Around half of UNE’s on campus students live in one of the colleges. This legislation had the effect of dismantling the network University. The university offers over 200 programs[16] in 23 discipline areas. This property comprised the old homestead, 'Booloominbah', with several other buildings and 74 hectares of land. The University of New England from 1994 has only one campus, at Armidale. [23], As of 2011[update] more than 106,000 people hold qualifications from UNE, with many in senior positions in Australia and overseas. The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, programs and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. [20][21] Under a previous 2016 freedom of information request UNE had reported there were 22 officially reported cases of sexual assaults on campus over the previous five years, resulting in two expulsions, no suspensions and seven warnings. Our international students interact closely with teaching staff and enjoy being a part of a close-knit community. UNE's student body began in 1940, and is currently encapsulated by the University of New England Students' Association. The Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law, Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre, Student Online Learning: Advanced Research, Doctor of Philosophy (Innovation) PhD.I - Professional Practice Doctorate, Research Excellence, Impact and Engagement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, Visiting Academics and Visiting Research Students, Honorary Associate, Adjunct & Clinical Appointments, Director of Governance and University Secretary, Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law, School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England CRICOS Provider Number 00003G, UNE is a member of the Regional Universities Network. UNE has a proud heritage as one of Australia's oldest universities and the first Australian university outside a capital city.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, programs and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. The University of New England has, since 1989, included the former Armidale College of Advanced Education, which was amalgamated with the Armidale campus at the time of the creation of the network university. The Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law, Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre, Student Online Learning: Advanced Research, Doctor of Philosophy (Innovation) PhD.I - Professional Practice Doctorate, Research Excellence, Impact and Engagement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, Visiting Academics and Visiting Research Students, Honorary Associate, Adjunct & Clinical Appointments, Director of Governance and University Secretary, Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law, School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England CRICOS Provider Number 00003G, UNE is a member of the Regional Universities Network.

Find out more. Apply to study or research here. The area also provided a rich source of hard volcanic rock for tool making and ceremonial purposes. [2], The University of New England has undergone two major changes since 1989. Rural Communities, Landscapes and Practices which is led by the Institute for Rural Futures (IRF). Yet, while our focus is on the future, we are also proud of our heritage. An exciting new phase of the UNE Tamworth expansion has begun, with the launch of the vision for an innovative university offering in the city. UNE has a proud heritage as one of Australia's oldest universities and the first Australian university … We now have more than 18,000 online students studying over 170 online courses. You are coming to study on-campus at UNE. [5][6], The University of New England was originally established in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. In addition, there are the 'Tullimba' rural research property at Kingstown and the Douglas McMaster Rural Research Station at Warialda. On-campus accommodation is the cheapest option, starting from $150 per week. All colleges are convenient to the academic campus as well as sporting and social activities. Prior to European occupation, the area was inhabited by the Nganaywanya, or Anaiwan, people. A place where I have seen unity in diversity. The Newling campus of the university includes the Newling Centre, home to the New England Conservatorium of Music, and other buildings associated with the former Armidale College of Advanced Education. The northern campus is five kilometres to the northwest of the city centre, in a rural and bushland setting. A new University (Southern Cross University) was created with campuses in Lismore and Coffs Harbour; the Orange campus was amalgamated with the University of Sydney. [2], Each year, the University offers students more than $5 million in scholarships, prizes, and bursaries and more than $18 million for staff and students involved in research. The University of New England (UNE) is a public university in Australia with approximately 22,500 higher education students. The following year the Orange Agricultural College joined the network University. Part of this campus includes the original property presented by T R Forster to the University of Sydney for the establishment of a University College.

UNE was the first Australian university established outside a state capital city. This process of amalgamation was complete by the time of the new legislation in 1993. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. Life in Armidale is peaceful, safe and affordable. UNE is dedicated to identifying and delivering innovations of value to society and industry — in Australia and internationally — with a particular emphasis on inter-disciplinary research. What's next? Our research involves interdisciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations and is underpinned by five thematic research priorities: Australia's future food and water security; Climate change and environmental sustainability; Health and wellbeing in rural communities; Our communities, our neighbours; Our past, present and future. Its scholars and scientists have established international reputations through their contributions in areas such as rural science, agricultural economics, educational administration, linguistics and archaeology. We have three teaching periods or trimesters — commencing in March, June and October — providing students greater choice about when and how much you study each year. Around half of UNE’s on-campus students live in one of the colleges. It's a perfect place to experience diverse culture, seasons and lifestyle!

UNE is located in beautiful natural surroundings near the city of Armidale and we're a popular choice with international students. UNE provides an excellent learning experience, and a wide range of social and personal services. Its original and main campus is located in the city of Armidale in northern central New South Wales. The University of New England was re-formed once again, with legislation (The University of New England Act, 1993 and the Southern Cross University Act, 1993) passed by both Houses of the New South Wales Parliament in November 1993. Professor Michelle Trudgett will deliver this year's lecture, 'Cementing Indigenous Leadership in Higher Education', on 26 October via Zoom. Booloominbah and the Vice-Chancellor's residence Trevenna were designed by architect John Horbury Hunt. We provide 24/7 tutor support and even our exams are online. My professors have helped me think differently from the first day I arrived. The University of New England Act, 1989, created a network University consisting of: (i) a campus at Armidale, incorporating the former University of New England and the former Armidale College of Advanced Education; and (ii) a campus at Lismore, incorporating the former Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education.