University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

About University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

UNSW is officially Australia’s number one university, combining world-leading research and education to drive positive societal impact. The university does not just prepare students for a job; it channels students’ unique potential and interests to unlock a fulfilling career that solves real issues. 

Why UNSW Sydney?

• Australia’s number one university, in the top 20 globally: UNSW’s performance is a proud reflection of its talented community, world-class research and real-world impact.

• Australia’s most entrepreneurial university: Backed by more than 50 research centres and 7,500 academics, UNSW is at the forefront of developments in clean energy, climate resilience, emerging technologies, health science and public policy. The Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) technology that is used in more than 90 per cent of the world’s solar energy was invented and developed at UNSW under the leadership of Professor Martin Green.

• A safe and vibrant city: Based in Sydney, UNSW’s vibrant campuses house over 330 student clubs and societies that organise year-round events, sports, volunteering opportunities, health and wellness sessions, and more that students can enjoy and be a part of.

Connect with industry leaders

UNSW has partnered with Deloitte India to establish a Centre of Excellence in AI & Innovation at the Bengaluru campus. Students will benefit from exposure to real-world projects and experiential learning to build the essential industry-ready skills for the future

Access tuition fee awards and scholarships

All Resident Indian Citizens automatically receive a tuition fee award of up to 10 per cent, which is incorporated into the published fee rates. UNSW also offers equity and merit scholarships to Resident Indian Citizens, covering up to full tuition fees.

Graduate outcomes

• Australia’s number one university for employment outcomes: UNSW has a strong reputation among global employers. Students will develop work-ready skills and meaningful connections with industry professionals. Many of the university’s graduates are employed by top global organisations, such as Baker McKenzie, Cisco, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Google, JPMorganChase, Meta, Microsoft, NASA, NVIDIA, PwC, Siemens, Tata Group, TikTok and UNESCO. UNSW’s alumni also command the highest median salaries among Australia's leading research universities, as reported in the QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, medium-term, 2024.
• Internships and placements: Students get to boost their employability by working directly with industry and community partners on real-world projects. Through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities, like internships and placements, students will apply their learning, gain degree credits and build essential career skills.
• Gaining a competitive edge: Exclusively for international students, the Professional Development Program offers workshops and work experience opportunities to prepare them for the global workforce.
• Building connections beyond graduation: Students can connect with UNSW’s alumni network, which spans more than 140 countries, and be inspired, mentored and supported by industry experts. The network supports students throughout their degree and unlocks doors after they graduate.
• Starting a global career in Sydney: Students can unlock numerous career opportunities in Australia’s business and technology capital with a post-study work visa. This visa allows them to work full time in Australia for two to four years upon completing eligible university studies.
• Launching a start-up: UNSW turns ideas into real-world outcomes. Backed by more than 50 research centres and 7,500 academics, the university is at the forefront of developments in clean energy, climate resilience, emerging technologies, health science and public policy.

What’s new

UNSW Bengaluru

From August 2026, students can receive a global top 20 education in India. UNSW Bengaluru – UNSW’s new international campus in India’s innovation capital – will offer a globally-recognised education, empower innovative research and build meaningful connections with industry.

QS World University Rankings, 2027

UNSW Sydney has been ranked among the global top 20 universities in the prestigious 2027 QS World University Rankings for a fourth consecutive year. The university is now officially Australia’s number one university, driving positive societal impact with its staff and students with world-leading research and education.

Top100 Future Leaders Competition

The Australian Financial Review’s Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards 2026, which identifies the best talent produced in Australian universities, has recognised UNSW Sydney students as the most employable for the seventh year in a row. Forty students from the university stood out as most employable, the highest of any university.