The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

UNSW Sydney is a leading Australian university that welcomes over 63,000 students from 132 countries. The university offers world-class education and research through its 7 faculties and 47 schools. UNSW operates across four main campuses in Kensington, Paddington, Sydney CBD, and Canberra. It is also home to 53 research centres and institutes.

The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) is one of Australia's leading public research universities, globally recognised for academic excellence, world-class research, and strong industry connections. Established in 1949, its primary campus is in Kensington, Sydney, with easy access to the city centre and stunning beaches. The university also has campuses in Paddington (Art & Design), the Sydney CBD, and Canberra.

UNSW Sydney welcomes over 70,000 students from more than 130 countries in a lively, multicultural learning environment. It supports both domestic and international students with dedicated career services, scholarships and financial aid, and on-campus and off-campus accommodation options. UNSW's recognition and strong affiliation to industry, government, and research organisations offer graduates a competitive edge in the global job market.

UNSW's mission is to accelerate progress for all by delivering transformative education, pioneering research, and nurturing meaningful connections with communities and partners locally and worldwide.

The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) was founded in 1949 by an Act of the New South Wales Parliament. Its origins can be traced back to some of the earliest educational institutions in Australia, including the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts (1843) and the Sydney Technical College (1878). The university was initially established to meet Australia's growing demand for engineers, scientists, and technologists in the post-war era. However, the university evolved over the decades into a comprehensive and globally respected university.

UNSW proudly acknowledges that all of its campuses are located on the unceded lands of Aboriginal peoples and has actively supported Indigenous education and inclusion. Milestones include the establishment of the Nura Gili Indigenous Programs Unit in 2004, which continues to provide pathways and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and the appointment of Professor Megan Davis as the first Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous in 2007, a national leader in constitutional reform and the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Key historical milestones:

1. 1951: First students admitted to UNSW, initially focused on technical and engineering disciplines.
2. 1960s: Major campus expansion and the introduction of the Arts and Medical faculties, broadening UNSW's academic reach.
3. 1971: Establishment of the UNSW Law School, which has since become one of Australia's most prestigious law faculties.
4. 1980s–1990s: Strengthened its global research profile, particularly in science, technology, and health.
5. 1986: Pioneered HIV/AIDS research with the founding of the Kirby Institute, which became a world leader in infectious disease research.
6. 1990s–2000s: Emerged as a leader in solar energy innovation, holding multiple world records for photovoltaic efficiency through the work of Professor Martin Green and his team.

UNSW Business School is accredited by:

1. AACSB International accreditation
2. EQUIS accreditation

Additionally, several degree programs are accredited or recognised by key professional bodies, including:

1. Australian Computer Society (ACS)
2. Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)
3. CPA Australia
4. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
5. Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)
6. Institute of Actuaries of Australia
7. Society of Actuaries (SOA)
8. SAS Certification (for postgraduate business analytics students)

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Medical & Health Services

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Legal Advice

Religious Centre

Study Spaces

Undergraduate Courses:

1. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
2. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co-op)
3. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours)
4. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Commerce
5. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Computer Science
6. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Economics
7. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Information Systems
8. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Law
9. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Science
10. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)
11. Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)
12. Bachelor of Advanced Mathematics (Honours) / Computer Science
13. Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
14. Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Arts
15. Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Computer Science
16. Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Engineering (Honours)
17. Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Fine Arts
18. Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Law
19. Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Social Sciences
20. Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering (Honours) (Canberra)
21. Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
22. Bachelor of Architectural Studies
23. Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours)
24. Bachelor of Art Theory (Honours)
25. Bachelor of Arts (Canberra)
26. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Canberra)
27. Bachelor of Arts / Education (Secondary)
28. Bachelor of Arts / Law
29. Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours)
30. Bachelor of Arts
31. Bachelor of Aviation (Flying)
32. Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
33. Bachelor of Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems)
34. Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
35. Bachelor of Business (Canberra)
36. Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Canberra)
37. Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
38. Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) / Law
39. Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) (Canberra)
40. Bachelor of Commerce
41. Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op)
42. Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) (Honours)
43. Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
44. Bachelor of Commerce / Advanced Science (Honours)
45. Bachelor of Commerce / Arts
46. Bachelor of Commerce / Aviation (Management)
47. Bachelor of Commerce / Computer Science
48. Bachelor of Commerce / Design
49. Bachelor of Commerce / Economics
50. Bachelor of Commerce / Education (Secondary)
51. Bachelor of Commerce / Fine Arts
52. Bachelor of Commerce / Information Systems
53. Bachelor of Commerce / Law
54. Bachelor of Commerce / Media
55. Bachelor of Commerce / Science
56. Bachelor of Commerce International
57. Bachelor of Computational Design (Honours)
58. Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
59. Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security (Canberra)
60. Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security (Honours) (Canberra)
61. Bachelor of Construction Management and Property
62. Bachelor of Construction Management and Property (Honours)
63. Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (Honours)
64. Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice / Law
65. Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
66. Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice/Psychological Science
67. Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
68. Bachelor of Cyber Security (Canberra)
69. Bachelor of Cyber Security (Sydney)
70. Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions
71. Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions / Law
72. Bachelor of Design
73. Bachelor of Design (Honours)
74. Bachelor of Design / Education (Secondary)
75. Bachelor of Design / Media
76. Bachelor of Economics
77. Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
78. Bachelor of Economics / Advanced Science (Honours)
79. Bachelor of Economics / Arts
80. Bachelor of Economics / Computer Science
81. Bachelor of Economics / Education (Secondary)
82. Bachelor of Economics / Law
83. Bachelor of Economics / Science
84. Bachelor of Economics / Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)
85. Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
86. Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours)
87. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) (Canberra)
88. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
89. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Aerospace Engineering)
90. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Bioinformatics)
91. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical Engineering)
92. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering)
93. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Product Engineering)
94. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil with Architecture)
95. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) / Surveying
96. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
97. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Computer)
98. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
99. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental)
100. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage)
101. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering)
102. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering) / Commerce
103. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering) / Engineering Science
104. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering) / Master of Biomedical Engineering
105. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)
106. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
107. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
108. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)
109. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Quantum Engineering)
110. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Renewable Energy)
111. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Robotics and Mechatronics)
112. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software)
113. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying)
114. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications)
115. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Arts
116. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
117. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science
118. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Engineering Science
119. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Law
120. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Biomedical Engineering
121. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
122. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Science
123. Bachelor of Environmental Management
124. Bachelor of Environmental Management / Arts
125. Bachelor of Exercise Science / Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology
126. Bachelor of Fine Arts
127. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
128. Bachelor of Fine Arts / Arts
129. Bachelor of Fine Arts / Education (Secondary)
130. Bachelor of Fine Arts / Engineering (Honours)
131. Bachelor of Fine Arts / Law
132. Bachelor of Fine Arts / Media
133. Bachelor of Food Science (Honours)
134. Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
135. Bachelor of Information Systems
136. Bachelor of Information Systems (Co-op) (Honours)
137. Bachelor of Information Systems / Computer Science
138. Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)
139. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)
140. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) (Canberra)
141. Bachelor of Media
142. Bachelor of Media (Honours)
143. Bachelor of Media / Arts
144. Bachelor of Media / Law
145. Bachelor of Media / Social Sciences
146. Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
147. Bachelor of Medical Science
148. Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine
149. Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine / Arts
150. Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
151. Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) / Law
152. Bachelor of Music (Honours)
153. Bachelor of Naval Architecture Engineering (Honours) (Canberra)
154. Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation
155. Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine / Master of Pharmacy
156. Bachelor of Politics Philosophy and Economics
157. Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics / Law
158. Bachelor of Psychological Science
159. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
160. Bachelor of Psychological Science / Law
161. Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
162. Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) / Law
163. Bachelor of Public Health
164. Bachelor of Science
165. Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)
166. Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
167. Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) / Commerce
168. Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) / Law
169. Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)(Honours) / Arts
170. Bachelor of Science (Canberra)
171. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) / Arts
172. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) / Fine Arts
173. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) / Law
174. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
175. Bachelor of Science (Honours)
176. Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Canberra)
177. Bachelor of Science / Arts
178. Bachelor of Science / Education (Secondary)
179. Bachelor of Science / Fine Arts
180. Bachelor of Science / Law
181. Bachelor of Science / Science (Computer Science)
182. Bachelor of Science / Social Sciences
183. Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
184. Bachelor of Social Sciences
185. Bachelor of Social Sciences / Law
186. Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
187. Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Arts
188. Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Criminology & Criminal Justice
189. Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Law
190. Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Social Sciences
191. Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical Engineering) (Canberra)
192. Bachelor of Vision Science
193. Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Clinical Optometry
194. Diploma in Language Studies
195. Diploma of Architecture
196. Diploma of Business
197. Diploma of Computer Science
198. Diploma of Engineering
199. Diploma of Media and Communication
200. Diploma of Science
201. Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Science
202. Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering
203. University Preparation Program (UPP)
204. UNSW Prep Program (UNSW Prep)

