80-694: The Faculty of Law and Justice of the University of New South Wales is a law school situated in Sydney , Australia . It is widely regarded as one of Australia's top law schools. The 2024 QS World University Rankings rank the UNSW Law Faculty 12th in the world, first for undergraduate law in Australia, (with the Melbourne Law School only offering a Juris Doctor sequence) 2nd overall in Australia and 3rd in
160-471: A 350-seat auditorium. Other features include a new Moot Court and student lounge. The Herbert Smith Freehills Law Library is occupied over two levels. The Law Faculty offers both an undergraduate and a graduate law program, namely the combined Bachelor of Law (LLB) with a Bachelor in another discipline, and the graduate Juris Doctor (JD) program. After an extensive curriculum review, the Faculty introduced
240-568: A centre for public law at UNSW, and in 2001 the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law was founded. It functions as a research centre specialising in constitutional and administrative law , Indigenous legal issues, and human rights . The Centre's Advisory Committee is chaired by Sir Anthony Mason , former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia . The Centre has hosted a number of projects, including:
320-802: A community legal centre, the Kingsford Legal Centre , as well as the Refugee Advice and Casework Service. The Faculty is also co-founder and operator of the Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII), which provides free access to case law, legislation and other primary legal resources online. It offers legal education for all career stages: undergraduate law dual degree programs, the Juris Doctor for graduates, postgraduate coursework, postgraduate research, and continuing legal education short courses. On 13 July 1964,
400-504: A firm base for the energetic corporatism and campus enhancements pursued by the subsequent vice-chancellor, John Niland (1992–2002). The 1990s had the addition of fine arts to the university. The university established colleges in Newcastle (1951) and Wollongong (1961), which eventually became the University of Newcastle and the University of Wollongong in 1965 and 1975, respectively. The former St George Institute of Education (part of
480-447: A generalist university. In 1960, the faculties of arts and medicine were established, with the faculty of law coming into being in 1971. The university's first director was Arthur Denning (1949–1952), who made important contributions to founding the university. In 1953, he was replaced by Philip Baxter , who continued as vice-chancellor when this position's title was changed in 1955. Baxter's dynamic, if authoritarian, management
560-665: A job. From 2006 to 2009, the Federal Government's assessment of excellence in tertiary education found that the Faculty lead all Australian universities for the quality of learning and teaching in law. Among the Go8 law schools, UNSW Law topped the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2014 survey, conducted and funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training , which measured
640-688: A maximum of 28 students. Most upper-year classes have a maximum of 44 students. Some upper-year courses have up to 90 students. The Law Faculty offers a number law subjects taught at overseas institutions through international arrangements, including courses at Columbia Law School , UC Berkeley School of Law , and Shanghai Jiao Tong University . It also offers exchange programs at over 60 universities, including Sciences Po , Panthéon-Assas University , University College London , Tilburg University , McGill University , National University of Singapore , University of Hong Kong , Tsinghua University , Peking University , and others. In 2015 and 2016, entry to
720-445: A median ATAR of 97.5 as well as student's performance in the LAT. The UNSW JD ( Juris Doctor/J.D. ) is the professional law degree for graduates of disciplines other than law, or with a law degree from an overseas institution. It is the equivalent of the undergraduate Bachelor of Laws for the purpose of admission as a legal practitioner, but is only open to university graduates. Entry into
800-470: A money-making move, with little consideration as to the well-being of students. In 2012, UNSW Press celebrated its 50th anniversary and launched the UNSW Bragg Prize for Science Writing . The annual Best Australian Science Writing anthology contains the winning and shortlisted entries among a collection of the year's writing from Australian authors, journalists and scientists and is published annually in
880-413: A new curriculum in 2013. The combined law program, which involves a five-year undergraduate course of study comprising a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor in another discipline, is currently made up of the following course study structure: For students commencing their degree before 2019, the program structure is: The Graduate Juris Doctor program, which involves a three-year graduate course of study,
