A long history of excellence with a focus on the future

The University of New England (UNE) is Australia’s oldest regional university. With a reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research, UNE is the only public university to receive 5 stars for Overall Experience 18 years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2007-2024). 

When you study at UNE you are not only choosing Australia’s oldest regional university; you are becoming part of the UNE story, following in the footsteps of the thousands who have gone before you over our 70-year history. 

The key to UNE’s success as a university is our willingness to take the best of our values and traditions and apply them to the student experience of today. UNE’s experience can help you respond to disruption, new technology, workplace changes, and new possibilities. It makes sense to study with a university that has a long history of helping students become future fit

About UNE

Established in the 1930s by the University of Sydney, UNE is the oldest university in Australia outside of a capital city and has a well-earned reputation as one of Australia’s great teaching, training and research universities. 

Set on a spectacular 74 hectares and featuring the original homestead at the heart of the campus, UNE combines heritage with modern academic, sporting, recreational and accommodation facilities. UNE has a campus in Armidale and study centres in Parramatta, Taree and Tamworth, as well as several other locations throughout regional NSW. 

UNE Colleges accommodation

UNE is one of the few universities that provides the complete on-campus experience, combining affordability, student support and community, as well as extensive sporting facilities.  

UNE’s residential accommodation consists of eight colleges, including six traditional college residences, a village of self-contained units and 211 modern studio apartments. Each college has its own distinct character, are tailored to a variety of lifestyles and all of them welcome students into friendly, inclusive and supportive communities, meaning you’re bound to make mates for life. 

Living on campus in UNE’s residential accommodation means that you will be conveniently located in the heart of UNE, close to classes, libraries, cafes, shops and SportUNE, and only minutes from the Armidale CBD.

Study online

We now have more than 20,000 online students studying over 150 online courses. We provide 24/7 tutor support and even our exams are online. We have three teaching periods (trimesters), commencing in February, June and October, giving you greater choice about when and how much you study each year. 

Find out more 

To explore our courses, or to apply now, visit une.edu.au/study, or FREECALL 1800 818 865 to speak with one of our Future Student Advisers.