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Student Life
We all know about the benefits of a balanced life. That's why UNSW offers a vibrant social life and a huge range of services, support and activities to make your time here, a fun and worthwhile experience.
Our Location

UNSW is ideally placed, close to Sydney's CBD as well as beautiful beaches, with excellent access to public transport. The Faculty of Engineering Administrative Unit is located on the 6th Floor of Building K17. Details on public transport access and parking, as well as a map of the area, transport system and the campus itself are available to download: Maps - UNSW facilities.

Campus Life

Clubs and Societies
The UNSW campus is a focal point for a community that includes students from all over the world. It's a great opportunity for you to meet students from other faculties and make friends that you'll have for the rest of your life. Meet people with similar interests at one of the many recreational clubs on campus, like the Bioinformatics Society, the Computing Club, the Circus Society or the photography and caving clubs.
For a list of clubs and societies and informantion on how to join, please refer to Arc Club List - Arc website

Mini-City
The campus has the convenience of a self-contained 'mini-city' - with cafes, food outlets, banks, a post office, medical and dental centres, a pharmacy and newsagents.

Religious Centre
The UNSW Religious Centre is provided for all students and staff of the university. Most faiths are represented.
For chaplaincy contact details, please refer to UNSW Religious Centre - UNSW website


Sports and Recreation
Take advantage of the excellent exercise and sporting facilities at UNSW. Work out at the gym, do laps in the Olympic pool, play tennis or join a Sports Association club like windsurfing or AFL. Find out more details on the sports club, courses, membership, uni games and more. www.sportandrec.unsw.edu.au

Live Entertainment
Catch up for a post-study drink at the Roundhouse, which is famous for good gigs, as well as being a venue for parties, trivia nights and stand-up comedy. Up-to-date listings can be found on Arc Roundhouse. www.arc.unsw.edu.au/Roundhouse.aspx


Accommodation

The University of NSW offers a wide range of accommodation: catered on-campus colleges, self-catered on and off-campus apartments, private rental units in surrounding suburbs as well as numerous short-term options. UNSW Accommodation also assists students in finding off-campus accommodation and provides general tenancy advice. www.housing.unsw.edu.au

Student Support

There is a range of support services - Learning Centre at UNSW that cater for academic, health, emotional, financial and legal issues.

The Learning Centre
The Learning Centre offers academic skills support to all students enrolled at UNSW. Services include individual writing consultations, academic skills workshops and resources designed to improve and polish students' academic progress. All programs are free and consultations are confidential. www.lc.unsw.edu.au

The UNSW Counselling Service
The UNSW Counselling Service is there to help students reach their academic, personal and professional potential and includes a suite of online Compass Programs, helping them to help themselves. www.counselling.unsw.edu.au

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