UNSW

What UNSW does

UNSW (University of New South Wales) is a research-intensive public university established in 1949 under the University of New South Wales Act 1989 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia. It operates as a statutory corporation owned by the people of New South Wales, not a publicly traded entity, with 5,001-10,000 employees and seven faculties spanning Arts, Design & Architecture, Business, Engineering, Law & Justice, Medicine & Health, Science, and UNSW Canberra. It is a founding member (1958) of the Group of Eight and was ranked #1 in Australia and 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 - the first time UNSW held Australia's top spot. Sub-brands include UNSW Canberra, AGSM (business school), UNSW College (pathways), CEEM (Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets), and Wild Deserts.

The institution generates revenue through four primary streams: tuition and educational fees (Commonwealth Supported Places, international fees, professional development), research grants and contracts (ARENA, ARC, Department of Education, Defence Trailblazer), industry partnerships and consultancy (TotalEnergies, AEMO, HEO, KREDL), and donations and alumni giving. Distribution occurs across six physical campuses (Kensington, Paddington, CBD, Parramatta from 2027, Canberra, Bengaluru from August 2026) plus online programs and short courses/microcredentials. UNSW holds CRICOS Provider Code 00098G and TEQSA Provider ID PRV12055.

Core technology and product portfolio centers on research outputs rather than commercial products. CEEM maintains 13+ open-source Python tools for Australian National Electricity Market analysis (NEMOSIS, Nempy, NEMO, NEMED, morePVs, OpenISP, TDA, Solar-Curtailment, RSPCT, SolarShift, MC-ELECT, Renewable PPA Tool), supported by integration with AEMO data pipelines. Recent AI-featured product launches include the AI-powered Modular Power Portal System for apartments (AUD 1.2M Trailblazer-funded, 2026) and AI-driven energy management platforms for Virtual Power Plant optimization. Research infrastructure includes the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre (25 labs, 400+ instruments, largest in Australia) and Research Imaging NSW. Notable research IP includes porous electrode designs for green hydrogen production (with TotalEnergies and EPFL), liquid metal motor technology, and Australia's first sovereign satellite Rendezvous and Proximity Operations mission (UNSW Canberra Space with HEO, February 2026).

Name

UNSW

Legal name

University of New South Wales

Website

https://unsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

UNSW is a research-intensive public university in Sydney, Australia, ranked #1 in Australia (QS 2027), serving domestic and international students across seven faculties and six campuses, with deep applied research strengths in renewable energy, space technology, and open-source energy market analytics tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Research Collaboration & Joint Labs (International Partnerships) (EDAIABAC)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Research university
• Postgraduate programs
• Professional development
• Renewable energy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and educational fees: UNSW generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from undergraduate and postgraduate domestic and international students, including Commonwealth Supported Places, fee-paying arrangements, and professional development courses.
2. Research grants and contracts: The university receives significant research funding from government bodies including ARENA, ARC, and industry partners for specific research projects and collaborative initiatives.
3. Industry partnerships and consultancy: Revenue generated through research partnerships, consulting services, and collaboration agreements with industry partners such as TotalEnergies, Aussie Solar Batteries Group, and various clean energy companies.
4. Donations and alumni giving: Fundraising activities through the alumni network and philanthropic donations supporting various university initiatives and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNSW is a public research university delivering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, Higher Degree Research (HDR/PhD) supervision, and professional development courses across seven faculties. It conducts large-scale research in clean energy, photovoltaics, climate adaptation, health, technology and security, and partners with industry and government on collaborative projects. It also operates AGSM for MBA/executive education, UNSW College pathway programs, and the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre as shared research infrastructure.