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#1733086111160960-649: A number of international advocacy competitions, including: The Law Faculty is situated in the Law Building on the University's main campus in Kensington, Sydney. The building is four levels high and was designed by Melbourne architects Corbet Lyons. Features of the building include light-filled atria space, open staircases, landscaped courtyards and an agora running up through floors. There are 13 classrooms with 40-plus seats, two Harvard-style lecture rooms with 90 seats and
1040-680: A wide range of practice areas. The journal is distributed among a diverse set of subscribers, including judges, government departments, non-government organisations, law firms, and more than 250 universities worldwide. Four editions are published each year. Other Faculty publications and journals include: Australian Indigenous Law Review ; Australian Journal of Human Rights ; Australasian Journal of Natural Resources Law and Policy ; Human Rights Defender ; and Indigenous Law Bulletin . Notable alumni include: Business and law Others University of New South Wales The University of New South Wales ( UNSW ), also known as UNSW Sydney ,
1120-420: Is a public research university based in Sydney , New South Wales , Australia. It is one of the founding members of Group of Eight , a coalition of Australian research-intensive universities. Established in 1949, UNSW is a research university and a member of Universitas 21 , a global network of research universities. It has international exchange and research partnerships with over 200 universities around
1200-505: Is a Commonwealth government loan available to help eligible students pay part or all of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP is available only to domestic students on CSP or Full-Fee places. In 2016, the FEE-HELP limit is AU$ 99,389. There is a number of UNSW Law Centres, which contribute to the Faculty's research as well as providing internships and clinical legal education to students. The Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
1280-516: Is designed to assess aptitudes and skills that are relevant to success in the law program, including critical thinking and analysis, and organising and expressing ideas in a clear and fluent way. Applicants will have two hours to complete the test. The first LAT test was held on Monday 26 September 2016 for entry into 2017 admission. LAT results will be valid for two years. There are about 330 students admitted per year. (Rough estimate due to nonspecific number of 2019 student intake)| The introduction of
1360-539: Is made up of the following course study structure: The academic study load of the JD program differs from that of undergraduate dual law program in that for a full-time study mode it requires a full study load of four law subjects each semester in contrast to only part law study load each semester in the undergraduate dual law program. Electives for the JD program are selected from postgraduate subjects such as those within but not limited to Master of Laws (LL.M). Core subjects in
1440-427: Is ranked 10th in the world for Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services, and 21st globally for Business. In the 2024 SCImago Institutions Rankings by Subject UNSW is ranked 11th in the world for Business, Management and Accounting, 7th in the world for Law and 27th in the world for Economics, Econometrics and Finance etc. In the 2022 Korea University Business School Worldwide Business Research Rankings UNSW
1520-432: Is ranked 19th in the world and 3rd in Australia. In the 2024 SCImago Institutions Rankings , UNSW is ranked 40th in the world. In the 2024 U.S. News Best Global Universities Ranking , UNSW is ranked 36th best university in the world and 4th in Australia. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 placed UNSW 84th in the world and 6th in Australia. In the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities , UNSW
1600-518: Is ranked 1st worldwide for Finance, 13th in the world for Accounting and 20th globally for Management. In the 2023 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Global Research Rankings of Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance, UNSW's School of Risk and Actuarial Studies is ranked 1st globally. In the 2023 CFAR Rankings by Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis , UNSW is ranked 22nd in
1680-576: Is ranked 31st in the world for Research and also ranked 5th in Australia across Teaching, Research, Knowledge Transfer, International Orientation and Regional Engagement. In the 2023 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities , UNSW is ranked 38th in the world (1st in Australia). The Australian Good Universities Guide 2014 scored UNSW 5-star ratings across 10 categories, more than any other Australian university. Monash University ranked second with seven five stars, followed by ANU , Melbourne University and
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#17330861111601760-476: Is ranked 77th in the world and 4th in Australia. In the 2024 University Ranking by Academic Performance World Rankings, UNSW is ranked 36th in the world and 4th in Australia. In the 2024 Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities , UNSW is ranked 41st in the world and 5th in Australia. According to the 2022 U-Multirank World University Rankings by the European Commission , UNSW
