About une

The University of New England (UNE) is the smart choice for students of the future. UNE combines the highest academic standards and industry-valued qualifications with flexible modes of learning.

With a history extending back to the 1920s, UNE has a well-earned reputation as one of Australia's great teaching, training and research universities.

The majority of first-year, on-campus students choose to live in on campus residences, within easy walking distance of lectures and tutorials. In addition to providing food and lodgings, the colleges offer organised social activities as well as academic and pastoral support networks.

The University prides itself that students from more than 50 nations study on-campus, providing a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The campus is well equipped with its own medical facilities, a post office, credit union, shops and restaurants, as well as a full range of sporting facilities. A regular bus service links the campus to town.

how the une & cefa partnership works for cefa students

UNE's commitment to helping greater numbers of rural youth achieve their tertiary goals is demonstrated by their Education Partnership with CEFA.

To support those rural students who receive grants from their local education foundations, UNE provides additional financial assistance.

Eligiblity for co-funding from UNE is based on the following criteria:

• Co-funding is only available to students who have received grants from their local Education Foundations and who are currently studying at UNE
• First year students will be given co-funding priority. Any funds remaining after the distribution to first year students will be distributed among students in second, third and fourth year studies.
• Students will receive a dollar-for-dollar grant match unless the total of the grants of all CEFA students at UNE in a particular year is greater than UNE's annual allocation. If the annual limit is exceeded, CEFA will pro-rata the grants and cap co-funding at $1,500.

UNE assistance to rural students

UNE students are able to access a variety of scholarships and grants. These are not limited to CEFA students alone - all students are welcome to apply according to the selection criteria. UNE is committed to its rural and regional communities and will offer around 40 scholarships each year to assist commencing students from these areas. In particular, a UNE Country Scholarship will provide successful applicants with $5,000 for every year of full-time study. More information can be found at www.une.edu.au/scholarships/.

For more information regarding UNE, please visit the website: www.une.edu.au

Campus locations

Armidale