ACT
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Course Information
Online Handbook
Course Finder
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Academic Structure
Faculties
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Australian Defence Force Academy
Australian Graduate School of Management
The Australian School of Business
Faculty of the Built Environment
Faculty of the College of Fine Arts
Faculty of Commerce and Economics
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Science
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Information for enrolling students
Open Days (UNSW website)
Application process
Tertiary Admission Application
Direct Applications
Important Enrolment Dates (UNSW website)
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Fees Schedule
Fees Schedule: Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
Minimum Entrance Requirements information
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships
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Quality Information
Providers are audited every 5 years.
Annual Report
AUQA Report
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Credit Transfer and Articulation Information
Future Students
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Learning and Teaching Information
Learning and Teaching Information
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