UNSW Australia

The University of New South Wales prepares students for global career success.

UNSW graduates make more than a living. They make a difference.

FAST FACTS

FOUNDED

1949

LOCATED IN

Sydney

9 FACULTIESArts and Social SciencesAustralian School of BusinessBuilt EnvironmentCollege of Fine ArtsEngineeringLaw MedicineScienceAustralian Defence Force

RANKINGS- 52 in 2013 QS World rankings- 16 subjects in top 50- Accounting and Finance in top 10

52,582Student

Enrolments

14,607International Students

37,975Local Students

31,089Bachelor

12,519Master

7,737Staff

TOP EARNERStudents in top 5% for medianstarting salaries and highest of anyuniversity in NSW

More than 300 undergraduate and 600 postgraduatedegrees inprogressive and relevant curricula

Ranked 24 for

Employerreputation

2013 QSWorld

Rankings

FAST FACTS

TOPRANKED

UNIVERSITY IN NSW BY THE EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH IN AUSTRALIA

REPORT

HIGHESTCITATIONS PER PAPER OF ANY AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY IN 26 AREAS

66 Schools97 Affiliated

Institutes13 Residential

Colleges

BESTRESULT IN NEW NHMRC CENTRES OF RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

EXCHANGE

LAUNCHED EASY ACCESS IP, OFFERING MOST OF OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TOCOMPANIES FORFREE

UNSW STUDENTS Our diverse student population is

career focused and in high demand

innovative teaching and extensive international and industry links give our graduates a competitive edge

UNSW has one of Australia’s most diverse student populations

one-third of our students are the first in their family to attend university

international students from more than 130 countries, extensive global links, with international universities

84% of undergraduates in full time employment within three months of degree completion.

Universitas 21, the leading global network of research-intensive universities

ALLIANCES

Universitas 21, the leading global network of research-intensive universities

Universitas 21, the leading global network of research-intensive universitiesUniversitas 21Group of Eight (Go8), a

coalition of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities

•Attract the highest levels of research funding: competitive grants, industry funding

•Are the top-ranked Australian universities in international rankings

•Enrol more than half of research higher degree students

•Attract the highest performing Australian school students

•Offer the lowest student-staff ratios of all Australian universities

•Provide strong outcomes for international students

ALLIANCES

• leading global network of research-intensive universities

• foster global citizenship and institutional

innovation through research-inspired teaching and learning, student mobility, connecting students and staff, and wider advocacy for internationalisation

• 27 members

Universitas 21, the leading global network of research-intensive universities

Global Alliance of Technological Universities is a network of the world’s top technological universities. The Alliance aims to address global societal issues to which science and technology could be their solution.

ALLIANCES

Association Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), leading global network of research-intensive universities

Global Engineering Education Exchange Program – GE3 Allows engineering students at member universities to go abroad on exchange

ALLIANCES

Vibrant campus life

New Accommodation opened in 2014,  Colombo House, Fig Tree Hall and the Kensington Colleges

UNSW offers students more than 200 clubs and 32 international student associations on campus

The UNSW Sports Association coordinates 42 recreational sporting clubs

The UNSW social calendar is packed with events to keep students active and entertained throughout the year

Whether their interest is sports, theatre, arts, comedy, music, cooking classes, language or just big parties – they will find something they love at UNSW

Facilities

News agencies and shops

Gymnasium and Olympic sized

swimming pool

Theatres and performance spaces

Student bar, cafes, dining options

World class library

Campus wide, free WIFI Internet

Express transport services

Health Centre, dentist and pharmacy

UNSW is located in the eastern suburbs of

Sydney, within easy reach of the city’s

commercial and cultural centre

We’re even closer to Sydney’s most

popular beaches and parks, including

Bondi and Coogee Beach

Sydney’s entertainment precinct Fox

Studios are close by

UNSW is well served by public transport

links in all directions across Sydney

And we’re only 20 minutes away from

Sydney International Airport

Outstanding Location

Student Exchange Feb – Jun Jul – Nov

Spend one or two semesters overseas at a partner university

Practicum Exchange Program

6 – 12 months Obtain research experience at a partner university

Study Abroad Semester Program

Feb – Jun Jul – Nov

Students can come to UNSW for 6 - 12 months if their university is a Study Abroad partner university or not

Summer Down Under Nov – Feb Experience Sydney during summer whilst sampling UNSW courses and campus life

English Language Courses Every 5 weeks Prepare students for university life and improve academic English language skills to university level

Global Education at UNSW

New Welcome Centre

• Student Lounge

• Ticketing System

• Computers and Ipads

• Outdoor area

New Colombo Plan

Australian Government scholarships supporting study and internship opportunities in the Indo Pacific region

•2013 - Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and Singapore. Expanded in 2015  •2 types of scholarships: 

• Scholarships Program: up to AU$67,000 and includes language studies and internship / mentorship components

• Mobility Program:  semester based or short term study with up to $3000 for short term study and $7000 for semester study

Guaranteed Housing Students can apply for on-campus accommodation at recently

renovated Kensington Colleges Fig Tree Hall, Colombo House and University Terraces

Catered Options

•The Kensington Colleges (Basser, Baxter & Goldstein) – with shared and private bathrooms

•Fig Tree Hall – alcohol free with male and female only floors and own private bathroom

Self-Catered Options

•The University Terraces - located close to transport, shops, cafes, bars and supermarket.

•Colombo House - residents can prepare all their own meals and each room has it’s own private bathroom.

Other On Campus Fully Catered Options

•International House•New College•Shalom College

How to apply for Exchange

Exchange Advisors

Elena Sinitsyna USA and Canada advisor4americas@unsw.edu.au

Suzan Dankha Europe (maternity leave) advisor4europe@unsw.edu.au  Andrew Fester Asia, India, Israel, Latin America and South Africa advisor4asia@unsw.edu.au

Roberta Andrade United Kingdom advisor4uk@unsw.edu.au Catherine Schedlich Practicum and short courses practicum@unsw.edu.au or advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au

Global Education team is here to help!

Airport pick up Language and conversation skills Volunteering opportunities Sun and Surf Safety programs Clubs and Societies Trips and social events Aussie Mate Program Orientation sessions Information on Housing Money and Banking OSHC health insurance

• Research Exchange • International Internships• Summer and Winter Sessions • Volunteers Abroad• Student Conferences, Studios, and

Field Trips

UNSW Global Opportunities Blog: http://blogs.unsw.edu.au/globaled/

Other Global Education

OpportunitiesWe promote opportunities to UNSW

students. Let us know if you have any

Michelle FloranceDeputy Director – Global Education and International RecruitmentEmail: m.florance@unsw.edu.au

Anna MartinAssociate Director – Global Education and Student Exchange Email: anna.martin@unsw.edu.au

Michelle KofodAssociate Director – Global Education and Practicum Exchange Email: m.kofod@unsw.edu.au

Contact