From the Master

“...An exciting postgraduate community at UNSW...” Welcome to the University of New South Wales’ first residential community designed primarily for postgraduates. While we accept a limited number of selected upper year or honours undergraduates, the focus of the New College Village is on providing an exciting postgraduate community. The NCV shares its name and similar ideals to that of New College at UNSW (which founded the NCV). This in turn takes its name in part from the original New College established at Oxford University in 1379. New College Village, like its counterparts, is a place concerned about the intellectual, social and spiritual development of its residents. It is a place that seeks to make a difference to people’s lives and instil a love for life-long learning and openness to the ideas of others. So if you’re looking for accommodation on the UNSW campus, look at New College Village.

New College as the founder of the NCV has an outstanding record and over 40 years of experience in providing residential accommodation for students while they are at UNSW. It has a well-established reputation as the college of choice at UNSW with an academic record that few colleges anywhere could match.  For example, in 2007 approximately 45% of all residents achieved an average of Distinction or better.

“a place concerned about the intellectual, social and spiritual development of its residents ”

NCV is a community of over 300 people living and learning together.  All are involved in one way or another with study or research at the University of New South Wales or its related institutions. We exist to encourage academic commitment in every possible way. NCV aims to maintain higher academic standards than those generally required in the university. We are also a community of people marked by openness to each other’s area of study and activities.

The college is founded on Christian faith and values so we seek to provide care and support consistent with our faith. We also provide opportunities for residents to express their faith and to grow spiritually while they are here. However, we accept residents of all faiths (and none) and encourage open dialogue about beliefs and worldviews. And of course, there is no religious test to gain entry to NCV.

Thank you for considering New College Village as a place to live while you further your education. New College Village is here to help you do just that. This will be a community where you enjoy outstanding accommodation right on campus, personal and academic support, and where you will make lifelong friends and contacts. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Professor Trevor Cairney
Master