Overview

University of New England, Australia

 

 

Introduction:             

 

The University of New England (UNE) stands out as Australia's first university established outside a capital city, originating in the 1920s. Over time, UNE has garnered widespread acclaim for its outstanding performance in education, training, and research, solidifying its position as one of Australia's leading institutions in these areas.

 

 

Brief University History:

 

Rooted in the legacies of St. Francis College and Westbrook College, the University of New England has thrived and transformed over a century.

The journey begins in 1939 with the establishment of the College Seraphique by Franciscan monks along the Saco River, initially serving as a high school and junior college for boys of Quebecois descent.

By 1952, the institution evolved into a four-year liberal arts college named St. Francis College.

Facing financial challenges in the late 1970s, a pivotal moment arose with the emergence of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, leading to the integration of the two institutions into the University of New England in 1978.

In 1996, UNE encountered another opportunity for expansion with the integration of Westbrook College, previously Westbrook Seminary, established in 1831 in Portland.

Similar to the challenges faced by St. Francis in the 1970s, Westbrook College struggled with financial and enrollment issues before merging with UNE, contributing its extensive history and dedicated alumni network.

UNE has since evolved into Maine's largest private university, marked by ongoing growth with each graduating cohort.

 

World ranking:

 

UNE stands out as the sole public university in Australia to have received five-star ratings for Overall Experience continuously for 18 consecutive years.

QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching), endorsed by the government, positions UNE as the leading public university in New South Wales for Student Experience. Additionally, the university also achieved the No. 3 position among all public universities nationwide.

UNE ranks within the top 20 percent of Australian universities for Teaching Quality.

In the 2024 edition of the Good Universities Guide, UNE received 5-star ratings for:

• Overall Experience for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
•  Teaching Quality for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
• Student Support for Undergraduate students
• Full-time Employment for Undergraduate students

 

 

Faculties and Departments:

 

The administrative divisions at UNE encompass directorates, operational sectors, and offices dedicated to facilitating the university's operations.

Academic faculties incorporated by the University of New England are as follows:

Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education (HASSE)

• School of Education
• School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• SiMERR

Faculty of Science, Agricultue, Business and Law (SABL)

• School of Environmental Rural Science
• School of Science and Technology
• School of Law
• UNE Business School
• Institute for Rural Futures
• Rural Properties
• Computational Analytics Software Informatics (CASI)
• Centre for Animal Research and Teaching (CART)

 

Faculty of Medicine and Health

• School of Rural Medicine
• School of Psychology
• School of Health

 

Admission Processes:

 

UNE encourages students from every corner of the globe to consider applying for studies at the University of New England.

For domestic students:

Applicants are requested to utilize the domestic student application portal if you fall under any of the following categories:

• Australian or New Zealand citizen
• Dual citizen of Australia and another country
• Permanent resident of Australia

 

Ensure that all documents submitted with your application are certified copies, meaning they are photocopies of original documents certified as true copies by an authorized individual.

 

To certify a document:

• Create a photocopy of the original document.
•  Present both the original and the copy to an authorized person.
•  

You can also apply to UNE via an approved agent. University will direct all communication regarding your application to the designated agent.

 

Applicants are requested to go through application dates to be familiar with the key dates and ensure necessary deadlines.

 

 

Admission Essentials:

 

Please include certified copies of transcripts for all pertinent previous studies, which should include:

• Evidence of completion
• A photo page from your passport or another birth record
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Any additional documentation requested in the online form.

 

If your documents are not in English, ensure to provide officially certified English translations along with certified copies of the original documents.

 

 

Eligibility criteria:

Applicants are required to meet UNE's English language requirements for admission, regardless of your study location or method.

If English is not your native language, you can satisfy UNE's English language requirement through various means:

• Passing an approved English language test.
• Providing evidence of satisfactory course completion in an English-speaking country, with a minimum one-year full-time study within the last five years, where instruction was conducted in English.
• Achieving a passing grade or higher in an English language subject at the Australian Year 12 level or its overseas equivalent.

 

UNE accepts students who meet the following English language proficiency criteria:

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic overall score of at least 6.0, with no sub-band less than 5.5.
• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test, with a minimum score of 22 in the written component.
• A Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.

 

To qualify, your English language test score must have been obtained within two years from the date of application for admission to UNE.

For further details, refer to UNE's comprehensive policy on English Language Requirements.

 

 

Fees and Scholarships:

 

Scholarships:

Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply for scholarships provided by the Australian Government. Additionally, for those pursuing postgraduate research degrees, UNE offers its own array of research scholarships.

Australian Government Scholarships: Encompass all scholarship programs administered by both the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

 

Bursaries for International Students: The UNE International Bursary offers a reduction in annual tuition fees for full-time international students starting coursework studies at UNE in 2024.

 

Postgraduate Research Scholarships: UNE provides significant research scholarships for postgraduate students pursuing research-based degrees, including those tailored to specific disciplines, targeted research projects, and broader eligibility criteria.

 

UNE International Postgraduate Research Award (IPRA): The UNE International Postgraduate Research Award (UNE IPRA) scholarship is available for exceptional international candidates seeking enrollment in a research degree program at UNE.

