Australia · Public research university
University of New South Wales
Sydney · Founded 1949
QS World #19
THE #64
Official site
Acceptance rate
~60–70%
Total students
65,000
International
~30% (~20,000 of 65,000 students)
Annual tuition
AUD 47,000–58,000 / year (2025-26 international UG; medicine higher)
UNSW is Australia's highest-ranked university for engineering and consistently top-3 for computer science. The Kensington campus in eastern Sydney sits 8km from the central business district and 4km from Bondi Beach. UNSW pioneered Australia's three-term system (T1/T2/T3) — three 10-week terms instead of two 13-week semesters — allowing acceleration to a 3-year bachelor's in 2 years for high-load students. The 485 post-study work visa is 2–4 years for UNSW graduates depending on degree level.
Admissions requirements
- Language
- TOEFL iBT 90 with min 23 in writing; IELTS 6.5 with min 6.0 each band
- Tests
- Direct entry by GPA; A-Level/IB/SAT/ACT all accepted with conversion. Foundation year available for those just below threshold.
- Deadlines
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- Undergraduate: Term 1 (Feb): late November; Term 2 (May): March; Term 3 (Sept): July
- Postgraduate: Three intakes per year; deadlines roll 4–6 weeks before each intake
- Financial aid
- UNSW International Scholarship — AUD 5,000–20,000 for high-achieving international UG/PG. UNSW Future of Change Scholarship — AUD 20,000/year × programme length for selected international students.
Famous for
Engineering
Computer Science
Business (AGSM)
Architecture
Medicine
Law
Notable alumni
- Kim Beazley (former PM candidate, ambassador)
- Reza Aslan (author)
- John Hewson (former opposition leader)
Cost estimate
$49,000 / year
Tuition $31,000 + living $18,000
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