Product overview

UNSW is a multi-faceted university offering research-driven education and technology services. The institution operates primarily as a research and education organization rather than a product company, with its main offerings categorized into academic programs (undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, executive education, short courses, microcredentials, and online programs), research centers (particularly CEEM focusing on energy and environmental markets), and open-source analytical tools for electricity market research. The core technology portfolio consists of specialized Python-based open-source tools for Australian National Electricity Market analysis, including NEMOSIS for data retrieval, Nempy for dispatch modeling, NEMO for optimization, TDA for tariff analysis, morePVs for apartment energy modeling, and related tools for solar, curtailment, emissions, and demand-side management. The institution also provides research infrastructure services through facilities like MWAC and Research Imaging NSW, plus startup incubation through UNSW Founders. A new Parramatta campus launching in 2027 expands the physical footprint with a law program as the inaugural offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNSW Canberra: UNSW's campus located in Canberra, the capital city of Australia, serving the Australian Defence Force and offering programs in military and strategic studies.
• AGSM
• UNSW College
• CEEM
• Wild Deserts

Products and services

• Undergraduate degree programs Bachelor-level degree programs across all seven UNSW faculties (Arts, Design & Architecture; Business; Engineering; Law & Justice; Medicine & Health; Science; UNSW Canberra), admitting domestic and international students via UAC, ATAR, portfolio and admission pathways, with options for double degrees.
• Postgraduate degree programs Master's and other postgraduate coursework programs across multiple faculties for graduates seeking advanced qualifications and career advancement, with flexible online and on-campus delivery.
• Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs Doctoral (PhD) and research master's programs with supervisor matching, scholarships, and access to research infrastructure including MWAC and Research Imaging NSW.
• UNSW Short Courses and Microcredentials Professional development short courses and microcredentials across multiple disciplines for working professionals and career changers, with some sponsored courses offering discounted pricing.
• AGSM MBA and Executive Education Graduate business education programs including MBA and executive education offerings delivered by the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), including AGSM for Business and executive-level programs at the Sydney CBD campus.
• UNSW Online Programs Online postgraduate program offerings for flexible distance learning across various disciplines, enabling remote access to UNSW qualifications.
• Juris Doctor (Parramatta Campus) Postgraduate Juris Doctor law degree launching in 2027 as the inaugural program at UNSW's new Parramatta campus in Western Sydney, with capacity for up to 350 students daily, delivered by the Faculty of Law & Justice.
• UNSW Founders startup program Startup incubator and accelerator program supporting clean energy and technology startups with access to innovation ecosystems, research infrastructure, and markets in Australia and India via the KREDL partnership.
• Industry research and consulting partnerships Collaborative research, consulting and commercialisation services delivered to industry and government clients, exemplified by partnerships with TotalEnergies, Aussie Solar Batteries Group, HEO, AEMO, AGL and others.
• Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre (MWAC) shared research facility Australia's largest shared analytical facility, offering access to 25 labs and 400+ scientific instruments with technical support for materials characterisation and analysis, available to UNSW researchers, industry partners and external users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% operating cost reduction for participating buildings through AI-powered solar and battery systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026MoU signed April 2, 2026 to strengthen collaboration in clean and renewable energy, focusing on supporting startups and driving innovation across India and Australia. Partnership aims to establish a renewable energy startup incubator in Karnataka with UNSW's Bengaluru campus support, facilitating exchange opportunities and providing startups with access to innovation ecosystems, research infrastructure, and markets in both countries.
• Australian India Business CouncilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 April 2026Supporting partner for UNSW-KREDL collaboration to position Karnataka as a strategic global hub for clean energy innovation, providing market access and business network connections.
• TotalEnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with UNSW and EPFL to publish findings on hydrogen bubble accumulation in porous electrolyser electrodes, demonstrating how optimizing electrode shape and structure can improve green hydrogen production efficiency.
• Aussie Solar Batteries GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNSW researchers to develop AI-driven energy management platforms for optimizing solar and battery systems to improve grid stability and enable efficient Virtual Power Plant deployment. Project part of Australian government-funded TRaCE initiative.
• HEOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UNSW Canberra Space researchers on Australia's first Rendezvous and Proximity Operations mission using active propulsion system, using HEO's Continuum-1 satellite as operational platform. Supported by Defence Trailblazer's Advanced Innovation Fund.
• VoltvalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean tech partner in Sydney-based pilot study deploying AI-powered Modular Power Portal System (MPPS) to improve energy flow between apartments, backed by AUD 1.2 million grant from Australian Department of Education's Trailblazer program.
• JT Solar TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean tech partner in pilot study for deploying AI-powered modular power portal system (MPPS) for apartment solar access, addressing the gap where only 3.5% of NSW apartment dwellers have rooftop solar access.
• University of WollongongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNSW and Gowing Bros on $2.5 million research project to develop shark-deterrent surfboard fins with electromagnetic systems and 3D-printed composite materials for enhanced ocean safety.
• Seaflight TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNSW engineers and scientists contributing to AURA-E all-electric cargo drone prototype development led by US-based startup Seaflight Technologies. Project developing powertrain for 40-300kg cargo delivery to remote rural Australia.
• Macquarie UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in AURA-E consortium alongside Seaflight Technologies, contributing to all-electric powertrain development for cargo drone capable of delivering 40-300kg cargo hundreds of kilometres to remote rural Australia.
• AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Project MATCH (Monitoring and Analysis Toolbox for Compliance in a High DER future), a $2.19 million initiative investigating DER behavior during power system disturbances to support secure power system operation.
• Solar AnalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Project MATCH working with UNSW and AEMO to improve understanding of how DER behaves during disturbances, helping manage security risks and realize potential benefits of distributed energy resources.
• EnosiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner in 24/7 TRUZERO project exploring opportunities for 24/7 time matched energy procurement and renewable energy purchasing with green firming.
• AGLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner in 24/7 TRUZERO project for tracking renewables utilization for zero emission reporting and operation.
• Plus EScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in South Australian Demand Flexibility Trial utilizing up to 20,000 smart meters to dynamically orchestrate hot water load, addressing midday demand and generation imbalance in the NEM.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Queensland: Group of Eight research university with comparable research output across life sciences, engineering, and social sciences. Direct competitor for international students, research funding, and industry partnerships in Australia.
• Monash University: Large Group of Eight research university with strong engineering, pharmacy, and biomedical research, plus a global campus network (Malaysia, South Africa, India). Comparable scale, comprehensive offerings, and similar international student mix.
• University of Sydney: Sydney-based Group of Eight research university with comparable scale, comprehensive faculties, and direct competition for domestic and international students. Shares overlap in engineering, business, law, and medicine, and is the closest Australian competitor.
• University of Melbourne: Australia's other top-tier Group of Eight research university with strong global rankings, similar multi-faculty structure, and comparable research intensity. Direct competitor for high-ATAR students, HDR candidates, and industry research partnerships.
• University of Western Australia: Group of Eight research university with strengths in mining, agriculture, and marine science. Comparable comprehensive research university profile and similar international student recruitment footprint.
• University of Adelaide: Group of Eight member with strength in minerals, energy, and defense research. Comparable research university structure, although smaller scale, and a potential peer for benchmarking research funding and HDR growth.
• Australian National University (ANU): Canberra-based Group of Eight research university with comparable research funding footprint, especially in policy and science. Direct competitor for HDR students and Commonwealth-funded research, and geographically co-located with UNSW Canberra.

Broad incumbents

• National University of Singapore (NUS): Asia-Pacific research university with comparable global rankings profile and engineering/technology depth. Competes for the same international student pool and serves as a benchmark for transnational education models relevant to UNSW Bengaluru.
• Stanford University: World-leading research university with deep industry partnership model and prolific spinout creation. Relevant benchmark for UNSW's industry partnership growth and UNSW Founders spinout strategy.

Regional players

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc): India's premier research institution in Bengaluru, providing a co-located peer for UNSW's new Bengaluru campus. Comparable strengths in engineering and energy research and a natural academic partner/competitor for Indian students and industry collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UNSW
• GitHubgithub.com/unsw-ceem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UNSW
• Facebookfacebook.com/unsw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unsw
• Instagraminstagram.com/unsw
• TikToktiktok.com/@unsw

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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