Established in 1949, the University Of New South Wales (UNSW) is an open research university that was developed with a motive to meet the new demands of the growing technology. Initially, it was known as the New South Wales University of Technology. Notably, the university gained its statuary status in 1949 by the Parliament of New South Wales, Sydney. After gaining this status, it was provided funds for the construction of buildings on the campus. And, the classes started a year later with an enrolment of 46 students. UNSW established two colleges, one in Newcastle and the other in Wollongong.

Located in Kensington, Sydney, the main campus has two research centers. The UNSW Lowy Cancer Research Centre studies cancer and related problems in children and adults. The other research center is Wainwright Analytical Centre that specializes in studying chemical, biological and physical materials. It is home to the faculties of medicine, engineering, and science. Moreover, music rooms, theatre halls, and fitness centers are also available on the campus. These are open to students as well as the general public.

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs in various fields of study. The courses are offered through various departments, namely the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Art & Design, Faculty of Business School, Faculty of Art & Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering and Science. The wide range of courses offered by the university allows the students to choose among the subjects according to their area of interest. In addition, the experienced faculty members make sure that students gain the best practical knowledge in their respective fields.

The university has a wide list of alumni that includes Bob Bellear (First indigenous judge), Mark Bouris (CEO of Yellow Brick Road), John M. Green (Publisher, writer, director), Dr. Matthew Miles (CEO of MS Research Australia), Mehdi Ghazazanfari (Minister of Commerce, Iran), Usman Khwaja (Cricketer), Karl Kruszelnicki (media presenter and scientist), Robert McClelland (Former Attorney-General of Australia) and Scott Morrison (Prime Minister of Australia).