University of New South Wales
Region information
Sydney is the largest, oldest and most international city in Australia, and is capital of the state of New South Wales. It is the home of Australian business and finance, and the engine room of the Australian economy.
The city, home to around 5 million people, is situated on what is considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful harbours, and boasts sunshine, clear skies and beautiful beaches which enrich the healthy lifestyles enjoyed by its citizens. The city is a vibrant, welcoming,
Sydney offers students of any background a perfect balance between lifestyle and study, and is a place that offers and encourages a wealth of future opportunities for students who choose to study here.
University
Founded in 1949 the University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of Australia's most prestigious teaching and research universities. Highly regarded for its teaching excellence and research innovation in the international academic community, UNSW has consistently ranked in the top 50 in the Times Higher Education Report of World University Rankings. UNSW is home to the
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A foundation member of the Group of Eight, the consortium of Australia's leading research universities, UNSW has a strong research reputation across the board.
UNSW has 60 years experience in welcoming and integrating International students into our world renowned programs of study and research. More than 45,000 students study at UNSW including over 10,000 international students from over 130 countries.
UNSW offers acclaimed Degree Programs from Bachelor to PhD level, and a Foundation Studies Program for University entry and an extensive range of specialist English Language courses.
Over 600 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree programs are offered within the following faculties:
- Arts and Social Sciences
- The Built Environment
- The College of Fine Arts
- Australian School of Business (Including the Australian Graduate School of Management MBA)
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine
- Science.
The University hosts over 65 research centres, with 5 prestigious National Cooperative Research Centres. These include the National Centre for Quantum Computing, the National Centre for Information and Communications Technology, the National Vision CRC, National Centre for Photovoltaics and Photonics, and the National Centre for Drug and Alcohol Research.
Other areas of research excellence at UNSW include Advanced Materials, Brain Science and Neuroscience, Cancer and Vascular Biology, Civil, Structural and Applied Engineering, Complex Systems Modelling and Mathematics, Climate Change and Climate Modelling, Creative Performing and Visual Arts, Economics and Finance, Enabling Sciences, Health and Ageing, History and Philosophy, HIV/AIDS Social Research and Immunology, Protenomics Genomics and Tissue Engineering, Public Policy, Information Technology, Robotics, Water
UNSW offers a complete range of student services and facilities including airport reception, orientation programs, academic and language support, modern computing and laboratory facilities, libraries, health and counselling services, religious facilities, clubs and international student associations, bookshops, banks, modern restaurants and sports facilities.
English Language Centre: http://www.lang.unsw.edu.au/
University Foundation Studies: http://www.ufs.unsw.edu.au/documents/information-other-languages/2010-ufs-information-russian.pdf
UNSW Institute of Languages: http://www.languages.unsw.edu.au/internationalFlyers/Russian%20-flyer.pdf
International student scholarship information:
- research scholarships — http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au/
- general scholarships and awards — http://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/.
UNSW Kensington campus
At the UNSW Kensington campus, there are seven residential colleges on campus and one nearby. College accommodation provides a range of options for single study/bedrooms, shared bathrooms, all meals and linen. UNSW is constructing an additional new 1000 accommodation units, due to open in 2010.
Course descriptions, pre-requisites & international fees
- Programs at UNSW — http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/programs/programshome.html
- Download UNSW Faculty Programs and Handbooks — http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/internationalstudentguide.html
- Entry Requirements at UNSW — http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/entry/entryhome.html
- Fees at UNSW — http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/fees/feeshome.html
Enrolment guidelines & forms
- Application Forms and Details for UNSW — http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/futureapply.html
- Frequently Asked Questions about Applications to UNSW — http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/futurefaq.html
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