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UNSW SYDNEY

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UNSW SYDNEY

Location

NSW

School Address

UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington NSW 2052, Australia

School Type

Public

Popular Majors

Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Business & Commerce, Law & Justice, Data & Technology, Medicine & Health, Psychology, Education Studies, Social Sciences

Website

www.unsw.edu.au

School Size

Approximately 70,000 total students and 7,500 staff members.

Why choose UNSW Sydney

19th in world universities (based on QS Ranking 2027)
AFR Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards, 2020–2026
1st in Australia for sustainability, QS World University Rankings, 2027
Australia’s most entrepreneurial university, Most new startups and spinout companies in 2024, (SCOPR)
Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards 2020–2026
Member of Australia’s top prestigious university Group of Eight
3rd in world university for Mineral & Mining Engineering (based on QS Ranking 2026)
13th in world university for Law & Legal Studies (based on QS Ranking 2026)
22nd in world university for Civil & Structural Engineering (based on QS Ranking 2026)
25th in world university for Environmental Sciences (based on QS Ranking 2026)
Located in Kensington (just a 15-minute drive from Sydney Airport)

About the school

UNSW Sydney, officially known as the University of New South Wales, is a leading Australian university and a prestigious member of the Group of Eight. Recognised for academic excellence, innovative teaching and world-class research, UNSW is a popular choice for international students planning to study in Australia.

The university’s main Kensington Campus is located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, close to the city centre. UNSW also operates campuses and teaching locations in Paddington, Sydney CBD, Canberra, regional New South Wales and Bengaluru, offering students access to diverse academic and professional opportunities.

UNSW Sydney is renowned for high-impact research in renewable energy, climate change, quantum technology, healthcare and sustainable development. With strong industry connections, modern facilities and career-focused programs, it remains one of the top universities in Australia for higher education and research.