Life in Sydney


The City of Parramatta

At the geographical centre and heart of global Sydney, Parramatta is a diverse marketplace of ideas and culture that offers a range of unparalleled opportunities for businesses, community and visitors.

Built on ancient roots and propelled by openness and positivity, Parramatta draws people from across the globe, creating a unique vitality and fascinating cultural mosaic. Our sports, dining, entertainment and cultural offerings add to the city’s vibrancy.

UNE respectfully recognise the Traditional Owners of the Parramatta land, the Dharug people. For over 60,000 years, the area comprising present day Parramatta has been occupied by the Burramattagal people, a clan of the Dharug, who first settled along the upper reaches of the Parramatta River.

Why you should study in Parramatta

Students who choose to study at UNE Sydney will have opportunities to network and explore career paths with Australia’s largest and leading companies. Parramatta offers easy access to countless restaurants, bars and clubs and retail outlets, the University also participates in various events within the local business community.

Parramatta is home to the Heritage listed Parramatta Park and Commbank Stadium; where you’ll find Rugby League team Parramatta Eels and soccer team Western Sydney Wanderers. Closeby is Sydney Olympic Park where you can attend concerts, sports and Western Sydney Giants AFL games.

Life at UNE Sydney

Student support

Students at UNE Sydney are supported by a dedicated team of staff who assist along the life-long student journey. Students will receive personalised, timely, and relevant support on the path to academic success.

UNE Sydney offers the following support to students;

  • International Student assistance
  • Enrolment and progression advice
  • Student Wellness Services
  • Academic Skills assistance
  • IT help
  • Library Services
  • Advocacy and Welfare services
  • Accommodation advice
Academic support

Online

All UNE students can now access the Studiosity service for free. Studiosity makes personalized learning support available to students when they need it, 24/7.

One-on-one

One-on-one support is available in relation to assignment writing and/or referencing.

Exam Preparation

Exam prep workshops provide students with strategies to prepare for exams, and strategies to use during your exam to improve your chances of success.

Library Skills

Learn how to get the most out of UNE’s library facilities to help success in your studies.

Software Support

UNE offers the following software for free to all enrolled UNE students:

  • Microsoft Office 365 – full version
  • Endnote – maintaining references
  • Sophos – Anti-virus software
  • Windows 10 – free upgrade

Academic Skills Office

Clubs and Societies

There are a number of University-affiliated clubs and societies which provide students with the opportunity to develop skills, participate in new activities, and meet new people.

For a comprehensive list of University-affiliated clubs which are available to join, please refer to the Clubs Search and Sport Clubs Search pages.

Social

Studying, lectures and tutorials are all just a small part of student life in Parramatta.

Parramatta is home to a vibrant and multicultural demographic, where all people are welcomed and celebrated. This creates an exciting and fun city full of festivals, art, music, night life and heritage. UNE Sydney is located on Church St, which is also known as "Eat Street" - students are able to either grab a coffee or bubble tea between classes, or catch up with friends at any of the countless restaurants, bars and clubs after class.

Culture, art, food and music festivals frequent the city, and the campus is located between one of Australia's largest retail outlets and sporting arenas. Students will always have somewhere and something to go to with their classmates, friends and family.

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Places to eat and drink in Parramatta

UNE Sydney is located on Church St, which is also known as "Eat Street" - students are able to either grab a coffee or bubble tea between classes, or catch up with friends at any of the countless restaurants, bars and clubs after class.

Explore the Places to Eat and Drink in Parramatta | At Parramatta

Other aspects of life in Sydney

Sydney weather
6°C Low in Winter
29°C High in Summer
Population
5.93M Population
Key ethnic groups
Key Ethnic Groups Indian, Chinese
Distance to Armidale Campus
476km To Armidale Campus