1840-663: The Asia-Pacific region, and the 2021 Times Higher Education subject rankings also rank it second in Australia, making it the top ranked law school in New South Wales according to both tables, as well as being the top undergraduate Law school in the country. The Faculty comprises the School of Global and Public Law; the School of Criminal Justice, Law and Society; and the School of Corporate and Private Law. It further comprises 13 affiliated research and specialist legal centres, including
1920-566: The Australian Defence Force , and as such has an integrated defence focus, with particular strengths in defence-related, security and engineering research. The university also has additional campuses and field stations in Randwick , Coogee , Botany , Dee Why , Cowan , Manly Vale , Fowlers Gap , Port Macquarie , Wagga Wagga , Albury , Coffs Harbour , Griffith , and Bankstown Airport . A number of theatre and music venues are at
2000-938: The Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship: Anti-Terror Laws and the Democratic Challenge Project; the International Refugee and Migration Law Project; the Charter of Human Rights Project; the Referendums project; the Electoral Law Project; and the Federalism Project. The Centre also hosts an annual Constitutional Law Conference and Dinner attended by practitioners, academics, and judges involved or interested in public law issues. The Faculty hosts
2080-598: The Department of Social Services . Vocational training was transferred from the Department of Industry to the new Department of Education and Training. Following the re-election of Scott Morrison 's Government in 2019, through an Administrative Arrangements Order issued on 29 May 2019. the Department was largely replaced by the Department of Education , with the following changes: The Department of Education and Training's predecessor departments have been: The functions of
2160-558: The Kensington site where the university is now located. The lower campus area of the Kensington campus was vested in the university in two lots, in December 1952 and June 1954. The upper campus area was vested in the university in November 1959. In 1958, the university's name was changed to the "University of New South Wales" reflecting a transformation from a technology-based institution to
2240-549: The Latin motto of the university: Scientia Corde Manu et Mente or 'Knowledge by heart, hand and mind'. Following the rules of English heraldry , the motto does not form part of the original grant of arms from 1952, and consequently does not require the formal alteration of the original grant by the College of Arms. The original motto of the university from 1952, however was Scientia Manu et Mente ("Knowledge by hand and mind"), which used
2320-512: The Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney in 1949. In March 1948, classes commenced with a first intake of 46 students pursuing programs including civil engineering , mechanical engineering , mining engineering , and electrical engineering . At that time, the thesis programs were innovative. Each course embodied a specified and substantial period of practical training in the relevant industry. It
2400-528: The State of New South Wales which established the university; the open book with scientia ("knowledge") across its pages is a reminder of its purpose. The placement of scientia on the book was inspired by its appearance on the arms of Imperial College London formed in 1907. Beneath the shield are the Latin words within a scroll : "Corde Manu et Mente" ("heart, hand and mind"), which when combined with scientia forms
2480-642: The University of Sydney offered law degrees in New South Wales. The task of establishing the new law school was given to John Halden Wootten QC, a former judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales , who was appointed Foundation Dean in 1969. In 1976, the Faculty moved to occupy five floors of the UNSW Library Tower on upper campus. In 2006, the Faculty moved to a new law building on lower campus. The official opening took place on 21 September 2006 by
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2560-409: The University of Western Australia with six each. According to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UNSW is ranked 17th in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering (1st in Australia), 20th in the world for Accounting and Finance (1st in Australia), 12th in the world for Law (2nd in Australia), 35th in the world for Business and Management Studies (1st in Australia), 18th in
2640-461: The chancellor , vice-chancellor , president of the academic board, two members appointed by the minister for education , five members appointed by the council, three members elected by university staff and two student-elected members. The principal academic body is the Academic Board, which receives advice on academic matters from the faculties, college ( Australian Defence Force Academy ), and
2720-561: The ARWU 2017 subject rankings, and second in Australia by the 2020 Times Higher Education subject rankings. The UNSW Law School was noted as one of the primary faculties in helping to place the University 1st in Australia and 33rd in the globe for most millionaires produced. In the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Good Universities Guide , UNSW was the only law school in Australia to receive top ratings across all criteria, which include: teaching quality, generic skills, overall satisfaction, and success in obtaining
