Get the complete Five Star university experience
The University of New England (UNE) has earned the top five-star rating from the Good Universities Guide for the quality of our student experience*.
The 2019 Guide also awarded UNE five-star ratings in six other important categories, including Teaching Quality, Student Support, Graduate Employment and Median Graduate Salary.
Our affordable accommodation options put you right at the heart of the action, giving them maximum independence and access to academic, sporting and social facilities.
All of this means that you get every opportunity to reach your full potential and get the very best start (plus some great memories along the way). UNE also provides a vibrant, supportive community, with small classes and access to expert lecturers.
*The Good Universities Guide ratings 2007-2019.
Get the complete Five Star university experience
The University of New England (UNE) has consistently earned the top five-star rating from the Good Universities Guide for the quality of our student experience*.
The 2021 Guide also awarded UNE five-star ratings in five other important categories, including Teaching Quality, Student Support, Learner Engagement, Graduate Employment and Median Graduate Salary.
Our affordable accommodation options put you right at the heart of the action, giving you maximum independence and access to academic, sporting and social facilities.
All of this means that you get every opportunity to reach your full potential and get the very best start on your career journey, plus some great memories along the way. UNE also provides a vibrant, supportive community, with small classes and access to expert lecturers.
*The Good Universities Guide ratings 2007-2021.
Maximum rating from students every year for 14 years.
Available Courses
Accounting and Finance
Agriculture and Rural Science
Animal Science and Zoology
Archaeology and Indigenous Studies
Arts
Business, Management, Marketing and HR
Classics, History, Philosophy and Studies in Religion
Computer Science, Information Technology and Data Science
Criminology and Forensic Science
Economics and Agribusiness
Education and Teaching
~ This course requires a Music Audition as part of the entry requirements. For more information visit une.edu.au/music-audition
^PERSONAL STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS
From 2018, the Australian Government has introduced additional standards for admission to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degrees. In addition to academic capability, applicants will also need to submit a ‘Personal Statement’ outlining their non-academic abilities. These non-academic capabilities include an applicant’s interest in teaching children and/or young people and their motivations for becoming a teacher along with their involvement in personal learning and/or leadership activities (ie work experience, community work or volunteering, extra-curricular projects etc). For more information visit une.edu.au/teachingreqs
#BAND 5 REQUIREMENTS
In addition to standard entry requirements (ATAR or equivalent), entrants to these accredited undergraduate teaching degree will need ONE of the following:
- a minimum of three ‘Band 5’ HSC results, including one in English, or
- to complete bridging units equivalent to a minimum of three ‘Band 5’ HSC results, including English, as approved by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) before entry, or
- to complete at least a full year of discipline studies in another higher education award (ie Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Science or Bachelor of Educational Studies), or
- to enter via an alternative pathway, as advised by UNE and approved by NESA.
English, Writing, Media and Communications
Environmental and Earth Sciences
Exercise and Sports Science, and Clinical Exercise Physiology
Geography and Planning
Languages, Linguistics and Cultural Studies
Law and Criminology
Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics
Medicine
Nursing, Social Work and Health
Peace, Political and International Studies
Pharmacy, Biology, and Biomedical Science
Psychology, Sociology and Social Science
Science
Sustainability
Theatre, Performance and Music
†Early closing date.
~ This course requires a Music Audition as part of the entry requirements. For more information visit une.edu.au/music-audition
^PERSONAL STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS
From 2018, the Australian Government has introduced additional standards for admission to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degrees. In addition to academic capability, applicants will also need to submit a ‘Personal Statement’ outlining their non-academic abilities. These non-academic capabilities include an applicant’s interest in teaching children and/or young people and their motivations for becoming a teacher along with their involvement in personal learning and/or leadership activities (ie work experience, community work or volunteering, extra-curricular projects etc). For more information visit une.edu.au/teachingreqs
2021 UNE EARLY ENTRY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
UNE Early Entry
Get into uni ahead of the pack
UNE Early Entry is open to all year 12 applicants, whether or not you’re expecting to receive an ATAR and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and abilities to determine your suitability for entry. The assessment is based around your ability to work and learn independently, as well as your overall potential for academic success at UNE.
Benefits of UNE Early Entry
- Apply directly to UNE
- No application fees
- Relieve the pressure of waiting for results by knowing early (November*) that you have a place at UNE.
- No UAC / QTAC applications required
- Applying through UNE Early Entry does not prevent you from making another application through a Tertiary Admissions Centre so it’s a great way to increase your chances of getting into the course you want.
Living on campus
Why live on campus?
There are some great reasons to live on campus when you study with UNE:
- It’s cheaper to live on campus than it is to rent in town (when you consider all of the extra costs).
- Live on campus and all of your utility bills are taken care of – that includes free, unlimited Wi-Fi and all of your heating.
- Choose to look after your own food or opt for one of our catered options.
- Academic and social support are right there to help you reach your potential.
- Convenient location to the academic campus, sporting and social activities.
- ACER Research has demonstrated that students who chose to live on-campus perform better academically, adjust to University life better and are far more likely to complete their University studies successfully.
- Participate in Residential Wellness Week - the first week in Trimester 1. This week is designed to ease the transition into university life for on-campus students staying in a residential college.
Scholarships
It’s easier than you think to get extra financial help to pay for the cost of university. Unlike the government help that you have to repay when you start earning, a UNE scholarship never has to be repaid. UNE Scholarships are open for all to apply – and doesn’t cost you anything.
Not all scholarships are about how well you did at school, there are UNE Scholarships that recognise students who:
- come from rural areas
- study specific degrees
- are in disadvantaged groups
- excel in sport
- plan to live in a UNE college
- have high academic achievement
Take a campus tour
A free campus tour at the University of New England in Armidale, NSW Australia is a great way to experience the lifestyle of a university student.
Campus Tours are conducted on Monday and Friday at 9:30am and 1:30pm each week (excluding public holidays) and will take approximately two and a half hours. Bookings are required.
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