Want to know what it’s really like to study at UNSW? Get a taste of university life at UNSW Open Day.

Bring your friends and family to explore our campus, attend taster lectures, chat to current students, participate in demonstrations and tour our world-class facilities. Register to attend, download our app and start planning your day.

In the meantime, see below for 10 things you shouldn’t miss on the day!

ADFA Precision Drill Team performance

At 12:00pm and again at 2:00pm the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Precision Drill Team will march from the Scientia building down the University Mall to International Square, where they will perform the renowned precise rifle drill that has become their trademark. The dazzling and highly disciplined performance is a showcase of the military skill and weapons proficiency learnt at the Academy.

Yellow Shirts Campus Tour

Join our friendly yellow shirt ambassadors for a one-hour campus tour to discover the UNSW Kensington campus. You’ll learn about the services and where to eat at UNSW, hear campus stories and myths, and meet a current UNSW student to ask questions about uni life. Tours leave from the Yellow Shirts Marquee at the base of the Advisory Centre (G19) from 11am – 3pm.

UNSW Balinese Gamelan Ensemble

Fresh from their performance at the annual Bali Arts Festival you will have a unique opportunity to experience the percussive tones of the internationally acclaimed UNSW Balinese Gamelan Ensemble.

Fly into the Business Airport Lounge

Fly into our Business-class airport lounge, pick up your passport and visit our photo booth. Stop by to explore your future destination in business – from global opportunities, to internships with leading companies. Then, hang out in the business lounge to chat to our students while you listen to our DJ. Don’t forget to stamp your passport and pick up your gift on the way out!

Aviation Flight Simulator

Experience flying a plane in our purpose-built flight simulator, comprising a replica training aircraft flight deck complete with instrument panels and navigation equipment. An experience not to be missed!

Luminocity Student Exhibition

Our Luminocity student exhibition is the best opportunity to check out inspiring work and models by UNSW Built Environment students, across our undergraduate degrees. See how you can build on your talents and passion to design and build cities of the future.

UNSW Law Moot Court

Mooting is a simulated court proceeding where student teams are presented with a legal problem which they argue before a panel of judges. Watch Moot Court live in the Law Building and join in the fun.

Gutsy Gus and Arm Plastering

Come and meet ‘Gutsy Gus’ our resident anatomical model, get some hands-on experience in arm plastering and chat to our students about medicine at UNSW.

Engineering Student Projects

One of the most exciting opportunities at UNSW Engineering is our Student-led Activities. Watch the video and see what inspiring projects our students can get involved in. See and experience them for yourself, live in action on the University Mall at Open Day.

UNSW Art and Design Open Studios

Explore, chat to students and staff and see demonstrations in UNSW Art & Design’s world-class studios, workshops, digital media and production studios and exhibitions. A free shuttle bus will operate between the Kensington and Paddington campuses continuously during Open Day.

 

UNSW Open Day is on Saturday, 2 September. Register to attend, download our app and start planning your day at openday.unsw.edu.au