 

 

 

Overall fee structure:

 

Fee structures are different for domestic and international students.     

For prospective domestic students:

Your tuition fees are contingent upon your fee category, determined by citizenship and residency status, as well as the specific course, available fee places, and commencement year.

University study typically involves two primary types of tuition fees: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Full Fee.

Commonwealth Supported Place(CSP): A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a subsidized spot in a university program, with the government covering a portion of your tuition fees directly to the institution, while you pay the remaining portion, termed the 'student contribution amount.'

Full fee: Eligible students can access government loans through FEE-HELP and potentially claim tax deductions for self-education expenses.

Domestic applicants can go through the detailed fee structure for your interest of course here.

 

For International students:

• Fees quoted are inclusive of full-time tuition for two complete trimesters exclusively.
• All fees are denoted in Australian (AUD) dollars.
• Not all courses listed are accessible on campus.
• Courses lacking CRICOS codes are provided online.

 

Apart from your tuition fees, it's essential for the international students to factor in the expenses for:

• Housing
• Meals
• Transportation
• Textbooks
• Supplies such as stationery, computer needs, and printing
• Healthcare expenses
• Leisure and entertainment costs

 

Additionally, candidates are requested to go through the detailed fee structure for your interest of course by visiting course fees.

For current students, details regarding fees, expenses, and payments can be located within the "Current Students" section.

 

 

Passout students job percentage:

UNE achieved a top-three position in domestic full-time graduate employment according to the 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey.

The survey assesses employment rates among graduates who have completed undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.

In the previous year, 86.8% of UNE graduates successfully obtained employment, a notable achievement.

This result places UNE alongside other top-performing institutions like Charles Sturt University (90.7%) and Central Queensland University (86.9%).

Interim VC Professor Simon Evans expressed satisfaction with the outcome, describing it as extremely pleasing.

Findings revealed an increase in full-time employment from 68.9% in 2021 to 78.5% in 2022.

Overall employment rates also saw an uptick from 84.8% to 88.3% during the same period.

 

 

Campuses and Campus Environment:

 

UNE incorporates 4 different campuses across Australia:

UNE Armidale; UNE Sydney; UNE Tamworth; UNE Taree

 

In almost all the campuses of the university, the classes, residences, and recreational amenities are conveniently situated within close proximity to each other, allowing for easy walking between them which makes it very convenient for the campus residential students.

 

Additionally, UNE also offers a range of amenities and activities catering to students, faculty, and the broader community, encompassing sports facilities, dining options, social events, childcare services, a cinema, student radio, and beyond.

 

University history

Brief University History:

 

Rooted in the legacies of St. Francis College and Westbrook College, the University of New England has thrived and transformed over a century.

The journey begins in 1939 with the establishment of the College Seraphique by Franciscan monks along the Saco River, initially serving as a high school and junior college for boys of Quebecois descent.

By 1952, the institution evolved into a four-year liberal arts college named St. Francis College.

Facing financial challenges in the late 1970s, a pivotal moment arose with the emergence of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, leading to the integration of the two institutions into the University of New England in 1978.

In 1996, UNE encountered another opportunity for expansion with the integration of Westbrook College, previously Westbrook Seminary, established in 1831 in Portland.

Similar to the challenges faced by St. Francis in the 1970s, Westbrook College struggled with financial and enrollment issues before merging with UNE, contributing its extensive history and dedicated alumni network.

UNE has since evolved into Maine's largest private university, marked by ongoing growth with each graduating cohort.

World Rankings

World ranking:

 

UNE stands out as the sole public university in Australia to have received five-star ratings for Overall Experience continuously for 18 consecutive years.

QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching), endorsed by the government, positions UNE as the leading public university in New South Wales for Student Experience. Additionally, the university also achieved the No. 3 position among all public universities nationwide.

UNE ranks within the top 20 percent of Australian universities for Teaching Quality.

In the 2024 edition of the Good Universities Guide, UNE received 5-star ratings for:

• Overall Experience for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
•  Teaching Quality for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
• Student Support for Undergraduate students
• Full-time Employment for Undergraduate students

Faculties and Departments

Faculties and Departments:

 

The administrative divisions at UNE encompass directorates, operational sectors, and offices dedicated to facilitating the university's operations.

Academic faculties incorporated by the University of New England are as follows:

Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education (HASSE)

• School of Education
• School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• SiMERR

Faculty of Science, Agricultue, Business and Law (SABL)

• School of Environmental Rural Science
• School of Science and Technology
• School of Law
• UNE Business School
• Institute for Rural Futures
• Rural Properties
• Computational Analytics Software Informatics (CASI)
• Centre for Animal Research and Teaching (CART)

 

Faculty of Medicine and Health

• School of Rural Medicine
• School of Psychology
• School of Health

 

How to apply

Admission Processes:

 

UNE encourages students from every corner of the globe to consider applying for studies at the University of New England.

For domestic students:

Applicants are requested to utilize the domestic student application portal if you fall under any of the following categories:

• Australian or New Zealand citizen
• Dual citizen of Australia and another country
• Permanent resident of Australia

 

Ensure that all documents submitted with your application are certified copies, meaning they are photocopies of original documents certified as true copies by an authorized individual.

