UNSW
The University of New South
Wales (UNSW) has been one of Australia’s leading education providers
for more than 50 years.
UNSW is one of the leading teaching and research universities in Australia
- renowned for the quality of its graduates and its commitment to new and
creative approaches to education and research. Its motto - Scientia Manu
et Mente ("Knowledge by Hand and Mind") - encapsulates the University's
central philosophy of balancing the practical and the scholarly.
UNSW graduates are highly employable and command some of the best starting
salaries. As a result, more than half of New South Wales' top HSC students
consistently make UNSW their first preference, more than all other universities
in the State combined.
The University also enjoys the reputation of Australia's leading international
university with the largest on-campus enrolment of international students
and over 200 sister university partnerships around the world, amongst many
other international activities.
UNSW has over 40,000 students including over 8,800 international
students, from over 120 different countries and an additional 1,800 international
students in pre-University programs. The University offers over 700 undergraduate
and postgraduate programs, and has developed an extensive network of
alumni chapters throughout Asia.
UNSW is one of Australia's leading research universities and is home to
a number of internationally recognised research developments in the fields
of Quantum Computing, Photovoltaics, HIV Aids Research, Interactive Cinema
and Polymer Chemistry. UNSW's expertise is regularly sought after by business
and government, for the wide range of consultancy and training services
offered.
Located in Sydney, the University of New South Wales is situated near
the business hub of Australia's largest city, providing easy access to
a wide range of academic, cultural and social activities, and less than
5km from some of the most famous beaches in the world. The 38 hectare Kensington
site, the main UNSW campus, consists of state-of-the-art faculty and service
facilities that combine to provide an ideal educational and communal environment
for all students. There is also the College of Fine Arts in nearby Paddington
and the University College at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra.
During the 1950s and 60s, UNSW welcomed many outstanding students from
Asia under the Colombo Plan – a Federal Government program to provide
education scholarships. Since that time enrolments have continued to grow
steadily with nearly 25% of our 40,000 students from overseas, with a large
proportion from Asia.
UNSW operates three fully staffed offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and
Bangkok, as well as a range of joint research and teaching activities across
the region, including a Foundation Studies joint-venture in Jakarta.
As well the University regularly conducts graduation ceremonies in Singapore,
Malaysia, China and Hong Kong to allow those students to have their academic
achievements recognised in front of family and friends.
NewSouth Global (NSG) is responsible for the management of the off-shore
offices and is the international training and consultancy arm of the University.
It was established in 1999 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of UNSW. With
over 230 full time staff and an annual turnover of $65 million, proceeds
from NSG activities are donated to the University in the form of scholarships,
matching funds for the UNSW Foundation and NSG fellowships and scholarships.
The company also contributes to the University through the diverse work
of the five NSG divisions:
- Educational Assessment Australia
- attracting over 1.7 million students annually these competitions cover
English, Science, Writing, Computer Skills and Mathematics. It also provides
a range of assessment and measurement services to government and the
private sector throughout the region.
- Foundation Studies
-
enrols students from over 35 countries and provides the ideal pathway to UNSW
degree programs. Foundation Studies also offers HSC Unilink – HSC coaching
and mathematics bridging courses and Learn 4 Life – short courses focused
on information technology skill development.
- Institute of Languages
- established in 1966 it offers a comprehensive range of language
courses and services including Specialist English, Migrant
English, Language Teacher Education, Modern Languages and language testing,
interpreting
and translation.
- International Projects
- provides development assistance, research, consulting and training
services to industry, commerce and government on overseas
projects. To deliver these services, the division draws on the wealth
of expertise
within UNSW as well as an international network of contacts
in industry, commerce and academia.
- Study Abroad
- These programs enable international students to gain credit
for courses at their own institutions while studying on campus
in Sydney.