University of New South Wales

UNSW is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia`s leading research-intensive universities, and of the prestigious Universitas 21 international network. It is renowned for the quality of its graduates and its commitment to new and creative approaches to education and research. One of Australia`s most cosmopolitan universities, UNSW has over 50,000 students from diverse backgrounds, with an international student population representing more than 120 countries. The only Australian research-intensive university established with a scientific and technological focus, UNSW continues to build on its reputation for world class research in areas critical to the future, with an emphasis on practical application and impact. UNSW`s extensive international links and close relationships with business and industry ensure that its graduates are in high demand with employers, both in Australia and overseas. UNSW graduates earn among the highest median salaries in Australia.

UNSW`s aspiration is to continuously improve our position as a leading research-intensive university in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on contemporary and social issues through defined strengths in professional, scientific and technological fields. The University seeks to make a significant contribution to the development of knowledge, to learning and teaching, to our students, and to society.

Foundation year: 1949
Short name: UNSW
Type: Public
Students: 41360
Faculty: 1360
Faculty/Students Ratio: 30:1
Region: Oceania
Location: Sydney, NSW