Overview
Welcome to the University of New England, Australia’s oldest regional university with a proud history starting in 1938.
Set on a beautiful campus in the NSW regional centre of Armidale, UNE is a research-led teaching university. Excellence in research has long been a focus at UNE and, today, we have a wide range of research centres and nationally significant Research groups.As one of Australia’s oldest universities, UNE has a 70-year tradition of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Here, you will enjoy the perfect balance between high educational standards and an outstanding lifestyle.
In 2009 UNE again rated highly in respect of student experience. In the most recent Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) 83.4% percentage of students approved of their UNE experience; we achieved an 100% success rate in Citations awarded by the Australian Learning Teaching Council; and in the Good Universities Guide received the top rating for Australian universities for ‘overall satisfaction’ and a five-star rating for students’ ‘educational experience'.Rated among the top 100 universities in the Asia-Pacific, UNE caters for growing numbers of international students as well as those from all over Australia.
Its graduates consistently rate their experience at UNE highly, a reflection of the University's commitment to student support. More than 75,000 people now hold UNE qualifications, with many in senior positions in Australia and overseas
UNE is a public univeristy.
Vision:
UNE’s Vision is to be a strong research-based, teaching and learning
university delivering outcomes in areas of strength to individuals and society.
Location & Facilities
The University is in the city of Armidale, in the heart of the picturesque New England Tableland region of the State of New South Wales. The New England region is famous for its magnificent gorges, waterfalls and rivers, history and vibrant culture, and for the contrasting beauty of four distinct seasons. Armidale is a regional Australian community that is proud of its multicultural society. The UNE campus is situated on 74 hectares of heritage parklands, overlooking the beautiful city of Armidale.
UNE's residential accommodation is made up of 7 residential colleges and a village of self-contained units. Each college has its own distinct character and all welcome students into incredibly friendly, inclusive and supportive communities.
The residences offer a substantial number of places, with fully catered, self catered, Flexi Choice and disabled facility options:
- Austin College (288 places, fully catered, disabled facility)
- Drummond and Smith College (200 places, fully catered Flexi Choice)
- Duval College (210 places, fully catered Flexi Choice)
- Earle Page College (294 places, fully catered)
- Mary White College (209 places, fully catered, disabled facility)
- Robb College (214 places, fully catered, disabled facility)
- St. Albert's College (304 places, fully catered, self catered, disabled facility)
- Wright Village apartments (296 places, self catered, disabled facility)
The Residences at UNE operate as a Residential System. The Residential College Code of Conduct contains the generic rules of the Residential System. The residences will offer 3 separate ,Accommodation Agreements in 2011: Academic Year Agreement, Academic Year including vacations and Academic Semester. Please note that in addition, each residence has its own handbook.
Flexi Choice
Duval and Drummond & Smith colleges also offer ‘Flexi Choice’ for meals, which means that you choose what meals you pay for using a ‘smart card’. Meals are available from 7am to 9pm 7 days ‘café style’ but you only pay for what you use. For information about fee
Self-Catered Accommodation
Wright Village provides accommodation on campus for nearly 300 students. Its flats are in different designs and sizes—four, six and eight bedrooms. You have your own furnished study/bedroom and each flat has a furnished lounge and kitchen, with shared bathroom and laundry facilities. One flat is designed for wheelchair access.
School leavers are usually able to live in Wright Village if you have had at least 12 months of independent living away from home and school. As with flatting, the weekly rate applies in vacation periods and you need to bring some household items and help look after your flat.
Academic Facilities
Along with extensive resource facilities associated with the two faculties: Arts and Sciences and The Professions, UNE's academic campus offers the best in:
- Academic support; easy accessibility to UNE's helpful and approachable academic staff.
- Libraries; the renowned Dixson Library, plus intensive specialty libraries in Law and Education.
- Advanced computing facilities
- State-of-the-art clinics and laboratories
- Museums in Zoology and Antiquities
- Co operative research centres in numerous Agricultural fields
- Research centres in other specialty areas including Psychology, Small Business and Rural Futures.
- In-house computer labs connected to the university network
- Resident tutors available for advice, support and assistance
- Quiet study areas and tutorial rooms
- Course work and library resources in colleges
- Inspiring, motivational and supportive student environment
Essential Services and Facilities
Essential services and facilities on campus at your convenience, include:
- Restaurant
- Cafes
- Newsagent
- Post office
- Bookshops (new and secondhand)
- Hairdressers
- Credit Union
- ATMs
- Long Day Child Care Centre
- Free professional Counselling service
- Financial Advice
- Careers Advice
- Medical Centre
- Chaplains and Mosque
Sporting and Fitness Facilities
Sport UNE offers world-class indoor and outdoor sport and fitness facilities, centrally accessible to both faculties and residences. Your facilities and services include:
- Fully equipped gym
- Wide range of comprehensive health and fitness programs
- Personalised training programs
- Indoor heated pool
- Sports shop/ kiosk
- Rock-climbing
- Basketball
- Squash
- Tennis
- Netball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Athletics
- UNE's sporting clubs/ teams/ competitions cater to every interest from martial arts to mountaineering; from football to water polo.
Recreational Facilities and Opportunites
All your favorite recreational pursuits are covered on campus:
UNE's Student societies/ clubs/ associations provide social opportunities for students to become involved in a diverse range of interests and activities, including areas such as:
- Astronomy
- Film
- Drama
- Music
- Literary
- Games
- Business
- Religion
- Internationality
- Gender and
- Media/Broadcasting (UNE has its own radio station: tune.fm).