Exchange Students

Welcome to UNSW!

If you didn't already know, Arc is the student organisation here at UNSW! 

We take care of EVERYTHING outside of the classroom including Clubs and Societies, Sport, Volunteering, Events, Wellness, Help (aka Legal and Advocacy) and heaps more!

Our mission is to create the best student experience for everyone that studies at UNSW so whether you are on exchange here for one term or a whole year, we definitely have something for you!

Below we've highlighted a handful of our programs and opportunities that we think might be perfect for you 

Sport

Sport

Arc Sport offers heaps of ways for Exchange Students to take part but here are some of our top picks!

Social Sport: On every term and is a great way to meet new people while playing sport socially

Global Sport: our program designed for International Students with activities ranging from in from Archery to Kayaking (all off-campus so you can get active and explore Sydney)

Clubs and Societies

Clubs and Societies

Here at Arc we have over 350 clubs (that's the LARGEST clubs program in Australia) so we definitely have a club that will interest you!

Clubs are a great way to make new friends with common interests, learn a new skill or find your newest passion or hobby.

Not here for long? That's okay! Clubs have heaps of events throughout the term that you can just drop in for!

Culture Cafe

Culture Cafe

Culture Cafe is our amazing volunteer-led program celebrating and exploring different cultures every Thursday of term through trivia, traditional games, crafts and food.

It's a great way to meet people from around the world, make new friends and learn more about different cultures.

Arc Goes To...

Arc Goes To...

Arc Goes To is our program all about helping students explore Sydney and have amazing experiences!

Organised by students, FOR students. Arc Goes To offer a range of FREE and discounted trips, planned by our amazing team of volunteers. All you need to do is hop on the ride!!

And here's ALL our events!

AD Space Exhibition Call Out - July - December

Mon 07 Apr – Sun 20 Apr

DJ Workshop | Session 2

WK9Wed 16 Apr

Want to be the next Calvin Harris but don’t know where to start? Turn it up for our DJ Workshop – Basics For...

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NECK DEEP | 18+

Fri 25 Apr

UK rock band NECK DEEP today announced their return to Australia with The Dumbstruck Dumbf!*k Tour with State Champs...

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Sam Barber | 18+

Tue 29 Apr

Rising country star Sam Barber is returning to Australia as he brings the Restless Mind Tour to stage to Roundy With...

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Alessia Cara | All Ages

Wed 07 May

Grammy-award winning artist Alessia Cara is heading to Australia on her Love & Hyperbole Tour this May. Celebrating...

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DAN McCABE | 18+

Sat 10 May

Singer-songwriter Dan McCabe (Kildare, Ireland) has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful music.

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Max McNown |18+

Sun 11 May

Rising country music star, Max McNown, will make his way to Australia and New Zealand for his highly anticipated...

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Cassian | 18+

Sat 17 May

Untitled Group and UNDR CTRL present the highly anticipated return of Cassian this May for his largest Australian tour.

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Old Mervs | All Ages

Sat 24 May

Australia’s fastest rising indie-rock outfit and loveable larrikins Old Mervs are heading on an absolutely mammoth...

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Short Stack | 18+

Sat 07 Jun

Come and join SHORT STACK in 2025 taking things back to where it all began, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Stack...

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Silverstein | 18+

Sun 03 Aug

“We are finally returning to Australia for a proper headline Tour with very special guests: Real Friends. For this...

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