Studying in Australia

Sydney is the gateway to Australia for many who make their way “down under”. We may not ride kangaroos to work despite the well-known stereotypical image of Australians roaming the outback in popular culture, Australia is one of the most urban nations on the earth.

Sydney is a sprawling city famous for its luscious harbour, a city that spans west towards the picturesque Blue Mountains. Many choose Sydney as home as it doesn’t have one uniform national culture, all thanks to the waves of migration.

Australia is unique in nature, with its coffee culture, street art, dive bars and pubs, and known widely for its fresh farm-to-table cafés.

Sydney is Australia’s biggest city and financial centre, home to national offices for the Big 4 - PwC, KPMG, EY and Deloitte, global marketing agencies, tech companies and government organisations. The corporations and the industries that support them make Sydney the best place in Australia to find work.

UNSW Business School’s dedicated Career Accelerator suite of opportunities are designed to give you practical experience to complement your studies. With Career Accelerator, you can undertake internships and global business practicums in Sydney or overseas for credit towards your degree. UNSW Sydney also has more internships available than we have students. You build industry connections through networking and mentoring. UNSW Sydney has produced more millionaires than any other Australian university* and UNSW Business School boasts industry-leading alumni such as Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes and Airtasker founder Tim Fung.

Network with the next generation of game changers and other international and domestic students just like you. You can study, work, live and play whilst uncovering Sydney’s vibrant lifestyle at our campus in Kensington. The campus is in a convenient location, with free Wi-Fi, and features both indoor and outdoor study areas.

Our Kensington campus is so big that if UNSW was a town based on population, we would be the 6th largest in NSW. It’s also based in the perfect location, only 3 kilometres from Coogee beach and 6 kilometres from the central business district. Indulge to your hearts-desire at the large variety of food and retail spots on campus including bars and cafes, do your grocery shopping, bank, send a package, get a medical certificate and have your teeth checked- without ever leaving campus.

Living on Campus

UNSW offers a wide range of accommodation on-campus or close to campus, including colleges, self-catered apartments and private rental units in the surrounding suburbs. Find out more about student housing at UNSW.

Transport

You’re only a short light rail ride away from the city and all its attractions – from the Opera House and harbour to museums, shopping, festivals and nightlife.

You can catch the light rail from Circular Quay all the way to Randwick. UNSW has a dedicated stop near Gate 9, at the corner of High Street and Wansey Road.

Student Life in Sydney

Get fit at the Unigym and UNSW sport and recreation centre, join a university sports club, or explore the many beaches nearby, including Coogee, Maroubra, Clovelly and Bronte.

UNSW Business School has 22 formally affiliated Clubs and Societies including BSOC and GSA. The UNSW Business Society or BSOC, is the constituent society for all students studying an undergraduate degree at the UNSW Business School. Whilst the Graduate Student Association, or GSA, is the postgraduate equivalent. Clubs and Societies are where you’ll find like-minded people and can help you network your way to employment.

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