University of New South Wales
(UNSW)
Location
Sydney, Australia
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Student Population
64,000
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Year Established
1949
Fun fact:Â UNSW is home to a large population of stray cats, resulting in the formation of the Campus Cat Coalition (CCC). The CCC is made up of students, staff, and community volunteers with a mission to humanely trap, vaccinate, and rehome the cats where possible, or release them back onto campus, where they are fed and monitored by CCC volunteers.
Top 20 Worldwide
Consistently ranking in the top 20 in the world (QS), UNSW is also a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) with world-leading research environment across medicine, engineering, business, and law.Â
Career-Ready Graduates
Voted Australia's most employable university for seven years in a row (AFR, 2020-26). Students benefit from deep industry connections with global firms and a strong alumni network in North America, which includes one of our founders!
Vibrant Coastline Campus
Located just minutes from Coogee Beach in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, UNSW is one of the closest Australian campuses to the water—a surfer's dream!
Innovative and Green
Considered Australia's most entrepreneurial university, with the most new startups and spinout companies in 2024, (SCOPR). It also ranks #1 in Australia for sustainability and social impact (QS Sustainability Rankings, 2026).
FEatured Programs
Bachelor's or Master's in Mining Engineering
Engineering is arguably UNSW's flagship faculty and is the largest engineering department in Australia. Its undergraduate and graduate programs in Mineral & Mining Engineering are consistently ranked #1 in Australia and #2 in the world (QS Subject Rankings).
Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed) / Doctor of Medicine (MD)
The UNSW Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine is a 6-year accelerated medical degree that will equip you with the research skills and clinical experience you need to navigate the complex and ever-changing medical industry. Start your medical career at one of the top medical schools in the world.
This program will prepare you for an in-demand profession. Leverage experts from three renowned schools – Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Engineering, and Economics – and graduate with a degree from a global top 20 university.
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Other Popular Degrees
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Bachelor of Design
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Bachelor of Engineering (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)
Study across computational, industrial, and integrated design, giving you the freedom to shape a deisgn career aligned with your goals.
Gain hands-on experience working with solar energy devices, modules, and systems. Includes 60 days of approved industry training.
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Master of Materials Technology
The degree will prepare you to work across industries such as emergency services, defense, surveying, logistics, and more.
Designing high-performance materials for vehicles, green energy technology, and more. Ranked #1 in Australia for materials science.
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Master of Journalism and Communication
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Master of Physical Oceanography
Build practical skills in journalism and communication while gaining deep insight into the social, political, and economic forces that shape media.
Offers graduates in science, engineering, or relevant disciplines advanced access to understanding the ocean’s physical processes.
Discover Sydney, New South Wales
Experience the incomparable magic of Sydney, where iconic beaches meet a thriving multicultural metropolis. Studying at UNSW puts you in the heart of Australia's global city, famous for its outdoor lifestyle and world-leading innovation. Join a diverse community of ambitious students in a city that perfectly blends academic excellence with coastal adventure.