Postgraduate Courses:

1. AGSM Graduate Certificate in Change Management
2. AGSM Graduate Certificate in Digital Innovation
3. AGSM Graduate Certificate in Leadership
4. AGSM Graduate Certificate in Management
5. AGSM Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management
6. AGSM Graduate Certificate in Sustainable and Inclusive Business
7. AGSM Graduate Certificate in Technology Management
8. AGSM Master of Business Administration
9. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Change)
10. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Cyber Security Leadership)
11. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Executive)
12. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Extension)
13. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Finance)
14. AGSM Master of Business Administration (General)
15. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Law)
16. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Social Impact)
17. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Sustainable & Inclusive Business)
18. AGSM Master of Business Administration (Technology)
19. AGSM Master of Laws / MBA (Law)
20. Graduate Certificate in Analytics
21. Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects
22. Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
23. Graduate Certificate in Business
24. Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
25. Graduate Certificate in Business Law
26. Graduate Certificate in Child Development
27. Graduate Certificate in City Planning
28. Graduate Certificate in Commerce
29. Graduate Certificate in Computing
30. Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management
31. Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership
32. Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security Leadership (Canberra)
33. Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
34. Graduate Certificate in Data Science
35. Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Decisions
36. Graduate Certificate in Design
37. Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
38. Graduate Certificate in Economics
39. Graduate Certificate in Education
40. Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
41. Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
42. Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
43. Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology
44. Graduate Certificate in Food Science
45. Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health
46. Graduate Certificate in Global Health
47. Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science
48. Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management
49. Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Analytics
50. Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
51. Graduate Certificate in Infectious Diseases Intelligence
52. Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
53. Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Development
54. Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics
55. Graduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics
56. Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice
57. Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering
58. Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics
59. Graduate Certificate in Physics for Science Teachers
60. Graduate Certificate in Policy Leadership (Canberra)
61. Graduate Certificate in Property and Development
62. Graduate Certificate in Public Health
63. Graduate Certificate in Simulation and Immersive Technologies
64. Graduate Certificate in Social Impact
65. Graduate Certificate in Space Operations (Canberra)
66. Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
67. Graduate Certificate in Taxation
68. Graduate Certificate in Teaching
69. Graduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting
70. Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment
71. Graduate Certificate in Workforce Planning (Canberra)
72. Graduate Diploma in Advanced Psychology
73. Graduate Diploma in Analytics
74. Graduate Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects
75. Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance
76. Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management
77. Graduate Diploma in City Planning
78. Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership
79. Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
80. Graduate Diploma in Data Science
81. Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Decisions
82. Graduate Diploma in Design
83. Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
84. Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science
85. Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship
86. Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
87. Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology
88. Graduate Diploma in Flying
89. Graduate Diploma in Food Science
90. Graduate Diploma in Forensic Mental Health
91. Graduate Diploma in Global Health
92. Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science
93. Graduate Diploma in Health Leadership and Management
94. Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence
95. Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
96. Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice
97. Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics
98. Graduate Diploma in Mine Geotechnical Engineering
99. Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation
100. Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering
101. Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility
102. Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography
103. Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
104. Graduate Diploma in Psychology
105. Graduate Diploma in Public Health