2800-534: The Australian Good Design awards for the work with Department of regional NSW government, creating a learning program to uplift staff in digital literacy. In May 2022, UNSW announced the university had received a $ 4.7 million in funding in order to pursue health prevention research. The funding aims to fund research on infectious diseases, drug and alcohol use and primary health care. Announced as part of NSW Health's Prevention Research Support Program (PRSP),
2880-658: The Centre published a document citing seven principles which should be key to Australia's refugee policy, supported by law and evidence-based research. The Australasian Legal Information Institute is operated jointly by the Faculties of Law at the UTS and the UNSW . AustLII offers free access online to case law, legislation and other primary legal resources and is "Australia's largest online legal public library." In 2000, Danny Gilbert, managing partner of law firm Gilbert + Tobin , agreed to support
2960-469: The Faculty has long conducted classes in a seminar-format. Students are asked to contribute to class discussion using the Socratic method ; basic learning is done through reading materials prior to class, and class time is devoted to examining the complexities and critical exploration of the material, though the level of Socratic questioning varies between teachers and courses. First year classes ordinarily have
3040-612: The Faculty of Law, including (as of July 2019) Affiliated centres: The Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre (formerly listed here) appears to be defunct. The Faculty publishes the UNSW Law Journal , one of Australia's leading academic, peer-reviewed legal journals. The journal is produced entirely by a voluntary student board, selected on academic merit and editorial skills, and assisted from time to time by faculty advisors. Submissions for publication are received from local and international academics, judges, and legal professionals from
3120-469: The Faculty structured into three schools: Corporate and Private Law; Global and Public Law; and Criminal Justice, Law and Society. Currently the Faculty teaches approximately 2,675 students. In 2021, the QS World University Rankings placed UNSW Law School 13th on its list of the best law schools in the world. The law school is ranked second in Australia after the University of Melbourne by
3200-437: The JD program is based on academic results in previous university degrees earned by the applicant. The JD is also open to international applicants. Approximately 33% of cohort holds postgraduate qualifications. The undergraduate law program offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The Juris Doctor program offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and Full-Fee places. Commonwealth Supported Places are offered to
3280-477: The Kingsford Legal Centre which is both a teaching centre offering clinical legal education and a community legal centre which provides free legal advice and referral and ongoing assistance to the residents of the local area in relation to legal problems. The Centre takes on cases where there is no other source of assistance or where acting for the client will benefit the community by achieving change in
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3360-458: The LAT, allowed faculty to better differentiate candidates and was no longer a reflection on their sole performance in the ATAR . Candidates were now assessed on the basis of both their ATAR and LAT performance. Previously, in 2016 entry into the program required an ATAR mark of 99.7, this was lowered to an ATAR mark of 98 in 2017 with the introduction of the LAT. Admission to the program in 2022, required
3440-554: The NewSouth imprint under a different editorship. The UNSW Press Bragg Student Prize is for science writing by Australian high school students and is supported by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund and UNSW Science . In the 2019 Student Experience Survey, the University of New South Wales recorded the lowest student satisfaction rating out of all Australian universities, with an overall satisfaction rating of 62.9, which
3520-585: The University's Council approved the creation of the UNSW Faculty of Law. On 24 January 1966, the Foundation Chair of Law was created, with the appointee to also be the Dean of the Faculty of Law. On 8 September 1969, Wootten was appointed to this position, where, in 1971, he would oversee the first teaching classes in the faculty. The Faculty opened on 1 March 1971 with 219 undergraduate students. Prior to this, only
3600-510: The academic book publishing company University of New South Wales Press was launched. Now an ACNC not-for-profit entity, it has three divisions: NewSouth Publishing (the publishing arm of the company), NewSouth Books (the sales, marketing and distribution part of the company), and the UNSW Bookshop, situated at the Kensington campus. The stabilising techniques of the 1980s managed by the vice-chancellor, Michael Birt (1981–1992), provided
