University of New England: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

The University of New England is a public educational institution that came into existence in 1954 at Armidale in Australia. It is known for its robust academic curriculum and infrastructure. It is ranked at 1001-1200th in the QS World University Rankings list for 2025. It was the first regional university in Australia, with its journey starting with David Henry Drummond’s election in 1920. 

The university is accredited by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Professional Accounting Recognition, and Financial Planning Association of Australia. There are 100,000 alumni and 22,389 students, along with 1,3808 staff members and nine academic schools in the university. There are 14,439 undergraduate students and 5,915 postgraduate students. 

The University’s main campus is at Armidale, along with regional centers in Sydney, Taree, Tamworth, and other locations. Its research centers include the Centre for Agribusiness, Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law, New England Institute of Healthcare Research, Cotton Hub at UNE, The National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics Education for Rural and Regional Australia, Cotton Research and Development Corporation, and others. 

The University of New England has 140+ course options for students, spanning 12 areas of study. These include IT and data science, earth and environment, animals and agriculture, languages, linguistics, international programs, humanities and arts, social sciences, law and criminology, and psychology and mental health. 

Notable alumni include the CEO, en Gonzalo Perez del Castillo International Consulting, Professor John Gillies from the Department of Literature Film & Theatre Studies, University of Essex, UK, President, Graduate Women NSW, Ms. Tricia Blombery, and Foundation Director at the MARCS Institute, Western Sydney University, Professor Denis Burnham. 

The University offers various employability and career services for its students. Students get assistance in enhancing their employability quotient while finding available job opportunities simultaneously. Employers can also get assistance in posting jobs and recruiting eligible students from the institution. The UNE Careers Toolkit also helps students understand their career goals and offers valuable information and resources. Students can also opt for career assessment options while choosing the right educational and professional pathways. Students can also get help with job applications and resumes, interviews, presentations, teamwork, global job searches, and networking.