106. Graduate Diploma in Science (Research)
107. Graduate Diploma in Social Impact
108. Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting
109. Juris Doctor
110. Master of Actuarial Studies
111. Master of Actuarial Studies (Extension)
112. Master of Analytics
113. Master of Analytics (Human Resource Analytics)
114. Master of Analytics (Marketing)
115. Master of Animation and Visual Effects
116. Master of Applied Economics
117. Master of Applied Finance
118. Master of Applied Linguistics
119. Master of Architecture
120. Master of Architecture / Master of Property and Development
121. Master of Arts & Social Sciences (Combined)
122. Master of Aviation Management
123. Master of Business (Canberra)
124. Master of Capability Management (Canberra)
125. Master of City Planning
126. Master of Clinical Neuropsychology
127. Master of Clinical Optometry
128. Master of Commerce
129. Master of Commerce (Extension)
130. Master of Construction Project Management
131. Master of Construction Project Management / Master of Property and Development
132. Master of Counselling Social Work
133. Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership
134. Master of Cyber Security (Canberra)
135. Master of Cyber Security Operations (Canberra)
136. Master of Cyber Security Strategy and Diplomacy (Canberra)
137. Master of Cyber Security
138. Master of Data Science
139. Master of Data Science and Decisions
140. Master of Decision Analytics (Canberra)
141. Master of Design
142. Master of Development Studies
143. Master of Education
144. Master of Educational Leadership
145. Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
146. Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
147. Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
148. Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
149. Master of Engineering (Telecommunications)
150. Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
151. Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering)
152. Master of Engineering (Renewable Energy)
153. Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering)
154. Master of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering)
155. Master of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering)
156. Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
157. Master of Engineering Science (Energy Systems)
158. Master of Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering)
159. Master of Engineering Science (Food Process Engineering)
160. Master of Engineering Science (Geoenergy & Geostorage)
161. Master of Global Health / Master of Public Health
162. Master of Global Health / Master of Public Health (Extension)
163. Master of Health Leadership and Management
164. Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)
165. Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)/Master of Public Health
166. Master of Health Leadership and Management / Master of Global Health (Extension)
167. Master of Health Leadership and Management / Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
168. Master of Health Leadership and Management / Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
169. Master of Health Leadership and Management / Master of Public Health
170. Master of Health Leadership and Management / Master of Public Health (Extension)
171. Master of Human Resource Management
172. Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
173. Master of Human Resource Management (Human Resource Analytics)
174. Master of Human Resource Management (Leadership and Organisational Development)
175. Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
176. Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
177. Master of Information Technology / Master of Commerce
178. Master of Information Technology
179. Master of International Business
180. Master of International Relations
181. Master of Interpreting
182. Master of Journalism and Communication
183. Master of Landscape Architecture
184. Master of Laws
185. Master of Logistics Management (Canberra)
186. Master of Management
187. Master of Marine Science and Management
188. Master of Materials Technology
189. Master of Mathematics
190. Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering
191. Master of Mining Engineering
192. Master of Physical Oceanography
193. Master of Professional Accounting
194. Master of Professional Accounting Extension
195. Master of Project Management (Canberra)
196. Master of Property and Development
197. Master of Psychology (Clinical)
198. Master of Psychology (Forensic)
199. Master of Public Health
200. Master of Public Health (Extension)
201. Master of Public Health (Extension) / Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
202. Master of Public Health / Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
203. Master of Public Health/Master of Global Health (Extension)
204. Master of Public Policy and Governance
205. Master of Public Relations and Advertising
206. Master of Public Relations and Advertising / Master of Design
207. Master of Science in Health Data Science
208. Master of Science in Health Data Science (Extension)
209. Master of Security and Defence Management (Canberra)
210. Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies
211. Master of Space Engineering (Canberra)
212. Master of Space Operations (Canberra)
213. Master of Special Operations and Irregular Warfare (Canberra)
214. Master of Statistics
215. Master of Strategic People Management (Canberra)
216. Master of Strategy and Security (Canberra)
217. Master of Sustainment Management (Canberra)
218. Master of Systems Engineering (Canberra)
219. Master of Taxation
220. Master of Teaching (Primary)
221. Master of Teaching (Secondary)
222. Master of Translation
223. Master of Translation and Interpreting
224. Master of War Studies (Canberra)

