The University of New England (UNE) is located in the centre of Armidale, a small town in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, roughly halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. The east coast is about 150 kilometres away. With a population of just under 26,000, Armidale is known for its relaxed lifestyle. The surrounding area is characterised by a hilly landscape and eucalypt forests. Armidale is located in a climate zone with four seasons. Winters are cold and dry, summers are warm. The flora and fauna are characterised by great diversity.

UNE is one of Australia's oldest universities, where a healthy balance between high academic standards and a particularly intercultural and relaxed lifestyle can be found. The fact that students from more than 75 countries are enrolled at UNE contributes significantly to this. UNE's teaching staff have a very good reputation, both in terms of research and teaching. The UNE campus is also well equipped: there are sports facilities with suitable sports programmes, restaurants, medical facilities, childcare, a post office and several banks.

The city of Armidale offers a variety of accommodation options for students, including self-catering accommodation, guest houses, shared flats and private lets. Armidale has numerous shops varying from corporate shops to smaller local shops. This provides a variety and selection of products. In addition to the usual grocery shops such as Woolworths and Coles, Armidale also has Nepalese and Indian grocery shops. There are shopping centres in Armidale with a wide selection of household goods, clothing, pharmacies, supermarkets, cafes and other specialty shops.