3680-568: The arms' heraldic associations. In 1994, the university title was added to the UNSW arms, as was the abbreviation "UNSW", to create the UNSW symbol that is used for everyday and marketing purposes. In late 2013, the university launched a new change to the business name used in all branding and marketing as "UNSW Australia". In January 2017, this was changed again to "UNSW Sydney", with the ADFA Canberra campus changed to "UNSW Canberra". The official name of
3760-463: The boards of studies. It is responsible for academic policy setting, academic strategy via its eight standing committees, approval and delivery of programs, and academic standards. The board comprises 63 members, including the Vice-Chancellor, members of the executive team, deans and faculty presiding members, members elected from the academic staff, and six from the student body. The board advises
3840-481: The campus closed after one semester following substantial financial losses. In 2008, it collaborated with two other universities in forming The Centre for Social Impact . In 2019, the university moved to a trimester timetable as part of UNSW's 2025 Strategy. Under the trimester timetable, the study load changed from offering four subjects per 13-week semester, to three subjects per 10-week term. The change to trimesters has been widely criticised by staff and students as
3920-564: The capacity and characteristics of the existing University of Sydney . This led to the proposal to establish the Institute of Technology, submitted by the then-New South Wales Minister for Education Bob Heffron , accepted on 9 July 1946. The university, originally named the "New South Wales University of Technology", gained its statutory status through the enactment of the New South Wales University of Technology Act 1949 (NSW) by
4000-425: The crisis demands of World War II, during which the nation's attention was drawn to the critical role that science and technology played in transforming an agricultural society into a modern and industrial one. The post-war Labor government of New South Wales recognised the increasing need to have a university specialised in training high-quality engineers and technology-related professionals in numbers beyond that of
4080-559: The department was the Secretary of the Department of Education and Training, Michele Bruniges , who reported to the Minister for Education and Training , the Hon. Dan Tehan MP. The department was formed by way of an Administrative Arrangements Order issued on 23 December 2014. It incorporated the functions of the previous Department of Education , except for child care which was transferred to
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#17330861111604160-490: The earlier motto of the Sydney Technical College ( Manu et Mente or 'by hand and mind') from which the university developed. In 2021, the motto was changed with approval from the College of Arms to its current form to reflect the university's brand concept of 'collective difference'. An update of the design and colours of the arms was undertaken in 1970, which provided a more contemporary design, yet retained all
4240-656: The faculties has its respective board, which are responsible for the teaching and examining of subjects within their scope. The university has six faculties: The university also has an association with the National Institute of Dramatic Art . The grant of arms was made by the College of Arms on 3 March 1952. The grant reads: The lion and the four stars of the Southern Cross on the St George's Cross have reference to
4320-427: The law or government policy. The Centre advises on matters including domestic violence , debt , criminal law , employment law , legal aid , victim's compensation, motor vehicle accidents, consumer matters and accidents and injuries. It has a statewide specialisation in discrimination law . As of March 2021, the following centres are also affiliated to the faculty: There are a number of research groups attached to
4400-480: The most competitive domestic applicants and the remaining eligible domestic applicants will be offered a full-fee place in the JD program. As a guide, to be competitive for a CSP, applicants would have achieved at least a distinction average in previous Bachelor or master's degree. Applicant's eligibility to be offered a CSP place may be improved if they have also completed an optional honours year or research degree. The tuition fees for 2016 are as follows: FEE-HELP
4480-460: The most recent report as the region’s leading start-up university, the most recent 2022 Survey of Commercialisation Outcomes from Public Research (SCOPR) Summary Report reveals UNSW engages with primary and secondary education, administering several national and international academic competitions for school age children. These include: Department of Education and Training (Australia) The Australian Department of Education and Training
4560-414: The perspectives of recent students and graduates on experience as students and employment and salary outcomes. UNSW Law achieved the highest percentage in each of these categories, and continued to do so as of 2016. In the past three years, five UNSW law graduates have won Rhodes scholarships . In 2018, three UNSW law graduates won New Colombo Plan Scholarships. UNSW law students have achieved success in
