About Us

Built Environment focuses on the design, construction and management of a valued and sustainable world. Our graduates are renowned for their exceptional intellectual and practical skills with significant career paths contributing globally to the advancement of the built environment professions.

Faculties of built environment are included in the engineering and IT disciplinary group in the Times Higher Education-QS World University Ranking *.

In 2009, UNSW ranked 33 in the world in this disciplinary group, and number one within Australia (*Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009, Engineering and Information Technology-which includes built environment disciplines)

UNSW Built Environment (BE) places a high value on international engagement, which is evident by the excellent working and learning relationships we have established with some of the world’s most reputable institutions including the Politecnico de Milano Design School in Milan, Italy and the Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Students can participate in a UNSW exchange program with one of 250 international partner institutions. All students enjoy 24-hour access to design studios, a digital workshop and materials library as well as dedicated workspaces. You can expect a flexible and supportive learning environment, which will allow you to balance your study, professional and personal life.

Discover how UNSW BE can support your career and challenge you to become an accomplished leader in the built enviornment profession.