INFORMATION ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, AUSTRALIA
Tuesday - 30/12/2025
1. Parents and students are advised to check the latest updated information on the official university website: www.une.edu.au
2. Campuses & Locations
UNE has 2 campuses:
- Armidale (Main Campus): GJ6R+2C Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. Approximately 6 hours’ drive to Sydney International Airport and 13 minutes’ drive to Armidale Regional Airport
- Sydney (Parramatta Campus): 211 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia. Approximately 30 minutes’ drive to Sydney CBD and 40 minutes’ drive to Sydney International Airport
3. Institution Type: Public University
4. Rankings & Accreditation
- Ranked 1001-1200 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Ranked 35th in Australia (StudyIn)
University of New England Rankings: https://www.une.edu.au/international/why-choose-une/isb-results
5. Total Student Population: 15,137 students
6. International Students: Approximately 1,000 international students
7. Key Strengths:
- #1 in Overall Experience among universities in New South Wales, particularly in online education, according to The Good Universities Guide;
- #1 in NSW for student satisfaction, with 5-star ratings for teaching quality, learning resources, student support, and teaching staff quality (Castar Blue – customer experience comparison platform);
- #1 in Australia for student support and postgraduate teaching quality (The Good Universities Guide 2022);
- Ranked #3 in Australia for postgraduate student experience and #4 in Australia for undergraduate student experience (2020 QILT Student Experience Survey, Australian Government);
- Main campus in Armidale offers affordable living costs and a safe, secure environment;
- Achieved 5-star ratings for 14 consecutive years across all three core categories: teaching quality, graduate satisfaction, and overall graduate assessment (The Good Universities Guide 2007-2020);
- Established international reputation for contributions in Agricultural Science, Economics, Geology, Educational Management, Languages, and Microbiology;
- Excellence in teaching and advanced research across 300+ specialisations;
- Competitive tuition fees compared to other Australian universities;
- Strong partnerships with major research centres such as CSIRO (Australia’s national science agency) and collaborations with enterprises across New South Wales, creating excellent opportunities for postgraduate research;
- High graduate employability rate;
- Students are permitted to work 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and full-time during holidays;
- Eligible for an additional 5 points for Australian permanent residency pathways;
Special note: UNE offers direct entry to graduates of the Vietnamese high school curriculum, meaning all Vietnamese high school students nationwide are eligible to apply for direct admission to UNE.
8. Academic Programs
a. Levels of Study: See details here
- English Programs: The English Language Centre (ELC) at the University of New England provides English courses and academic pathways through the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program;
- Diploma / Advanced Diploma
- Bachelor’s (Honours)
- Graduate Certificates / Graduate Diplomas
- Master’s
- Doctoral (PhD)
b. Faculties & Schools: See details here
- Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education:
- School of Education
- School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine and Health:
- School of Health
- School of Psychology
- School of Rural Medicine
- Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law:
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Environmental and Rural Science
- UNE Business School
- School of Law
c. Courses: See details here
UNE offers over 200 majors and specialisations across the following fields:
- Accounting And Finance
- Accounting
- Agriculture And Rural Science
- Agricultural Consulting and Farm Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Systems
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Animal Nutrition
- Cotton Production
- Engineering
- Genetics
- Meat Science
- Sustainable Grains Production
- Plant Science
- Poultry Science
- Precision Agriculture
- Sheep and Wool Science
- Soil Science
- Sustainable Farming
- Weed Science
- Animal Science And Zoology
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Animal Nutrition
- Ecosystem Management
- Genetics
- Meat Science
- Poultry Science
- Sheep and Wool Science
- Wildlife Ecology and Management
- Zoology
- Archaeology And Indigenous Studies
- Study Archaeology
- Study Indigenous Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Aquatic Ecology and Management
- Genetics
- Palaeontology
- Systematics
- Business, Management and Administration
- Studies in Disability Practice
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Organisational Leadership
- Regulatory Science
- Classics, History, Philosophy And Studies In Religion
- Study Classics & Ancient History
- Study History
- Study Local, Family & Applied History
- Study Philosophy
- Studies in Religion
- Economics and Marketing
- Agricultural Economics
- Econometrics
- Marketing
- Education and Teaching
- Contextual Studies in Education
- Creative and Performing Arts Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Psychology
- Health, Physical and Sports Studies Education
- Information & Communication Technology Education (ICT Education)
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Social Science Education
- Special Education / Disability Studies
- Special / Inclusive Education
- English, Writing, Media And Communications
- Study English
- Study Writing
- Media & Communications
- Languages, Linguistics And Cultural Studies
- Study Chinese
- Study French
- Study German
- Study Indonesian
- Study Italian
- Study Japanese
- Study Spanish
- Study Linguistics
- Law And Criminology
- Law
- Study Criminology
- Math Computing and IT
- Computer Science
- Information & Communication Technology Education (ICT Education)
- Mathematics
- Physics and Electronics
- Statistics
- Music Theatre and Performance
- Study Music
- Study Theatre & Performance
- Peace, Political And International Studies
- Study Asian Studies
- Study Islamic Studies
- Study Peace Studies
- Study Political & International Studies
- Nursing, Health, Pharmacy, and Medicine
- Nursing, Health, Pharmacy, and Medicine
- Biomedical Science
- Counselling
- Studies in Disability Practice
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Genetics
- Health Management
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Psychology and Mental Health
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Geographic Information Systems
- Study Geography and Planning
- Pollution Science
- Soil Science
- Social Sciences
- Study Criminology
- Study Geography and Planning
- Study Linguistics
- Study Sociology
9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students
- After completing Grade 12, students may choose:
- Diploma (1 year) / Advanced Diploma (1.5 years) + entry into Year 2 of Bachelor’s, or
- Direct entry to Bachelor’s (from Year 1)
- After completing Bachelor’s: Progress to Master’s or PhD programs
- After completing Master’s: Progress to PhD programs
10. Entry Requirements: See detailed requirements here
- Bachelor’s: High school graduation with an average score of 8/10, or graduation from vocational institutions. English requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), or TOEFL iBT 79, or PTE Academic 57 (Requirements vary by program)
- Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, Program-specific requirements apply
- Doctoral (PhD): Honours Bachelor’s degree or Research Master’s degree, IELTS 6.5-7.0 (depending on the discipline)
11. Intake Periods: February, June, and October each year. Most programs commence in February and June; only a limited number of programs start in October.
12. Application Documents: See details here
General Documents:
- Highest academic qualification certificate;
- Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
- English language certificate (if available);
- Passport (photo and signature pages – if available).
- Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).
Additional Documents for Master’s:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.
Additional Documents for PhD / Research Master’s:
- Research proposal;
- Published academic papers (if any).
13. Tuition Fees: From AUD 24,080 – 33,856 per year. See detailed fees here
14. Living Expenses: Approximately AUD 21,000 per year
15. Scholarships
Details:www.une.edu.au/study/international/visa-and-fees/scholarships-and-other-financial-support
- UNE ASEAN Bursary: AUD 5,000 for students commencing study at the UNE Sydney campus;
- UNE International Postgraduate Research Award (IPRA): Valued at AUD 29,864, applicable to: 2-year Research Master’s programs, 3-year PhD programs;
- Accommodation Scholarships: Up to AUD 4,000 towards on-campus accommodation for international students commencing in the February 2024 intake.
16. Accommodation & Other Student Services: See details here
Students may choose:
- Homestay;
- On-campus accommodation;
- Shared housing (for students aged 18+);
- Living with relatives.
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