Established in 1949 with a unique focus on the scientific, technological and professional disciplines, UNSW is a leading Australian university committed to making a difference through pioneering research and preparing the next generation of talented global citizens for career success.
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UNSW has a proud tradition of sustained innovation, focusing on areas critical to our future – from climate change and renewable energies to lifesaving medical treatments and breakthrough technologies. In the social sciences, UNSW research informs policy and expert commentary in key issues facing society ranging from human rights and constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians to public health and population ageing.
UNSW offers an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. We attract talented students from across Australia and around the world. Our 50,000-plus students come from 128 countries, making us one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan universities. Our emphasis on quality continues to push up entry standards with record demand from the State’s top school leavers.
The main UNSW campus is located on a 38 hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Other major campuses are Art & Design in Paddington and UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
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UNSW’s main campus is on a 38-hectare site, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. It attracts students from Australia and around the world, with more than 50,000 students from 128 countries studying one of the many undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. It focuses on areas critical to our future, from renewable energies and climate change to breakthrough technologies and medical treatments.
Scholarships
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We offer scholarships for international students
A wide range of scholarships is available to international students. Scholarships are specific to countries, study areas and research areas. For more, go to UNSW scholarships.
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