Experience a legacy of excellence

UNE is the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 21 years in a row by the Good Universities Guide.

From our dedication to the student experience to our reputation for preparing industry-reading graduates, UNE consistently stands out as a leading Australian university for both undergraduate and postgraduate study.

As Australia's longest-running provider of distance education, we've built our courses to be flexible, so your degree fits around you, not the other way around. With 180+ courses available online, we provide study shaped around your life, giving you control over your learning journey.

Whether you're just starting university, changing direction, or advancing in your career, UNE delivers learning like nowhere else.

Excellence in experience, teaching and employability

2027 Overall Experience

Five Stars,
21 Years in a Row

Australia’s only public university with 21 consecutive years of five stars for overall experience.

Good Universities Guide 2007-2027
2026 No. 1 Student Experience

No. 1 in NSW
for Student Experience

Government-endorsed QILT ranks UNE first for student experience among NSW public universities.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 2026
2027 Teaching Quality

Five Stars for
Teaching Quality

UNE’s teaching quality is rated five stars for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Good Universities Guide 2027
2026 Top 3 Full-time Employment

Top 3 in Australia
for Full-time Employment

UNE graduates have one of Australia’s highest rates of full-time employment.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 2026 (Undergraduate)

Highest long-term quality of entire educational experience

Choosing a university is a long-term commitment to your future. According to the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, UNE has consistently delivered the highest long-term quality of entire educational experience of any public university in Australia, based on the last nine years of data (2017–2025). With a track record of excellence across both undergraduate and postgraduate study, we stand out as a university that supports our students throughout their entire learning journey.

Our recent rankings

UNE has a proud history of providing an exceptional educational experience that has led to strong outcomes in university rankings and a reputation for excellence.

In the 2027 edition of the Good Universities Guide, UNE was awarded 5-star ratings for:

  • Overall Experience - Undergraduate and Postgraduate
  • Full-time Employment - Undergraduate
  • Graduate Salary - Undergraduate
  • Teaching Quality - Undergraduate and Postgraduate

These achievements demonstrate our commitment to creating industry-ready graduates, our excellence in research and our strong partnerships with communities and industries. By choosing to study with UNE, you're setting yourself up with the skills and knowledge that employers value.

Our 5-star study area ratings

These independent 5-star performance ratings for every university in Australia were conducted by and published in the 2026 Good Universities Guide. Our students rated UNE 5 stars in the following areas:

Study with us

Choose a university who offers study shaped around your life. With a track record of supporting students throughout their entire journey, UNE are consistently rated the best in Australia.

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