Information about University of New England, Australia

1. Website: www.une.edu.au

2. Campuses & Locations (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;

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: View 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

UNE has 3 faculities:

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 / Master of Research’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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Date: Mar 26, 2026