University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales is a public research institution in Kensington, a suburb of Sydney, with a main campus covering 38 hectares (94 acres). The complex includes laboratories, lecture halls, libraries, and sports facilities connected by walkways and lawn areas.

The institution began from the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts founded in 1833 and gained university status through parliamentary legislation in 1949. It initially focused on technical education before expanding its offerings to humanities and social sciences.

The campus shows a mix of older brick buildings and modern glass facades, while students move between lecture halls and research labs. The green spaces serve as meeting points where you can see young people from different countries working in groups or having lunch together.

Accommodation for 5000 students sits within walking distance of academic buildings and ranges from catered halls to self-contained apartments. Most areas are accessible, with ramps and lifts in newer buildings.

Graduates have launched over 500 companies in the past decade, giving this institution the top ranking among Australian universities for startup founders. Many of these new businesses work in technology, energy, and medical equipment.

Location: Kensington

Inception: 1949

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

Website: https://unsw.edu.au

GPS coordinates: -33.91692,151.23251

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:00