University of New South Wales (UNSW)

I spent five years studying at UNSW. It is a high level university and the only disadvantage (to me) is the low teacher-student ratio... That means professors are always busy and you're likely to engage with TAs most.
By Patrick Huang (Sep, 2017) | Reply

Fantastic university and campus. I went here on exchange and experienced such a great community and quality of education and motivated students.
By Thomas Prien-Larsen (Sep, 2017) | Reply

An exciting learning environment! I studied at CoFA and was always at the Uni. campus enjoying the activities. I wish I could go back to the place if I had funds. I am in Botswana in the southern part of the continent of Africa. I love and miss you UNSW!
By Orebotse Nthomang (Jun, 2017) | Reply

A world-class university, UNSW is becoming a global stronghold for learning, innovation and research management. <3
By John Vianne Bauya Murcia (May, 2017) | Reply

UNSW has a unique focus on the scientific, technological and professional disciplines. They offers an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. A perfect place for student to boost up their career.
By Deepika Bhatt (Apr, 2017) | Reply

I'm currently a PG student. It's really a good place to study since UNSW encourage you to do deep research with team work which is necessary for engineers. The only disadvantage is that it has no 24 hour study lounge in the lower campus.
By Zhifeng Wen (Mar, 2017) | Reply

It was awe inspiring to study in UNSW. Being an international student in UNSW was a new experience to me with great teaching skills and the great library which helped me to work with assignments and referencing. Totally there is no substitute for UNSW
By Thinesh Selva (Feb, 2017) | Reply

They always say a good university is based on their history, but besides this, I always think that an excellent university is based on their teachers and students. And UNSW is a place where enables all the teachers and students to communicate, share and accept their opinions, even some times we didn't agree with each others. I'm really honor and really grateful to be a part of it. Thank you. This time to all UNSW
By Chandrima (Feb, 2017) | Reply

The professors are arrogant and bad mannerred. They don't consider that a new student may face problems to adjust the new environment. Instead they want output within a vety short time. Teachers are not friendly rather than bullying and too much judgmental.this university claim as no 1 engineering university. But how? As the teachers don't care about students? Care and encouragement is the no 1 skill of teaching.GRS is a horrible place because staffs are unprofessional as they lost my scholarship documents and missed to send my admission letter. Teachers are racist and not skilled enough to conduct good quality research. They are too much commercial and selfish.
By Chandrima Rahman (Feb, 2017) | Reply

Love the environment, but it is such a long way to run between campuses in between classes, and limited parking is available for masters and phd only with time limit. Old fashioned but beautiful!
By June Lau (Feb, 2017) | Reply

I have already finished my commerce&finance master degree. It has been the worst experience of my life. I do not recommend to study in this university as you will be learning nothing useful for your future. Most of the teachers do not speak clear English and there is not diversity between students, on my class 95% were Chinese ,most projects are based on past papers , being a copy and paste university, most of the teachers will not provide you help when you request to them. You are paying a lot of money for reading books and doing past papers projects, so I guess you can learn the same on your own...
By Jaime Garrido (Nov, 2016) | Reply

I've spent five years of my early 20s at UNSW, and this could be the best five years I've ever had in my life. UNSW is a young university compared to USYD or MEL UNI but in my opinion, it represents the future of Australia's new generation. It's alive and vivid. It could be a teacher for education, a friend for caring, a home for staying, a community for sharing. I love UNSW, and I wish every UNSWer will find what he or she truly wants here.
By Leonardo Zhang (Sep, 2016) | Reply

As a third year student, I appreciate the diversity at UNSW above all else. It is the mix of cultures and promotion of acceptance of differences that makes this uni unique to others. The community aspect of it is also another great feature; it creates opportunities for its students to be a part of a community. UNSW doesn't only make an effort to be a part of its local community but the global community. There is a sense of being in different parts of the world and learning different cultures and traditions when in reality you are in one place: UNSW. It offers opportunities to aspire beyond the degree, fosters attitudes of respect and integrity, and encourages a strong work ethic and balanced lifestyle. As cliche as it sounds, I honestly wouldn't study anywhere else. I'm proud in my decision to study with UNSW!
By Nora Sulunga (Sep, 2016) | Reply

UNSW was the platform that launched my career. Anyone who attends UNSW will not regret the time and energy spent there to form the start of what will be a promising career.
By Ken Nguyen (Jun, 2015) | Reply

One of my associate spoke about UNSW, and i am impressed to hear about it, it is such an amazing place for learning, Environment and learning structure is best i have ever found.
By Jhon Morrison (Jun, 2015) | Reply

This school has a big asian community! Great and friendly environment! It also offers supportive facilities and services to students. I am a postgraduate student. I thought I would be isolated. It is not true at all. Besides sitting and writing my research at home, I do have many opportunities to join academic meetings and seminars.
By Charintorn Nongbua (Mar, 2015) | Reply

It's better to spend your money somewhere else instead of this Uni. The School fees are ridiculous compare to what you gonna receive/gain in return. Unprofessional staffs are everywhere, you could even meet some racist staffs or students, not a friendly place to study and it's a boring campus. Too many international students especially from China and Indonesia makes you feel like you are not in Australia, they are renting and staying nearby as well so don't be surprise to see Asians dominance around the campus, and it would be better off if you could speak Indonesian and Chinese cause there are heaps of offers in those language unless you're living somewhere else and just come to the campus for studying. Beaches and the natural environment in Australia is not that nice as well.
By Minh Ha (Feb, 2015) | Reply

Going to UNSW is the best decision I have ever made. The university has major impact on who I am and the way I think and do towards success. You will get to have a value network of all smart and hard working fellows who carry in them loads of potentials, talents, confidence - who motivate you to be a better, more rounded person. I am very proud being part of the university - didn't like climbing the stairs that much when I was doing my course but other than that, the students, the teachers, the campus, the student clubs and sports centre, the facility if I have missed anything else, are of world class standard.
By Lynn Nguyen (Feb, 2015) | Reply

UNSW is a great place to broaden both knowledge and international vision. Great lecturer and program, great facilities and great environment. So proud of being part of the multicultural community.
By Yennie Hartawan (Apr, 2014) | Reply

A very good University to study at. There we meet students from all Asian Countries. Besides of doing study, we can learn their unique Culture and Habits by collaborate in University activities. Meeting these people is very amazing to contributing in our nowaday life and business life. Go UNSW Sydney. . .
By Ratu Motor Variasi (Jan, 2014) | Reply

UNSW has the best research centre on photovoltaics in the world, Aussie pride! I'm pretty lucky to be one of the team.
By G.U (May, 2012) | Reply

UNSW, with its wide open spaces, verdant grasses and mix of modern/oldschool buildings is a great place to study, chill or meet new people. There's a range of food places, study spots, societies and social events. Best uni in Sydney, if I were to be modest.
By Carmela Jean (Mar, 2012) | Reply

I came from Italy, and in my country we don't have a campus or anything like that. i found UNSW campus very well organised and very nice. Moreover the people who worked at the study abroad office are so friendly that, after almost three years, we are still in touch! they even gave me references for the looking of a job!
By Sylvia (Mar, 2012) | Reply

The best thing about my uni is my course. I feel like my teachers and professors are up their with the best and the people i am learning with are going to be their when i graduate working alongside me, because they have such a better understanding and education than those doing similar courses elsewhere.
By Simon (Feb, 2012) | Reply

The main campus has many facilities on site as well as a lot to offer young students who may be from out of area living away from home. The campus I studied at did not have these facilities but there was a free bus that came every 3 hours across to the main campus, a one hour trip. UNSW has an excellent public library as well as the Round house bar which is home to many international bands and events. The campus provided studio space, dark rooms for photography processing, A beautiful Paddington location in prestigious Oxford street.
By Gill (Sep, 2010) | Reply

I had plenty of opportunities to practice my English in a variety of situations, such as discussion classes, doing seminar presentations or working in a team on a group project. There was of course a lot of chatting in my host family as well ;-) Therefore, my overall language experience could have hardly been any better!
By Patrick, Germany (Nov, 2009) | Reply

There are a huge number of classes offered at UNSW, but you must make sure when choosing classes that they are offered during the semester you will be there. The study abroad office is EXCELLENT, they will do anything they can to help you get the classes you need and anything else you would need. I suggest GENS 0501 The Marine Enviornment, very easy but at the same time interesting and you get to take field trips for some hands on learning.
By M. US (Aug, 2009) | Reply

Take international business at the main campus; it was a really great course with a phenomenal lecturer. Australian sociology was a trip... liberal arts courses in Australia are taught very differently in Oz compared to the states. I took a couple of classes at the college of fine arts (a different campus) -- they were awesome. I highly recommend taking an arts course or two there.
By Lori (Sep, 2008) | Reply

The housing situation is ideal for any student because they offer a wide range of on campus housing as well as off-campus rentals for study abroad students.
By Elizabeth, PH (May, 2008) | Reply

There are a huge number of classes offered at UNSW, but you must make sure when choosing classes that they are offered during the semester you will be there. The study abroad office is EXCELLENT, they will do anything they can to help you get the classes you need and anything else you would need. I suggest GENS 0501 The Marine Environment, very easy but at the same time interesting and you get to take field trips for some hands on learning.
By Mike (Dec, 2007) | Reply

The best thing in my opinion about UNSW is the many opportunities it presents students with. Academically, there is much support, with extra classes for first year subjects in Commerce, run by honours students, to help those that require a little more time to understand key subjects. There is the opportunity to attend workshops which run all semester, preparing students who may be seeking employment, or preparing themselves for the workforce, with seminars including interview skills, perfecting presentation skills, and preparing resumes and cover letters. However the opportunities at UNSW also extend beyond the classroom, whereby there are many different volunteering positions for people who want to meet new people, as well as numerous clubs and societies. Lastly, UNSW strongly encourages students to go on exchange, something I was lucky to have the opportunity to participate in, and the whole process of studying abroad and having credits transferred was done with ease. Overall, UNSW provides so many different opportunities in all facets of university life, making it a complete experience.
By Allie B. (Jun, 2007) | Reply

I like UNSW because it is highly-regarded by employers in the industry. There are a lot of opportunities to develop skills that are valued by employers, for example, being involved in the UNSW Economics Society and the UNSW Law Faculty Board. You can also get to know passionate and hard-working classmates even better and be friends for life!
By Adrian B. (Aug, 2006) | Reply