The University of New England (UNE) has its main campus located in the city of Armidale in the heart of the picturesque New England Tableland region of New South Wales, Australia, and is one of Australia's oldest universities. UNE offers a wide range of courses on campus or via distance education at all levels. Our academics have world-class reputations in areas such as rural science, agriculture, economics, law, environmental management, science, education, nursing and health.

UNE is located in beautiful natural surroundings and offers academic excellence, making it the premier choice for international students.

As a regional university, UNE offers students a unique living and learning experience and the chance to see the 'real' Australia outside a capital city. UNE is known for its vibrant community lifestyle and high educational standards. Armidale is ideally located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, and is a two and a half hour drive from the Pacific Coast.

In addition to internationally recognised degrees delivered by highly aware teaching staff, UNE offers an extensive on-campus residential college system and outstanding sporting facilities.

It has been recognised for its longstanding world-class research with outstanding results in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) findings. For the first time, UNE has achieved the highest rating of 5* (“well above world standard”) in not just one, but nine fields: Geology, Soil Sciences, Ecology, Zoology, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture, Land and Farm Management, Animal Production, Human Movement and Sport Science and Other Medical and Health Sciences.

GUG: Good University Guide 2019 it has been awarded five stars for ‘Overall Student Experience’ for the 13th year in a row, a record unmatched by any other Australian public university.