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UNSW Sydney

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Sydney, Australia
83rd in World University Rankings 2025
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About

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UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse recognised by employers and organisations around the globe. Ranked in the top universities worldwide, UNSW is dedicated to bringing the brightest brains together and creating a better future for everyone.

  • Ranked 83rd university worldwide and 6th in Australia
  • Employable graduates: Ranked 1st in Australia and 29th globally for employment outcomes
  • 6 subjects ranked in the top 20 worldwide

From public health, climate science and sustainable cities, to human rights, the progress that the UNSW community makes can improve people’s lives worldwide. UNSW ensures students receive a truly hands-on and career-focused education to uncover their full potential. Students discover and grow their strengths through life-changing experiences and inspirational mentoring from world-renowned academics.

 

Our global alumni network

Our graduates are among the most employable in the world. Through UNSW’s strong connections with industry worldwide, students gain key skills and experiences and learn from internationally recognised academics and expert practitioners. UNSW graduates earn the highest median salaries of Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8) universities. A strong culture of entrepreneurship propels UNSW to the number one ranking in the country for the largest number of new startup and spinout companies founded through technology developed at the University. 

 

Research for a better future

UNSW is a pioneer of interdisciplinary research in fields such as inequality, clean energy, and healthcare. The University is at the forefront of key developments in solar power and quantum computing technology. Breakthrough medical research at UNSW has led to significant increases in IVF and heart transplant success rates around the world. UNSW is ranked the third best in Australia in sustainability for its commitment to tackling global environmental, social and governance challenges.

 

World-class teaching

UNSW Sydney offers students a learning experience packed with academic programs, student activities and educational services. Its academics are recognised as world-leaders in their fields. Students at the University also benefit from its modern facilities and rigorous career-focused education.

There are hundreds of award-winning degree and double degree combinations available at UNSW. Six of UNSW’s subjects are in the world’s top 20, including accounting & finance, environmental sciences, and several engineering specialisations. UNSW also offers the world’s first bachelor’s degree in quantum engineering as well as Australia’s most in-demand medicine degrees. That’s why UNSW is where the hardest-working and highest-achieving students from around the world study and succeed. 

 

Student Life

There are more than 330 student clubs at UNSW, ranging from academic and cultural interests to sports and hobbies. Students make lifelong friends, find companions from their home countries and meet new people from all over the world, including local Australian students. 

UNSW’s dedicated Cultural Mentor Program helps new international students settle in to life and study in Sydney.  

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Rankings

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at UNSW Sydney

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
46 F : 54 M (1)
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International student percentage
41% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
35.6 (1)
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Student total
46165 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at UNSW Sydney

See below for a range of subjects taught at UNSW Sydney

Life Sciences=84th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Law32nd

  • Law

Education=55th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities101–125th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics=97th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health=74th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science83rd

  • Computer Science

Engineering=64th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences=100th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology59th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences88th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics
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Downloads

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2025 International Quick Guide.pdf

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2025 International PG Guide.pdf

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2025 International UG Guide.pdf