Departments

1. Department of Agricultural Engineering
2. Department of Analytical Chemistry
3. Department of Anatomy
4. Department of Applied Chemistry (1949 - 51) / School of Applied Chemistry (1951 - 1957) / School of Chemistry (1) (1957 - 2001)
5. Department of Applied Geology
6. Department of Applied Mechanics
7. Department of Applied Organic Chemistry
8. Department of Applied Physics (1949 - 51) / School of Applied Physics (1951 - 60) / School of Physics (1960 - )
9. Department of Architecture & Building (1949 - 51) / School of Architecture & Building (1951 - 1971) / School of Architecture (1971 - 1997)
10. Department of Aviation
11. Department of Behavioural Science (1970 - 1978) / Department of Organisational Behaviour (1979 - 1983) / Organisational Behaviour Unit (1983 - 1988)
12. Department of Biochemical Engineering
13. Department of Biochemistry
14. Department of Biological Process Engineering
15. Department of Biological Sciences
16. Department of Biotechnology
17. Department of Botany
18. Department of Ceramic Engineering
19. Department of Chemical Engineering (1949 - 51) / School of Chemical Engineering (1) (1951 - 1979)
20. Department of Chinese & Indonesian (1995 - 2001) / Department of Chinese & Indonesian Studies (2001 - 2007)
21. Department of Civil Engineering (1949 - 51) / School of Civil Engineering (1951 - 97) / School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (1997 - )
22. Department of Civil Engineering Materials (1971 - 1988) / Department of Geotechnical Engineering (1988 - 1998)
23. Department of Communications
24. Department of Control Engineering (c. 1965 - 1972) / Department of Systems and Control (1972 - 1998)
25. Department of Design Studies
26. Department of Dramatic Art (1959) / Department of Drama (1960 - 1966)
27. Department of Economic History
28. Department of Economic Statistics (c. 1961 - 1967) / Department of Econometrics (1967 - 1997)
29. Department of Economics
30. Department of Electric Power Engineering
31. Department of Electrical Engineering (1949 - 51) / School of Electrical Engineering (1) (1951 - 80) / School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (1981 - 90) / School of Electrical Engineering (2) (1991 - 98) / School of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications (1998 - )
32. Department of Electronic Computation (c. 1965 - 1972) / Department of Computer Science (1972 - 1991)
33. Department of Engineering Construction (1973) / Department of Engineering Construction and Management (1973 - 1998)
34. Department of English
35. Department of Finance
36. Department of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
37. Department of Food Science & Technology
38. Department of Food Technology
39. Department of French (1) (1963 - 1968)
40. Department of French (2) (1995 - 2007)
41. Department of Fuel Technology
42. Department of General Studies
43. Department of German
44. Department of German and Russian Studies
45. Department of German Studies
46. Department of Government
47. Department of History (1) (1952 - 1959)
48. Department of History (2) (1961 - 1963)
49. Department of History and Philosophy of Science
50. Department of Humanities & Social Sciences (1950 - 1951) / School of Humanities & Social Sciences (1951 - 1959)
51. Department of Industrial Arts
52. Department of Industrial Design
53. Department of Industrial Relations
54. Department of Information Systems
55. Department of Inorganic and General Chemistry (c. 1951 - 1971) / Department of Inorganic Chemistry (1971 - 1983) / Department of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry (1983 - 1998)
56. Department of Landscape Architecture
57. Department of Legal Studies and Taxation
58. Department of Marketing (1966 - 1970) / School of Marketing (1970 - )
59. Department of Mathematics (1949 - 51) / School of Mathematics (1951 - 2006) / School of Mathematics & Statistics (2006 - )
60. Department of Mechanical Engineering (1949 - 51) / School of Mechanical Engineering (1951 - 67) / School of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (1967 - 90) / School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (1990 - )
61. Department of Microbiology
62. Department of Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
63. Department of Mining Engineering (1) (1949 - 1951) / School of Mining Engineering (1) (1951) / School of Mining Engineering & Applied Geology (1951 - 1963) / School of Mining Engineering (2) (1963 - 1985)
64. Department of Mining Engineering (2) (1986 - 1997)
65. Department of Music
66. Department of Organic Chemistry
67. Department of Pathology
68. Department of Philosophy (1) (1952 - 1959)
69. Department of Philosophy (2) (1964 - 1966)
70. Department of Physical Chemistry
71. Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
72. Department of Political Science
73. Department of Production Engineering (1949 - 1959) / Department of Industrial Engineering (1959 - 1989)
74. Department of Russian (1983 - 1987) / Department of Russian Studies (1987 - 1994)
75. Department of Safety Science
76. Department of Social Science and Policy
77. Department of Social Work (1967 - 1968) / School of Social Work (1968 - 2007)
78. Department of Sociology, Culture & Communication
79. Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology
80. Department of Solid State Electronics (c. 1965 - 1982) / Department of Electronics (1982 - 1998)
81. Department of Spanish
82. Department of Spanish & Latin American Studies
83. Department of Structural Engineering
84. Department of Structural Mechanics
85. Department of Surveying
86. Department of Textile Technology
87. Department of Theatre Studies (1990 - 1991) / Department of Theatre & Film Studies (1991 - 1993)

