The UNSW Canberra campus is smaller than most Australian academic institutions, with an excellent student/staff ratio. The campus has a large and comprehensive library, state-of-the-art computing facilities, well-equipped and modern laboratories and a concessions area which includes a hair salon, a University Co-operative Bookshop, credit unions, a 24-hr ATM and cafeteria/kiosk. A modern gymnasium and sporting facilities are available to full-time students. There is easy access to free car parking and a taxi rank and bus stop are located on campus, making it easy for you to get around Canberra.
BankingA branch of DEFCREDIT which offers a wide range of banking needs and a National Bank Multi-Card 24 hours ATM facility. |
BookshopThe University Cooperative Bookshop is open from 0900-1700 hours and stocks all academic textbooks, general books and stationery. A wide range of computer software is also available. Membership of the Co-op permits attractive discounts on most purchases, excluding the range of magazines, cards and postage stamps. |
Car Parking (free)Onsite parking is available to staff free of charge. Disabled car spaces are available in car parks across the campus, as indicated on the map. |
Coffee ShopThe Coffee Lounge offers hot meals to eat-in or takeaway, snacks, hot and cold drinks and confectionery. Relax inside or on the patio outside the building. |
Dry CleaningA dry cleaning agency operates from the Coffee shop. |
FloristA florist agency operates from the hairdressing salon. |
HairdresserA hairdressing salon operates between 0900-1600 hours on weekdays and on Thursday nights by appointment. |
Indoor Sports CentreThe Indoor Sports Centre is open to all staff and full-time postgraduate students. Those wishing to use the facilities should apply at the reception desk of the Indoor Sports Centre for an annual pass. In order to apply, students will have to present their student card. Facilities include a 10m indoor pool, squash, basketball and tennis courts, weights and cardio rooms. There are also showers and change rooms. |
International Student PrecinctThis area is a dedicated communal area for international students, which consists of a meals/lounge area, two study rooms and Muslim Prayer room. Students have access to: TV, refrigerator, microwave, phone, computer plug portals, printer, photocopier. |
Parent-friendly FacilitiesBaby change facilities are located on the second floor of the Academy Library in the Disabled toilet. A "parent-friendly" space for the use of all staff and postgraduate students - equipped with a comfortable chair and blinds - is located on Level 2 of the Library. This room is open during Library opening hours. |
Prayer RoomA Muslim prayer room is available on campus in the International Student Precinct. |
Public TransportA taxi rank and bus stops (Action Buses) are located on campus. |