4640-571: The program are taught solely within the JD cohort, with postgraduate electives taught with the postgraduate cohort and standard electives (if chosen) taught with the undergraduate dual law cohort. The UNSW JD program has previously been criticised for over-enrollment, with reports that a few students attempted to 'buy' their way into classes for as much as $ 10k. The Law Faculty does not use a lecture and tutorial system common in faculties in England and still used by some other Australian law schools. Rather,
4720-447: The research is designed to support NWS research organisations conducting prevention and early intervention research. The main UNSW campus, where most faculties are situated, is located on a 38-hectare (94-acre) site in Kensington , Sydney. UNSW Art & Design is located in the inner suburb of Paddington . The main UNSW campus in Kensington is divided geographically into two areas: upper campus and lower campus, which were vested to
4800-408: The short-lived Sydney College of Advanced Education ) amalgamated with the university from 1 January 1990, resulting in the formation of a School of Teacher Education at the former SGIE campus at Oatley . A School of Sports and Leisure Studies and a School of Arts and Music Education were also subsequently based at St George. The campus was closed in 1999. In 2012, private sources contributed 45% of
4880-533: The state of New South Wales . The university's second largest campus, known as UNSW Canberra at ADFA (formerly known as UNSW at ADFA ), abbreviated to UNSW Canberra , is situated in Canberra , in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). ADFA is the military academy of the Australian Defence Force , and UNSW Canberra is the only national academic institution with a defence focus. The origins of
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#17330861111604960-577: The then Chief Justice of Australia Murray Gleeson . A quotation from Hal Wootten, Founding Dean, is set out on a wall of the law building: "a law school should have and communicate to its students a concern for those on whom the law may bear harshly." In 2021 (the 50th anniversary of the Faculty), the Faculty was renamed to the UNSW Faculty of Law and Justice to highlight the Faculty's commitment to social justice. The new Faculty incorporates law programs as well as criminology and criminal justice. 2021 also saw
5040-464: The top 50. UNSW subjects featured in the rankings include Water Resources (13th in the world), Civil Engineering (30th in the world), Library and Information Science (46th in the world), Remote Sensing (30th in the world), Finance (36th in the world), Business Administration (32nd in the World) and Management (51-75th Category). In the 2024 University Ranking by Academic Performance 's Field Rankings, UNSW
5120-594: The undergraduate combined law program required an ATAR mark of 99.7, the highest entry requirement for admission to a law degree in Australia. From 2017, entry into the undergraduate combined law program will be based on both an ATAR or academic result, as well as the results from a Law Admission Test (LAT) (not to be confused with the Law School Admission Test used in the United States). The test will consist of two questions requiring written responses. It
5200-532: The university can be traced to the Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts established in 1833 and the Sydney Technical College established in 1878. These institutions were established to meet the growing demand for capabilities in new technologies as the New South Wales economy shifted from its pastoral base to industries fuelled by the industrial age. The idea of founding the university originated from
5280-460: The university in three separate lots. These two are separated mainly by an elevation rise between the quadrangle and the Scientia building. Roughly 15 minutes are needed to walk from one end to the other. UNSW Canberra at ADFA (formerly known as UNSW at ADFA), abbreviated to UNSW Canberra, is situated in Canberra . Its students are from the military academy known as ADFA , who are in training for
5360-521: The university's annual funding. In 2010, the Lowy Cancer Research Centre , Australia's first facility to bring together researchers in childhood and adult cancer, costing $ 127 million, opened. In 2003, the university was invited by Singapore's Economic Development Board to consider opening a campus there. Following a 2004 decision to proceed, the first phase of a planned $ 200 m campus opened in 2007. Students and staff were sent home and
5440-407: The university, many of which are available for hire to the general public. The UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre provides health and fitness facilities and services to both students and the general public. The university is governed by the university council, which is responsible for acting on the university's behalf to promote its objectives and interests. The council comprises 15 members, including
5520-451: The university, which requires an amending act of Parliament to the University of New South Wales Act 1989 to alter, is unchanged. The ceremonial mace of the university is made of stainless steel with silver facings and a shaft of eumung timber. On the head are mounted four silver shields, two engraved with the arms of the State of New South Wales and two with the original-design arms of
