Your student 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.Â
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 22 December 2025 and reopen Monday 5 January 2026
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 will still be available during this time.
Stay safe and enjoy your well-deserved break. Happy holidays! 🎉
Set yourself up for 2026: Complete your annual enrolment
Annual enrolment helps you plan ahead and lock in your preferred courses.
Enrolment changes can be made up until the deadline for each teaching period.
At UNSW, enrolment is a two-step process:
- Course enrolment – an annual process where you select the courses you want to study for the coming year.
- Class registration – completed each teaching period, where you choose your specific class times (such as lectures, tutorials, or labs) before the period begins.
If you’re new to UNSW and unsure about the difference between courses and classes, this guide will help you get started smoothly.
Enrol now to secure your courses for the year ahead!
SpeakUp at UNSW
Speak up if you see something that doesn't feel right
There are many ways you can safely raise issues at UNSW and get the support you need. Whether your concerns are big or small, your voice contributes to building a safer, more inclusive culture at UNSW.
Case IQ, our University-wide case management system, lets you:
- Raise an issue
- Raise an issue anonymously
- Report gendered violence
- Make a whistleblowing report
- Report anything else you have concerns about.
We're committed to fostering respect and integrity in our community, and encourage you to inform us about unacceptable behaviour wherever you see it. Help us make UNSW a better place for everyone by taking the first, most important step: speaking up.
Student events
Have a question?
Contact us for advice on all things UNSW, including faculty-specific questions, essential services, and even support and development. We’re here to help.