Your student life
Stay connected with the UNSW community and make the most of your campus life
From enriching your campus life to acknowledging your achievements, the possibilities are endless.
From campus facilities to student clubs and societies, and all the way to graduations festivities, UNSW is dedicated to creating a memorable and vibrant student life. Our campuses are also equipped with everything you need for a comfortable and fun academic journey, with exciting events and opportunities running throughout the year.
The essentials
Explore international student life at UNSW
Moving to a new country to start your Australian university experience doesn't have to be daunting. Whether you're on exchange or studying a full degree, we've prepared a wide range of resources and tools to help you settle as an international student.
What's on campus
Stay in the loop
Browse through current news, opportunities and events for you and your peers.
Student news
Plan ahead for end of year closure at UNSW
Mark your calendars for our holiday shutdown period!
UNSW will shut down operations from 5pm, Monday 23 December 2024 and reopen Monday 6 January 2025
Most of our services, including The Nucleus: Student Hub, will be unavailable during the University Shutdown period for Christmas and New Years.
Emergency and mental health support services are still available for students during this time.
Stay safe and enjoy your well-deserved break. Happy holidays! 🎉
Have your say about the Heart of Randwick district for the chance to win
Have your say about the Heart of Randwick district for the chance to win a $20 Ritz Cinemas voucher!
Survey is anonymous and should take around 3 minutes
The Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct (founded by South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network and UNSW) is working to improve connections between our campuses and surrounding neighbourhoods.
We'd love to understand how you currently use the Heart of Randwick district, covering UNSW Kensington campus, Randwick Health campus and local retail areas such as The Spot and Newmarket. Share your ideas and enter the draw to win a $20 voucher for Ritz Cinemas!
Shape UNSW's future academic calendar
Help us shape UNSW's future academic calendar
Provide your feedback by Thursday 6 February 2025
We want to hear from you! The university has explored 20 possible future calendar options and narrowed them down to two stand-out drafts:
- A calendar with a new two-core teaching term structure
- A calendar with a new and improved three-core teaching term structure.
Check out our possible academic calendar models and share your thoughts about the two options to help us determine the future of UNSW. The final decision on our new academic calendar will be made in early 2025 with roll-out starting from 2027 or 2028, depending on the calendar chosen.
Student events
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Contact us for advice on all things UNSW, including faculty-specific questions, essential services, and even support and development. We’re here to help.