History
The University was incorporated by Act of the Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney in 1949, but its character and idea can be traced back to the formation of the Sydney Mechanics Institute in 1843, leading to the formation of the Sydney Technical College in 1878. The Institute sought ‘the diffusion of scientific and special knowledge’, the College sought to apply and teach it.
Education
At UNSW, we’ll help you develop the knowledge and hands-on skills to support your goals and ambitions, whatever they might be. Explore all types of UNSW degrees and take the next step in your career journey.
Research
UNSW is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities and has a strong international reputation. Postgraduate research candidates undertake research through supervision with some of Australia's leading researchers to produce a thesis In the AOM Lab., where there is support from experienced researchers enabling the development of laboratory and scientific writing skills.
Career
UNSW can link you with potential employers and help you develop the skills you need for your career beyond the classroom.
Distance Learning Courses
- Bachelor Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
- B.Eng./B.A. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Arts
- B.Eng./LL.B. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Laws
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Computer Science
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Science
- Master Biomedical Engineering
- Master City Planning
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Honours)
- M.Eng. Engineering
- B.Eng. Engineering (Honours)
- M.Eng. Engineering - Biomedical
- M.Eng. Engineering - Mining
- M.Eng. Engineering Science
- Master Engineering Science
- Bachelor Industrial Design (Honours)
- B.Eng. Materials Science (Honours)
- Master Materials Technology
- M.Eng. Mining Engineering
- B.Eng. Mining Engineering (Honours)
- Master Space Engineering
- B.Eng. Surveying (Honours)
- Master Systems Engineering
- Bachelor Actuarial Studies (Honours)
- Master Applied Economics
- Master Aviation Management
- Bachelor Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
- B.A./LL.B. Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce (International)
- Master Business
- Master Capability Management
- Master Commerce
- Master Commerce (Extension)
- BCom Commerce (Honours)
- Master Data Science and Decisions
- Master Decision Analytics
- Bachelor Economics (Honours)
- Master Finance
- Master Financial Analysis
- Master Financial Technology
- M.B.A. International Business
- Master Logistics Management
- Master Management
- Master Master of Analytics
- Master Professional Accounting
- Master Project Management
- Master Public Leadership and Policy
- Master Strategic People Management
- Master Strategy and Security
- Master Sustainment Management
- Master Taxation
- Master Actuarial Studies
- Master Applied Economics
- Bachelor Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
- Bachelor Bachelor of Economics
- B.Eng./B.A. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Arts
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
- B.Sc./B.A. Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
- Bachelor Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Master Data Science and Decisions
- Master Development Studies
- Bachelor Economics (Honours)
- Master Forensic Mental Health
- Master International Relations
- Master Journalism and Communication
- Bachelor Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- Bachelor Psychological Science (Honours)
- Master Psychology (Clinical)
- Master Psychology (Forensic)
- Master Public Policy and Governance
- Bachelor Social Science (Honours)
- Master Strategy and Security
- B.Eng. Surveying (Honours)
- Master War Studies
- Master Animation and Visual Effects
- Master Architecture
- Bachelor Bachelor of Architectural Studies
- B.A. Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor Bachelor of Music - Bachelor of Arts
- Master City Planning
- Bachelor Computational Design (Honours)
- Master Design
- Bachelor Design
- B.A. Design (Honours)
- B.A. Fine Arts
- BFA/ BA Fine Arts and Arts
- Bachelor Industrial Design
- Bachelor Industrial Design (Honours)
- Master Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor Media (Honours)
- Bachelor Media Arts
- B.A. Media Arts (Honours)
- BMus Music (Honours)
- Master Actuarial Studies
- B.Sc./LL.B. Advanced Mathematics (Honours) - Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Medical Science
- B.Sc. Bachelor of Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts
- Master Financial Mathematics
- B.Sc. Food Science (Honours)
- Master Information Technology
- Master Mathematics
- B.Sc. Science (Honours)
- B.Sc. Science (International)
- Master Space Operations
- Master Statistics
- Master Animation and Visual Effects
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Computer Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Information Systems
- Bachelor Computational Design (Honours)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- Bachelor Computer Science (Honours)
- B.Sc./B.A. Computer Science - Arts