Department of Transport Engineering

1. Department of Water Engineering
2. Department of Wool Science (1986 - 1987) / Department of Wool and Animal Science (1988 - 1997)
3. Department of Zoology
4. Schools
5. Australian School of Taxation and Business Law
6. Graduate Research School (GRS)
7. Graduate School of the Built Environment
8. Graduate School of Business
9. Graduate School of Engineering
10. Greater Murray Clinical School
11. School of Rural Health
12. Rural Clinical School
13. Linguistics Unit
14. Department of Linguistics
15. Modern Greek Section
16. Modern Greek Studies
17. Optometry Section
18. Department of Optometry
19. Prince Henry / Prince of Wales Clinical School
20. Prince of Wales Clinical School
21. Radiochemical Laboratory
22. Department of Radiochemistry
23. Department of Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry
24. St George Clinical School
25. St George and Sutherland Clinical School
26. St Vincent's Clinical School
27. School of Accountancy
28. School of Accounting
29. School of Anatomy
30. School of Applied Geology
31. School of Applied Physics & Optometry
32. School of Applied Psychology
33. School of Psychology
34. School of Art (1)
35. School of Art (2)
36. School of Art Education
37. School of Art History and Art Education
38. School of Arts Education and Theory
39. School of Arts Education
40. School of Arts and Music Education
41. School of Applied and Performing Arts
42. School of Art Theory
43. School of Art History and Theory
44. School of Asian Business and Language Studies
45. School of International Business
46. School of Aviation
47. School of Banking and Finance
48. School of Biochemistry
49. School of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics
50. School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences (BEES)
51. School of Biological Science
52. School of Biological Sciences
53. School of Biological Technologies
54. School of Applied Bioscience
55. School of Biological Technology
56. School of Biotechnology
57. School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences (BABS)
58. School of Botany
59. School of Building
60. School of the Built Environment
61. School of Business Administration
62. School of Business Law and Taxation
63. School of Chemical Engineering & Industrial Chemistry
64. School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering
65. School of Chemical Engineering (2)
66. School of Chemical Sciences
67. School of Chemistry (2)
68. School of Chemical Technology
69. School of the College of Fine Arts
70. School of Community Medicine
71. School of Community Medicine, Health Services Management & Medical Education
72. School of Public Health and Community Medicine
73. School of Computer Science and Engineering
74. School of Design Studies
75. School of Drama
76. School of Theatre Studies
77. School of Economics
78. School of Education
79. School of Education Studies
80. School of Education (2)
81. School of English
82. School of English, Media & Performing Arts
83. School of the Arts and Media
84. School of Fibre Science & Technology
85. School of Food Technology
86. School of Food Science & Technology
87. School of French
88. School of Geology
89. School of Geography
90. School of German
91. School of German Studies
92. School of German and Russian Studies
93. School of Highway Engineering
94. School of History (1)
95. School of History (2)
96. School of History and Philosophy
97. School of Humanities
98. School of History and Philosophy of Science (1)
99. School of Science and Technology Studies
100. School of History and Philosophy of Science (2)
101. School of History and Political Science
102. School of Hospital Administration
103. School of Health Administration
104. School of Health Services Management
105. School of Human Genetics
106. School of Humanities and Languages
107. School of Industrial Relations and Organisational Behaviour
108. School of Information Systems
109. School of Information Systems, Technology and Management
110. School of Landscape Architecture
111. School of Law
112. School of Librarianship
113. School of Information, Library and Archive Studies
114. School of Media Arts (1)
115. School of Media Art
116. School of Media Arts (2)
117. School of Media & Communications
118. School of Media, Film & Theatre
119. School of Medical Sciences
120. School of Biomedical Sciences
121. School of Medicine
122. School of Metallurgy
123. School of Materials Science & Engineering
124. School of Microbiology
125. School of Microbiology & Immunology
126. School of Mineral Resources
127. School of Mines
128. School of Mining Engineering (3)
129. School of Modern Language Studies
130. School of Languages & Linguistics
131. School of International Studies
132. School of Music & Music Education
133. School of Nuclear Engineering
134. School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
135. School of Optometry
136. School of Optometry & Vision Science
137. School of Organisation and Management
138. School of Management
139. School of Paediatrics
140. School of Pathology
141. School of Performing Arts
142. School of Philosophy
143. School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
144. School of Physiology
145. School of Physiology & Pharmacology
146. School of Political Science (1)
147. School of Political Science (2)
148. School of Politics and International Relations
149. School of Primary and Computer Education
150. School of Teacher Education
151. School of Psychiatry
152. School of Risk and Actuarial Studies
153. School of Russian
154. School of Safety Science
155. School of Risk and Safety Sciences
156. School of Social Science and Policy
157. School of Social Sciences and International Studies
158. School of Social Sciences
159. School of Sociology
160. School of Sociology & Anthropology
161. School of Spanish
162. School of Spanish & Latin American Studies
163. School of Sport and Leisure Studies
164. School of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
165. School of Studio Arts
166. School of Studio Art
167. School of Surgery
168. School of Surveying
169. School of Geomatic Engineering
170. School of Surveying and Spatial Information Systems
171. School of Surveying and Geospatial Engineering
172. School of Textile Technology
173. School of Theatre & Film Studies
174. School of Theatre, Film & Dance Studies
175. School of Theatre, Film & Dance
176. School of Town Planning
177. School of Planning & Urban Development
178. School of Traffic Engineering
179. School of Transportation and Traffic Engineering
180. School of Transport and Highways
181. School of Western European Languages
182. School of Women's and Children's Health
183. School of Wool Technology
184. School of Wool & Pastoral Sciences
185. School of Zoology
186. South Western Sydney Clinical School

