UNSW Sydney is one of the world’s leading research and teaching-intensive universities, known for innovative, pioneering research and high-quality education with a global impact.
Since our foundation in 1949, our aim has been to improve and transform lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.
A member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), a coalition of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, UNSW is ranked equal 19th* globally with over 70,000 students and a 7800+ strong research community.
We are committed to making a difference by focusing on areas critical to the future. UNSW research informs policy and expert commentary on a wide range of issues facing society, as well as underpinning the development of new technologies, creating economic opportunity and the jobs of the future.
These economic benefits are realised through the productivity uplift driven by graduates, the return on investment in research and through direct spending.
Our cutting-edge research impacts a wide range of areas including water technology, waste management, hydrogen energy storage and cancer research. For example, solar photovoltaic cells developed from UNSW research continue to play a critical role in the global transition to renewable energy.
*2025 QS World University Rankings