- B.Sc./LL.B. Computer Science - Bachelor of Laws
- Master Cyber Security
- Master Cyber Security
- Bachelor Cyber Security
- Master Cyber Security Operations
- Master Data Science and Decisions
- M.Sc. Health Data Science
- Master Information Technology
- Master Master of Analytics
- Master Master of Data Science
- B.Sc. Science
- Master Interpreting
- Master Journalism and Communication
- Bachelor Media (Honours)
- Bachelor Media Arts
- B.A. Media Arts (Honours)
- Master Translation
- Master Translation and Interpreting
- B.Sc./LL.B. Advanced Mathematics (Honours) - Bachelor of Law
- B.A./LL.B. Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws
- B.Eng./LL.B. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Laws
- B.Sc./LL.B. Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Law
- B.Sc./LL.B. Computer Science - Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor Criminology and Criminal Justice
- JD Juris Doctor
- JD Juris Doctor
- LL.M. Law
- M.Sc. Property and Development
- Master Applied Linguistics
- Bachelor Arts and Social Sciences (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Architectural Studies
- B.A. Bachelor of Arts
- B.Eng./B.A. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Arts
- Bachelor Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor Bachelor of Music - Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor Bachelor of Psychological Science
- B.Sc./B.A. Computer Science - Arts
- Master Interpreting
- B.A. Media Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- Master Translation and Interpreting
- Bachelor Bachelor of Medical Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
- Master Clinical Optometry
- Master Forensic Mental Health
- Master Global Health
- Master Global Health (Extension)
- M.Sc. Health Data Science
- Bachelor International Public Health
- Master Psychology (Clinical)
- Master Public Health
- Bachelor Vision Science
- Master Women's Health Medicine
- M.Ed. Education
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- Bachelor Psychological Science (Honours)
- Master Teaching (Primary)
- Master Teaching (Secondary)
- Master Aviation Management
- Bachelor Bachelor of Aviation (Flying)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
- Master Food Science
- B.Sc. Food Science (Honours)
- Master Forensic Mental Health
- Bachelor Social Science (Honours)
- Master War Studies
- B.Eng./B.Sc. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Environmental Management
- Master Environmental Management
- M.Sc. Property and Development
- B.Sc. Science (Honours)
- B.Sc. Science (International)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science
Student services
The International Student Experience Unit (ISEU) at UNSW Sydney is the first point of contact for new arriving international students. We are always here to help with personalised advice and information about all aspects of university life, student visa, wellbeing, academic performance or if you need help but don’t know where to go.
Housing services
- Living on campus at UNSW Australia provides more than just a place to live. It provides a home - as supportive, safe and secure as a true home should be. More than this, it provides a community lifestyle that encourages the new friendships and experiences that are essential to a fulfilling University life. Being on campus at UNSW is about being a part of a community.
- The UNSW Apartments are located either on-campus or off campus and are designed for independent living for undergraduates and postgraduates, including couples and families with children.
Library services
Main Library and Law Library, Kensington and UNSW Paddington Library.
Library space and facilities
- Printing, copying & scanning
- Room bookings
- Computers in the library
- Information Kiosks
ICT services
Access to the UniWide wireless network is available to all current UNSW students. Please note that UniWide access is not available to the general public.
Medical services
- We provide a quality health service to the students, staff and visitors of UNSW.
- Our doctors, nurses and administration staff are non-judgemental and are here to help you with any concerns you may have about your health and wellbeing.
Campus life
UNSW, located in the eastern suburbs, is just minutes away from the city and is easily accessible from Central Station and other major transportation hubs located throughout Sydney.
- Kensington Campus
- Paddington Campus
- UNSW CBD Campus
- Randwick Campus
- Cliffbrook Campus
- David Phillips Field
- Manly Vale Campus
- UNSW Canberra
Student clubs
Discover new connections and knowledge by joining a UNSW student club or society. We have over 300 student-run clubs and societies supported by ARC to enrich your experience and help you get involved in our dynamic campus community. Whether it’s sports, educational clubs, creative hobbies or secret passions, UNSW has something to offer for everyone. Get involved in anything from the Chocolate Society to Oxfam UNSW.
We hold two of the world's leading business school accreditations: AACSB and EQUIS. These are complemented by accreditations from recognised professional bodies. UNSW Business School also holds accreditation from the US-based AACSB International.