University of New England (Australia)
Former names | New England University College of the University of Sydney (1938–1954) |
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| Motto | Latin: Ex sapientia modus |
Motto in English | "Out Of Wisdom Comes Moderation" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1 January 1938 |
| Accreditation | TEQSA |
Academic affiliation | |
| Visitor | Governor of New South Wales (ex officio) |
| Chancellor | Dr Sarah Pearson |
| Vice-Chancellor | Chris Moran |
Academic staff | 661 (2023) |
Administrative staff | 714 (2023) |
Total staff | 1,375 (2023) |
| Students | 21,962 (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 14,252 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | 4,928 (2023) |
| 21,962 (2023) | |
Other students | 531 non-award (2023) |
| Address | Elm Avenue , , , 2350 , 30°29′12″S 151°38′35″E / 30.4867°S 151.6430°E |
| Campus | Rural, 74 hectares (180 acres) |
| Colours | Green Black |
| Website | une.edu.au |
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The University of New England (UNE) is a public university in New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1938, it was the first Australian university to be established outside of a state capital. Its main campus is located in the regional city of Armidale mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane. As of 2021, the university had approximately 26,000 students.
In the 2019 Student Experience Survey, UNE recorded the sixth-highest student satisfaction rating out of all Australian universities, and the highest student satisfaction rating out of all public universities in New South Wales, with an overall satisfaction rating of 83.2. The university ranks lower in research-based rankings of Australian universities.