UNSW has over 40,000 students, from over 90 different countries. The university offers over 700 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with around 24 of these offered under the UNSW Co-op Program.

UNSW has extensive alumni networks, and the UNSW Co-op Program is currently working to build our networks with some 1500 past UNSW Co-op Scholars "Alumni", now living and working in Australia and overseas. UNSW is one of Australia's leading research universities, whose expertise is regularly sought by business and government, for the wide range of consultancy and training services offered.

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• Why Choose UNSW?
• Where is UNSW?
• How do I travel to UNSW?
• Is there any accommodation at UNSW?
• What is the campus life like?
• Can I visit UNSW?

Why choose UNSW?

UNSW is one of Australia's most prestigious universities, with an incredibly vibrant, diverse student community of almost 40,000 students. Life at UNSW is exciting, complex, interesting, with a huge range of services, support and activities for students. But don't take our word for it - see what our students have to say about why they chose UNSW, go to: www.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/undergraduate.

Where is UNSW?

The main UNSW campus of 38 hectares is located at Kensington, only seven kilometres from Sydney's central business district. It is easily accessible from the city and only10 minutes from some of Sydney’s best beaches.

How do I travel to UNSW?

Discover how to get to UNSW Kensington by Public Transport, private transport, find out where to park, bus stop locations and information about transport on campus through: www.transport.unsw.edu.au.

Is there any accommodation at UNSW?

There is a wide range of accommodation available for UNSW student including catered on-campus colleges, student apartments, private rental accommodation in surrounding suburbs, and a range of short-term options. If you come from interstate or regional NSW and want to check-out information on accommodation both on and off campus, go to: www.housing.unsw.edu.au.

What is the campus life like?

UNSW has a vibrant campus life. Whether your interest is theatre, arts, comedy, music, cooking classes, language and sports clubs, or just big parties, UNSW students can do it all. You can enjoy the action or even get involved as a volunteer. The UNSW calendar is packed with events to keep you active and entertained throughout the year.

The UNSW student association ‘ARC’ is responsible for providing students with all the services, programs and fun stuff to make sure uni is the best time of your life. For more information about UNSW student life go to: www.arc.unsw.edu.au.

Can I visit UNSW?

UNSW Courses and Careers Day, Saturday 5 September 2009 is your opportunity to see the UNSW campus; speak with academics and students from each faculty and school; attend lectures held by Admissions, the Scholarship Office, Colleges, the ACCESS Scheme, International Exchange, Counselling and the Co-op Program. You can also take part in many interactive events held throughout the day. For more information email: studentrecruitment@unsw.edu.au.