Back to school! Rebel Wilson is recognised for her achievements by alma mater in Sydney - after she graduated with two degrees in 2009 By Joshua Fox For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:59 BST, 20 May 2019 | Updated: 23:20 BST, 20 May 2019 Viewcomments Rebel Wilson is as much an academic as she is an actress. And on Tuesday, the Australian talent took to Instagram to commemorate 10 years since graduating the University of NSW in Sydney with both a law and art degree. The 39-year-old reflected on her higher education after being awarded the Chancellor's Award for Exceptional Alumni Achievement on Monday. 'Education is the key to unlocking opportunities': Rebel Wilson was awarded the University of NSW's Chancellor's Award for Exceptional Alumni Achievement on Monday. Pictured in 2009 'Education really is the key to unlocking opportunities,' said Rebel, while sharing the impressive 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 pictures from her graduation in 2009, Rebel is seen proudly wearing a cap and gown while posing at the university's campus. Throwback: Rebel, who graduated as both a Bachelor of Arts and Laws in 2009, shared pictures from her ceremony 10 years ago to commemorate the win Academic and actress! The star detailed her many successes since then, including: moving to Hollywood, starring in over 14 movies and having her own American TV show The star then detailed her many successes since then, including: moving to Hollywood, starring in over 14 movies and having her own American TV show. Away from her on-screen triumphs, Rebel also mentioned she has a clothing range, a number of 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,' said Rebel. 'Back when I started college, I couldn't even afford all of my law textbooks': Rebel admitted she did not let anything hold her back from excelling with her higher education Rebel concluded: 'So study hard kids!!' The award comes after she released her latest blockbuster movie earlier this month, girl-power heist flick The Hustle. In the film, Sydney-born Rebel stars alongside Oscar winner Anne Hathaway. There's no stopping her! The award comes after Rebel released her latest blockbuster movie earlier this month, The Hustle, alongside Anne Hathaway (left) Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility