UNSW Sydney is a powerhouse of cutting-edge research, teaching, and innovation. We rank among the top 20 universities worldwide*, with more than 66,000 students and a 7800+ strong research community.

Research for public good

At UNSW, we strive to honour our motto – Knowledge through heart, hand and mind. Pioneering research and sustained innovation are addressing some of the critical issues of today, from climate change and renewable energies, RNA research and lifesaving medical treatments through to informing policy and expert commentary in human rights, the constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians and public health. UNSW placed equal fifth globally and first in Australia in the inaugural QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2023.

Future-focused graduates

UNSW is dedicated to shaping forward-thinking graduates who make a positive impact. UNSW graduates are among the most employable in the world and we are number one in Australia for alumni outcomes**. With a strong culture of entrepreneurship, UNSW’s Founders Accelerators program supports more than 200 start-ups and provides entrepreneurial skills training to over 5000 individuals each year.

Robust international networks

We are proud of our national and international networks, which support our belief that strength through collaboration will enable society to solve its greatest challenges. UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, and the prestigious Universitas21 international association.

The main UNSW campus is in Kensington, seven kilometres from the Sydney CBD. Other major campuses are the Art & Design campus in Paddington and UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

* 2024 QS World University Rankings
**2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings