UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia’s most experienced provider of distance and now online education. The university focus is on student’s future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. Offering more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.
UNE is one of Australia’s oldest universities, with a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. Over 22,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, as well as Higher Degree Research programs across fields of study such as: Arts and humanities, Education, Health and Nursing, Business and Law, Environmental and Rural Science, Science and Technology.
UNE is dedicated to identifying and delivering innovations of value to society and industry — in Australia and internationally — with a particular emphasis on inter-disciplinary research. We seek solutions to complex problems in rural and regional Australia. Our research involves interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations and is underpinned by five thematic research priorities: Australia’s future food and water security; Climate change and environmental sustainability; Health and wellbeing in rural communities; Our communities, our neighbours; Our past, present and future.
UNE boasts an excellent international reputation in teaching and research — students rate their experience highly because of our small classes and interaction with teaching staff.
Location
Armidale, Australia
UNE is located in beautiful natural surroundings near the city of Armidale and as a popular choice with international students. UNE has a proud heritage as one of Australia’s oldest universities and the first Australian university outside a capital city. The UNE campus is situated on pristine heritage parklands overlooking the beautiful city of Armidale. All classes, residences and recreational facilities are within easy walking distance from each other.
The New England region is famous for its magnificent gorges, waterfalls and rivers. Our area has a rich history and vibrant culture and is loved for the contrasting beauty of the four distinct seasons.
The Armidale community is proud of its diverse, multicultural society. We have students from over 70 nations studying here. The engagement of international students with the broader community is an important aspect of life at UNE. We know our students enjoy the warm welcome they receive when they arrive. They also appreciate the lower cost of living here compared to capital cities.
Moreover, the university provide the students with UNE Sydney (formerly Parramatta FutureCampus), which is an innovative learning hub providing students with access to student support, workshops, tutorial rooms, study areas, conferencing facilities, and online learning technologies.
School and Faculty
Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
- School of Education
- School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health
- School of Health
- School of Psychology
- Graduate Research School
- School of Rural Medicine
Science, Agriculture, Business and Law
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Environmental and Rural Science
- UNE Business School
- School of Law