 

To certify a document:

• Create a photocopy of the original document.
•  Present both the original and the copy to an authorized person.
•  

You can also apply to UNE via an approved agent. University will direct all communication regarding your application to the designated agent.

 

Applicants are requested to go through application dates to be familiar with the key dates and ensure necessary deadlines.

 

Entry requirements

Admission Essentials:

 

Please include certified copies of transcripts for all pertinent previous studies, which should include:

• Evidence of completion
• A photo page from your passport or another birth record
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Any additional documentation requested in the online form.

 

If your documents are not in English, ensure to provide officially certified English translations along with certified copies of the original documents.

 

 

Eligibility criteria:

Applicants are required to meet UNE's English language requirements for admission, regardless of your study location or method.

If English is not your native language, you can satisfy UNE's English language requirement through various means:

• Passing an approved English language test.
• Providing evidence of satisfactory course completion in an English-speaking country, with a minimum one-year full-time study within the last five years, where instruction was conducted in English.
• Achieving a passing grade or higher in an English language subject at the Australian Year 12 level or its overseas equivalent.

 

UNE accepts students who meet the following English language proficiency criteria:

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic overall score of at least 6.0, with no sub-band less than 5.5.
• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test, with a minimum score of 22 in the written component.
• A Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.

 

To qualify, your English language test score must have been obtained within two years from the date of application for admission to UNE.

For further details, refer to UNE's comprehensive policy on English Language Requirements.

 

 

Fees and scholarships

Fees and Scholarships:

 

Scholarships:

Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply for scholarships provided by the Australian Government. Additionally, for those pursuing postgraduate research degrees, UNE offers its own array of research scholarships.

Australian Government Scholarships: Encompass all scholarship programs administered by both the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

 

Bursaries for International Students: The UNE International Bursary offers a reduction in annual tuition fees for full-time international students starting coursework studies at UNE in 2024.

 

Postgraduate Research Scholarships: UNE provides significant research scholarships for postgraduate students pursuing research-based degrees, including those tailored to specific disciplines, targeted research projects, and broader eligibility criteria.

 

UNE International Postgraduate Research Award (IPRA): The UNE International Postgraduate Research Award (UNE IPRA) scholarship is available for exceptional international candidates seeking enrollment in a research degree program at UNE.

 

 

 

Overall fee structure:

 

Fee structures are different for domestic and international students.     

For prospective domestic students:

Your tuition fees are contingent upon your fee category, determined by citizenship and residency status, as well as the specific course, available fee places, and commencement year.

University study typically involves two primary types of tuition fees: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Full Fee.

Commonwealth Supported Place(CSP): A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a subsidized spot in a university program, with the government covering a portion of your tuition fees directly to the institution, while you pay the remaining portion, termed the 'student contribution amount.'

Full fee: Eligible students can access government loans through FEE-HELP and potentially claim tax deductions for self-education expenses.

Domestic applicants can go through the detailed fee structure for your interest of course here.

 

For International students:

• Fees quoted are inclusive of full-time tuition for two complete trimesters exclusively.
• All fees are denoted in Australian (AUD) dollars.
• Not all courses listed are accessible on campus.
• Courses lacking CRICOS codes are provided online.

 

Apart from your tuition fees, it's essential for the international students to factor in the expenses for:

• Housing
• Meals
• Transportation
• Textbooks
• Supplies such as stationery, computer needs, and printing
• Healthcare expenses
• Leisure and entertainment costs

 

Additionally, candidates are requested to go through the detailed fee structure for your interest of course by visiting course fees.

For current students, details regarding fees, expenses, and payments can be located within the "Current Students" section.

 

Graduate outcome

Passout students job percentage:

UNE achieved a top-three position in domestic full-time graduate employment according to the 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey.

The survey assesses employment rates among graduates who have completed undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.

In the previous year, 86.8% of UNE graduates successfully obtained employment, a notable achievement.

This result places UNE alongside other top-performing institutions like Charles Sturt University (90.7%) and Central Queensland University (86.9%).

Interim VC Professor Simon Evans expressed satisfaction with the outcome, describing it as extremely pleasing.

Findings revealed an increase in full-time employment from 68.9% in 2021 to 78.5% in 2022.

Overall employment rates also saw an uptick from 84.8% to 88.3% during the same period.

 

 

Campuses

• Church Street, Parramatta campus

  State: New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )

  Address: 211 Church St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150

• Rundle Mall Campus

  State: South Australia ( Inc. Adelaide )

  Address: Level 3, 112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia 5000

• Adelaide Campus

  State: South Australia ( Inc. Adelaide )

  Address: Level 3, 68 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000

• George Street, Parramatta campus

  State: New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )

  Address: Level 4, 100 George Street, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150

• University of New England

  State: New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )

  Address: 17 Arts Rd, ARMIDALE, New South Wales 2351

• University of New England (ELICOS operations)

  State: New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )

  Address: English Language Centre, Booloomingah Dr, ARMIDALE, New South Wales 2350

• UNE Armidale

  State: New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )

  Address: University of New England Armidale, 2351