Units & Centres

1. Actuarial Studies Unit
2. Asian Studies Unit
3. Australian School of Taxation and Business Law
4. Centre for Biomedical Engineering (1976 - 1994) / Graduate School for Biomedical Engineering (1994 - )
5. Centre for Medical Education, Research and Development (CMERD) (1973 - 1983) / School of Medical Education (1983 - 2000)
6. Centre for Petroleum Engineering Studies (1984 - 1998) / School of Petroleum Engineering (1998 - )

Chancellor -  Mr David Gonski AC

Vice-Chancellor & President - Professor Attila Brungs

Provost - Scientia Professor Vlado Perkovic

Deputy Vice-Chancellors

1. Professor Merlin Crossley AM – Academic Quality
2. Professor Bronwyn Fox – Research & Enterprise
3. Professor Colin Grant – Global
4. Professor Sarah Maddison – Education & Student Experience
5. Professor Leanne Holt – Indigenous

UNSW provides a lively and inclusive student life to enrich students’ university experience beyond academics. At the heart of campus life is Arc – UNSW Student Life, which manages over 330 student clubs and societies spanning various interests, including sports, arts, cultural groups, and academic institutions. Being part of clubs and societies also provides opportunities to participate in workshops and events and earn accreditation through AHEGS for leadership roles.

UNSW is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for international students and providing resources and support to help them settle in and pursue their degrees.

The campus is equipped with excellent facilities to support study and social life. Popular study spaces like Morven Brown, Wallace Wurth, Quadrangle, and the Business School offer comfortable individual focus or group collaboration environments. The university’s busy calendar is filled with events to keep student life exciting and engaging throughout the year.

UNSW also values inclusivity and diversity. The Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion leads initiatives to support all students, including designated interfaith prayer, meditation, and reflection spaces across campus for students of all faiths. The Religious Centre on the Kensington campus provides multifaith services and spaces catering to various religious communities.

1. Total Students: 70,238
2. Local students: 42,543
3. International students: 27,695
4. Higher degree research candidates: 4,246
5. Online course enrolments: 52,978

Year: 2023

UNSW’s main campus at Kensington and Art & Design campuses are located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and are easily accessible by public transport.

Light Rail

UNSW is serviced by two light rail lines:

1. L2 Randwick Line: Runs from Circular Quay to Randwick with a stop at UNSW Gate 9 (High St & Wansey Rd).
2. L3 Kingsford Line: Runs from Circular Quay to Kingsford with a stop near University Mall on Anzac Parade.

Both lines operate frequently during peak hours.

Shuttle Buses

1. Campus Shuttle: Connects Kensington, Paddington, and Randwick campuses.
2. Night Shuttle: Runs on demand from 10:15 PM to 11:30 PM (Mon–Fri) within 2 km of Kensington campus. Free service available via UNSW Security at 9385-6000.

Living on campus offers a vibrant university experience, easy access to Sydney’s city and beaches, and a chance to build lasting friendships. UNSW provides diverse accommodation options to suit everyone:

1. Colleges: Inclusive communities with academic support, pastoral care, and social activities.
2. Apartments: Independent living options on or off campus, suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates, couples, and families.

Off-Campus Support

UNSW’s Off-Campus Accommodation Support (OCAS) helps students find safe, convenient housing with advice, resources, and personalized consultations. Services include:

1. Listings of shared housing and private rentals near campus
2. Flatmate matching service
3. Cost of living calculator for budgeting
4. Email alerts for available accommodation

Students are encouraged to inspect off-campus listings, as UNSW does not manage these properties.

