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UNSW Sydney
(UNSW)
About
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a public research university based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was established in 1949.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 94 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 47,144
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 32.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 44%
- Female : Male
- 45 : 55
- Staff
- 3,251
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
52 subjectsARWU
53 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 29 | 70.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =46 | 73.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =54 | 62.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 64 | 65.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 65 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =78 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 83 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =87 | 64.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =88 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =92 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 101–125 | 47.9 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of UNSW Sydney?
UNSW Sydney's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 19, THE Rank 79, ARWU Rank 80, US News Rank 36.
When was UNSW Sydney founded?
UNSW Sydney was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at UNSW Sydney?
Top subjects at UNSW Sydney include: Mineral & Mining Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is UNSW Sydney located?
UNSW Sydney is located in Sydney, Australia.