The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities. Established in 1949, it is ranked among the top 50 universities in the world, renowned for the quality of its graduates and its world class research. There are more than 52,000 students currently studying at UNSW, including over 12,000 international students from 120 countries. UNSW commands two offshore offices in Europe, including one in Germany.

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UNSW is a comprehensive teaching and research university with international recognition in photovoltaics, solar energy, quantum computing, interactive cinema and HIV/Aids research. A foundation member of the Group of Eight leading research universities in Australia, UNSW is also one of only three Australian institutions in the prestigious Universitas 21, a consortium of 23 leading universities in 15 countries.

UNSW is highly regarded in the international academic community. It consistently scores highly in a range of national and international rankings including the following:

• UNSW is the first university in the world to be awarded a five star plus ranking by QS World University Rankings
• Ranked 49^th in the world overall in the 2011 QS World University Rankings
• Ranked 4^th most research-intensive university in Australia in the Excellence in Research for Australia Report
• 1st in Australia and 35^th in the world for the UNSW AGSM MBA in the 2011 Financial Times (UK) Ranking of MBA Programs

• Maximum 5 star ratings in 8 key performance indicators in the 2011 Australian Good Universities Guide
• Recognised as the top university in Australia for teaching and learning in the latest Australian Federal Government's Learning and Teaching Performance Fund
• Consistently ranked as one of the leading Engineering faculties in Australia

Location

Located in Sydney, Australia's largest city, UNSW is close to the city's main business hub, providing easy access to a wide range of academic, cultural and social activities. All three UNSW campuses - Kensington, Paddington and Canberra - provide a vibrant educational and communal environment. The 38 hectare Kensington site, the main UNSW campus, is located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, approximately 15 minutes from the Central Business District and Sydney Harbour, and 10 minutes from popular east-coast beaches such as the famous Coogee Beach and Bondi Beach. The Kensington campus is also a 15-minute taxi-ride from Sydney International Airport.

Academic Environment

UNSW offers a wide range of premium professional degree programs, pre-university/foundation studies and English language courses.  More than 900 degree programs are available at UNSW, ranging from undergraduate programs (Bachelor degrees at pass and honours level) to postgraduate coursework programs (Master degrees, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates) and postgraduate research programs (Master by thesis and Doctor of Philosophy). Programs are offered through the Faculties of: Arts and Social Sciences; Built Environment; Australian School of Business; College of Fine Arts; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Science and UNSW@ADFA, at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra.

UNSW students enjoy a balance of cutting-edge online facilities and indispensable face-to-face teaching and are encouraged to take advantage of the multi-disciplinary studies.

The Student Experience

UNSW is a vibrant intellectual, research and cultural hub. It offers a modern, dynamic and innovative teaching and learning environment with extensive social and recreational facilities. The UNSW campus is a beautiful, architecturally sophisticated place, offering an enviable cosmopolitan lifestyle for staff and students.

Study and research facilities are comprehensive, with a library network housing more than two million volumes and extensive electronic resources. There are hundreds of sport, recreational, social, political and religious clubs and societies, a vibrant cafe scene and an award-winning bookshop. Student support services include airport reception, accommodation placement services, orientation programs, academic and language support, and counselling services.

Global Education + Global Networks = Global Opportunities

In Germany UNSW strives to build and manifest relationships with universities, professional bodies, corporate and government sectors and engaged international alumni.

UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8), a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities.

The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington. It is within easy reach of the city's commercial and cultural centre (less than 10 kilometres) and even closer to Sydney's most popu lar beaches.

UNSW has eight Faculties - Arts and Social Sciences; Built Environment; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Science; the Australian School of Business and the College of Fine Arts - which offer an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs.

Australia's 1st international university - UNSW has been enrolling significant numbers of international students since 1951. UNSW is strongly committed to international education and research and is part of a global network of universities. The university is an active member of Universitas 21, an international alliance of 23 leading universities in 15 countries and maintains relationships with over 250 universities worldwide.

For more information visit www.international.unsw.edu.au