1. Youth-Run Organisations
2. Volunteering
3. Online Courses (MOOCs)
4. Enter Competitions
5. Start Your Own Thing
6. Community Groups

UNSW is committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through collaborative partnerships that cross disciplines and sectors, working closely with academics, communities, governments, and industry.

University Partners:

1. Arizona State University (USA – PLuS Alliance)
2. Fiji National University (Fiji)
3. Gulu University (Uganda)
4. Kings College London (UK – PLuS Alliance)
5. Makerere University (Uganda)
6. University of Eldoret (Kenya)
7. University of Fiji (Fiji)
8. University of Medicine 2 (Myanmar)
9. University of Nairobi (Kenya)
10. University of the South Pacific (Fiji)
11. Yangon Technological University (Myanmar)

Community and NGO Partners:

1. Dharriwaa Elders Group
2. The Pacific Community (SPC)
3. Myanmar Red Cross Society
4. Love Mercy Foundation
5. Institute of Medical Research (Papua New Guinea)

Networks:

1. Sustainable Development Solutions Network
2. Research for Development Impact Network
3. Development Studies Association of Australia
4. Africa Australia Universities Network
5. Global Tech Alliance
6. Universitas 21
7. PLuS Alliance
8. Australian Myanmar Institute
9. Australian Council for International Development
10. Asian Studies Association of Australia

Key Alliances and Initiatives:

1. PLuS Alliance
2. Sydney Quantum Academy
3. TEDI-London
4. SPHERE
5. Project Mezze
6. NUW Alliance
7. International Universities Climate Alliance
8. University Social Responsibility Network
9. ACOSS-UNSW Sydney Poverty and Inequality Partnership

UNSW is Australia's most entrepreneurial university, dedicated to advancing fundamental knowledge and applying research to real-world challenges. The university's innovative work spans solar energy, cancer treatments, climate resilience, quantum computing, and more, driving a sustainable and equitable future.

Key Highlights:

1. Ranked in the top 20 universities globally (QS Rankings 2024).
2. #1 in Australia for NHMRC clinical trial grants.
3. Leading university for startups and spinouts based on university-derived technology.

Research Strengths:

1. Clean energy and photovoltaics
2. Emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing
3. Health sciences, including precision medicine and public health
4. Climate resilience and public policy

Collaboration and Infrastructure:

1. Strong partnerships with governments, industry, and communities to translate research into practical solutions.
2. Over $450 million invested in state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
3. Support for higher degree research candidates with access to expert supervision and industry-linked programs.

Tuition fees for international students may vary by programme (Undergraduate and Postgraduate).

Scholarships

1. International Scientia Coursework Scholarship
2. Australia's Global University Award
3. UNSW College Award
4. International Student Award

1. Rebel Wilson – Actress, comedian, producer, screenwriter, television and stage actor
2. Vajiralongkorn – Monarch (King of Thailand)
3. Simon Baker – Actor, film director, model, television actor
4. Nathalie Kelley – Actress
5. Scott Morrison – Politician (Former Prime Minister of Australia)
6. George Miller – Filmmaker, screenwriter, physician, manufacturer, director
7. Turia Pitt – Mining engineer, autobiographer, engineer, athletics competitor, motivational speaker, author
8. Usman Khawaja – Cricketer
9. Gladys Berejiklian – Politician, banker, business executive
10. Tupou VI of Tonga – Monarch, politician, diplomat
11. Markus Zusak – Writer, children’s writer, novelist
12. Peter Garrett – Human rights activist, singer, politician, peace activist, environmentalist

UNSW is proud to be rated the Most Employable University in Australia for six consecutive years. Its dedicated career Services supports its student’s professional growth through:

1. A dedicated UNSW job board featuring curated job listings, internships, and volunteering opportunities.
2. Professional development programs.
3. Career coaching and personalised support.
4. Global Learning Abroad Programs, including student exchanges and short overseas study tours.

#83 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings

#34 in Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report 2025

#19 in QS World University Rankings 2025

UNSW has multiple campuses across Sydney and Canberra, each located on the traditional, unceded lands of Aboriginal peoples: the Bedegal (Kensington campus), Gadigal (City and Paddington campuses), and Ngunnawal (UNSW Canberra). The university embraces a strong community spirit, inclusion, and sustainability across all locations.