Overview
Established in 1949, the University of New South Wales is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Sydney (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New South Wales. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of New South Wales (UNSW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 76-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNSW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | University of New South Wales |
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| Acronym | UNSW |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Motto | Scientia Manu et Mente Knowledge by Hand and Mind |
| Colours | Black and gold |
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University Location
| Address | Gate 9, High Street, Kensington Sydney 2052 New South Wales Australia |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of University of New South Wales's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of New South Wales's Facebook page review
University of New South Wales's X page review
University of New South Wales's Youtube page review
University of New South Wales's Instagram page review
University of New South Wales's official LinkedIn profile
University of New South Wales's official TikTok channel