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University of New South Wales

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Overview

University of New South Wales is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1949, University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Department of Education. 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 or use the website search engine below. This 77-year-old Australian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 70-79%. This places it among a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. UNSW also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of New South Wales's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of New South Wales's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of New South Wales' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of New South Wales's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UNSW
Founded 1949
Motto Scientia Manu et Mente
Knowledge by Hand and Mind
Colours Black and gold
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Location

Address Gate 9, High Street, Kensington
Sydney
2052 New South Wales
Australia
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University of New South Wales Phone Number (0)2 9385 1000
University of New South Wales Fax Number (0)2 9385 2000
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of New South Wales is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of New South Wales's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia
  • National ELT Accreditation Scheme Limited (NEAS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of New South Wales as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of New South Wales Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of New South Wales is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of New South Wales's academic range and degree level offering.



University of New South Wales: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of New South Wales Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of New South Wales Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of New South Wales categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of New South Wales.



University of New South Wales: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of New South Wales Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of New South Wales website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of New South Wales Admission Info


University of New South Wales's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of New South Wales is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of New South Wales's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of New South Wales has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of New South Wales's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of New South Wales's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of New South Wales has more than 18000 international students.


University of New South Wales's Admission Office Admission Office

Gate 9, High St, UNSW
Kensington 2052



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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of New South Wales's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of New South Wales Size and Profile


University of New South Wales's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of New South Wales has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of New South Wales's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of New South Wales's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


University of New South Wales's Control Type Control Type

University of New South Wales is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of New South Wales's Entity Type Entity Type

University of New South Wales is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of New South Wales's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of New South Wales's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of New South Wales's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of New South Wales's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


University of New South Wales's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of New South Wales is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of New South Wales Facilities


University of New South Wales's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of New South Wales's Library


University of New South Wales's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of New South Wales's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of New South Wales's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of New South Wales Services


University of New South Wales's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of New South Wales's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of New South Wales's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of New South Wales's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of New South Wales's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of New South Wales Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of New South Wales consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of New South Wales
  • 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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Memberships and Affiliations

University of New South Wales Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of New South Wales's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Group of Eight (go8)
  • Universities Australia
  • Universitas 21 (U21)
  • Global Alliance of Technological Universities (GlobalTech)
  • PLuS Alliance
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of New South Wales public or private?

University of New South Wales is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of New South Wales profit or non-profit?

University of New South Wales is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of New South Wales in terms of enrollment?

University of New South Wales has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of New South Wales in terms of academic staff?

University of New South Wales's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is University of New South Wales a coeducational institution?

University of New South Wales is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of New South Wales use?

University of New South Wales's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is University of New South Wales affiliated with?

None.

Does University of New South Wales admit international students?

Yes. University of New South Wales has more than 18000 international students.

What is University of New South Wales's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of New South Wales's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of New South Wales UNSW?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of New South Wales UNSW located?

University of New South Wales is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Address: Gate 9, High Street, Kensington.

Is University of New South Wales UNSW accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of New South Wales is accredited by Department of Education (since ).

Does University of New South Wales offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of New South Wales offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of New South Wales have a university library?

Yes

Does University of New South Wales provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of New South Wales have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of New South Wales offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of New South Wales offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of New South Wales offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of New South Wales have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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