5600-485: The university. A silver Waratah , NSW's floral emblem, surmounts the head. The mace was donated to the university by BHP and was presented by the company's chairman, Colin Syme , on 6 December 1962. A former NSW Government Architect, Cobden Parkes , was appointed as the first official mace-bearer . The university has a number of purpose-built research facilities, including: In the 2025 QS World University Rankings , UNSW
5680-519: The vice-chancellor and council on matters relating to teaching, scholarship and research and takes decisions on delegation from the council. The chief executive officer of the university is the president and vice-chancellor, currently Attila Brungs . The deputy vice-chancellors and pro-vice-chancellors form part of an executive team that are responsible for academic operations, research policy, research management, quality assurance and external relations, including philanthropy and advancement. Each of
5760-546: The world for Finance and 12th in the world for Business by Total Outcome/Output Indicator of Research Excellence. The 2023 W. P. Carey School of Business Finance Research Rankings places UNSW 30th in the world for Finance amongst the World's Leading Finance Departments. In the 2023 Australian Financial Review Best Business School rankings of Australian Universities, UNSW is ranked 1st in Australia among 37 Universities listed. UNSW also records 12 spinouts and 47 patent applications in
5840-511: The world for Marketing (1st in Australia), and 31st in the world for Engineering and Technology (1st in Australia). According to the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject, UNSW is ranked 46th in the world (1st in Australia) for Engineering, 55th in the world for Business and Economics (4th in Australia), and 24th in the world (2nd in Australia) for Law. In the 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Academic Ranking of World Universities , UNSW has 19 subjects in
5920-673: The world. The university comprises seven faculties, through which it offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The main campus is in the Eastern Suburbs in the suburb of Kensington , 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the Sydney central business district (CBD). The creative arts faculty, UNSW Art & Design , is located in Paddington , and subcampuses are located in the Sydney CBD as well as several other suburbs, including Randwick and Coogee . Research stations are located throughout
6000-459: Was a former department of the Government of Australia that was in existence between 2014 and 2019 and which was charged with the responsibility for national policies and programs that help Australians access quality and affordable early childhood education , school education , higher education , vocational education and training, international education and academic research . The head of
6080-551: Was also unprecedented for tertiary institutions at that time to include compulsory instruction in humanities. Initially, the university operated from the inner Sydney Technical College city campus in Ultimo as a separate institution from the college. However, in 1951, the Parliament of New South Wales passed the New South Wales University of Technology (Construction) Act 1951 (NSW) to provide funding and allow buildings to be erected at
6160-399: Was central to the university's first 20 years. His visionary, but at times controversial, energies saw the university grow from a handful to 15,000 students by 1968. The new vice-chancellor, Rupert Myers (1969–1981), brought consolidation and an urbane management style to a period of expanding student numbers, demand for change in university style, and challenges of student unrest. In 1962,
6240-526: Was founded in October 2013 by former refugees Andrew AM and Renata Kaldor AO , who were awarded honorary doctorates by UNSW in November 2018. Dedicated to the study of international refugee law, it is a world-leading research centre. It undertakes research on displacement issues in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and around the world, and contributes to public policy by proposing legal, sustainable and humane solutions to forced migration. In June 2019,
6320-560: Was lower than the overall national average of 73. On 15 July 2020, the university announced 493 job cuts and a 25 percent reduction in management due to the effects of COVID-19 and a $ 370 million budget shortfall. In October 2021, UNSW established Mentem by UNSW to help organisations upskill and reskill their workforces. Mentem helps organisation achieve strategic goals and measures completion and success rates through their bespoke insights platform. In September 2022 Mentem won Best in Class at
6400-452: Was lower than the overall national average of 78.4. UNSW's low student satisfaction numbers for 2019 was attributed to the university's switch to a trimester system. In the 2021 Student Experience Survey, the University of New South Wales recorded the lowest student satisfaction rating out of all New South Wales universities, and the second lowest nationwide behind the University of Melbourne , with an overall satisfaction rating of 66.9, which
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