Future fit your life

Established on 1 February 1954, the University of New England (UNE) is Australia’s first regional university. Under the leadership of its first Vice-Chancellor, Sir Robert Madgwick, UNE became a pioneer in distance education, creating opportunities for students who might otherwise have missed out on higher education.

Today, more than 85 per cent of UNE students study online. With campuses in Armidale, Tamworth (under construction), Taree, and Western Sydney, along with eight regional study centres, UNE provides flexible learning options that fit students’ specific needs wherever they are.

Unmatched student experience
For 18 years and counting, UNE has achieved a five-star rating for overall student experience in The Good Universities Guide — a distinction unmatched by any other Australian public university.

Students can choose from a wide range of courses in the arts, humanities, education, health, business, law, medicine, sciences, agriculture, and environmental studies. UNE’s tailored programs enable working adults to design degrees that align with their professional goals.

UNE’s six colleges offer students a vibrant residential experience with options from catered college rooms to independent apartment-style accommodation.

Industry-focused research

UNE is internationally recognised for its research in animal genetics, rural sciences, mathematics, agribusiness, law, social sciences, and health. This reputation, built on strong connections with industry, government and international stakeholders, underpins our goal of equipping individuals, communities, and partners to tackle the economic, social, and environmental challenges and opportunities that lie ahead