Back to school! Rebel Wilson is recognised for her achievements by alma mater in Sydney - after she graduated with two degrees in 2009

Rebel Wilson is as much an academic as she is a Hollywood star. 

And on Tuesday, the Australian actress took to Instagram to celebrate 10 years since graduating from the University of NSW in Sydney with both a law and art degree.

The 39-year-old reflected on her university days after being awarded the Chancellor's Award for Exceptional Alumni Achievement on Monday.

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Back to school! Rebel Wilson has been recognised for her Hollywood achievements by the University of NSW, after she graduated with two degrees in 2009. Pictured at her graduation

Back to school! Rebel Wilson has been recognised for her Hollywood achievements by the University of NSW, after she graduated with two degrees in 2009. Pictured at her graduation

'Education really is the key to unlocking opportunities,' Rebel wrote on Instagram, while sharing news of the achievement with fans.  

She received the honour along with 12 other former students, including leading surgeon Associate Professor Kelvin Kong, and Paralympian Prue Watt OAM. 

In the throwback photos from her graduation ceremony in 2009, Rebel proudly wore a cap and gown while posing at the university's campus.

Throwback! Rebel, who graduated in 2009 with both a law and art degree, shared several photos to Instagram from her graduation ceremony 10 years ago

Throwback! Rebel, who graduated in 2009 with both a law and art degree, shared several photos to Instagram from her graduation ceremony 10 years ago  

Academic and actress! In the caption, Rebel listed her many successes since then, including moving to Hollywood, starring in over 14 movies and having her own U.S. television show

Academic and actress! In the caption, Rebel listed her many successes since then, including moving to Hollywood, starring in over 14 movies and having her own U.S. television show

In the caption, Rebel listed her many successes since then, including moving to Hollywood, starring in over 14 movies and having her own U.S. television show.

Away from her on-screen triumphs, Rebel also mentioned she has a clothing range, several businesses and has 'done deals all over the world'.

'Back when I started college, I couldn't even afford all of my law textbooks and would have to read from the library copies. I'm so proud to have come this far,' she wrote. 

She's come a long way! 'Back when I started college, I couldn't even afford all of my law textbooks,' Rebel wrote

She's come a long way! 'Back when I started college, I couldn't even afford all of my law textbooks,' Rebel wrote

Rebel concluded: 'So study hard, kids!' 

The award comes after Rebel released her latest movie earlier this month, the female-led comedy caper The Hustle.

In the film, a remake of 1988's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, she stars alongside Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway. 

There's no stopping her! The award comes after Rebel released her latest movie earlier this month, the female-led comedy caper The Hustle. Pictured with Anne Hathaway

There's no stopping her! The award comes after Rebel released her latest movie earlier this month, the female-led comedy caper The Hustle. Pictured with Anne Hathaway

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Rebel Wilson awarded Exceptional Alumni Achievement from UNSW Sydney

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