Australia’s oldest regional university

Celebrating 70 years as a University in 2024, the University of New England (UNE) was formed on 1 February 1954 as an independent regional university. With seven decades of experience, UNE is one of Australia’s great teaching, training and research universities.

In pioneering distance education, UNE has enriched the lives of many people who would otherwise have been unable to pursue university studies.

Future fit your life

Over 85 per cent of UNE’s students study online. With campuses in Armidale, Tamworth (under construction), Taree and western Sydney, as well as eight regional study centres, students enjoy flexible learning that suit their personal and professional circumstances.

College students, including international students, enjoy a vibrant residential experience. Accommodation options range from traditional, catered colleges to independent apartment-style living.

Unsurpassed quality

As published in the 2024 Good Universities Guide, UNE has achieved the maximum five stars for overall student experience for the past 18 years – a feat unmatched by any other Australian public university.

Students choose from a range of courses in the arts, humanities, education, health, economics, business, law, medicine, social and behavioural sciences, sport and exercise, science, agriculture, and rural and environmental sciences. UNE’s bespoke courses allow working adults to design a personalised degree program based on their needs.

Real-world research

UNE is internationally recognised for contributions to applied animal genetics and breeding, mathematics, agriculture, law, social sciences, and health and medicine in a regional context. The UNE PhD (Innovation) program embeds practical research projects in industries and communities.