University of New South Wales: Campus, Courses, Admissions, Fees, Scholarships and Placements

University of New South Wales [UNSW] Sydney Courses, Rankings, Admission Criteria, Fees & Scholarships

Sydney, New South WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1949established year
59000enrollment
Public
Partner [20 Courses]
8.3/10

University of New South Wales, located in Sydney, is a powerhouse of cutting-edge research, teaching and innovation with a unique focus on the scientific, technological and professional disciplines. The institute is one of the coveted choices for higher education in Australia, enrolling nearly 64,000 students from 130 countries.

With its 23 subjects like Accounting, Finance, Law, Civil & Structural Engineering and Psychology being recognized in the top 50 courses in Sydney, the institute is undoubtedly a regarded choice for studying in Australia. The online MBA program of UNSW is 4th best in the world. UNSW is the only member of the Global Alliance of Technology from Australia and has lived up to its idea of innovation and sustained development by investing 350 million AUD for research infrastructure.

UNSW is preferred by Australia's top employers over any other university. UNSW can either provide a full tuition fee scholarship or 20,000 AUD per annum tuition fee scholarship for the duration of programs. UNSW is ranked #27 in terms of graduate employability and ranked #5 among top universities in Australia with a high employment rate of nearly 94.3%. UNSW graduates earn between 1,20,000 AUD to 1,60,000 AUD as their average starting salary.

University of New South Wales Ranking

Some of the UNSW rankings by popular agencies are mentioned below:

  • QS World University Rankings 2021 ranks UNSW #44
  • Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranks UNSW #67

Highlights

University Type Public Research University
Main Campus Sydney New South Wales, Australia
Number of students enrolled each year (approximate) 64000
Percentage of International Students 44%
Number of students per staff 41.0
Student ratio of females to males 47:53
Number of FTE students 46,234

UNSW Campus and Accommodation

  • UNSW has three campuses, namely UNSW Sydney in Kensington, UNSW Art and Design in Paddington, and UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defense Force Academy.
  • The main campus is spread across 38-hectares and is seven kilometers from Sydney Centre.
  • Its Fitness and Aquatic Centre is a recreational center for fitness and sports enthusiasts. Membership fee directed towards the center is used for organizing youth and community events.
  • UNSW Library exhibits e-journals, databases, digital collections, course resources, etc. for academic and research purposes. Students can also book rooms in the library block as per requirement. 
  • Numerous students organizations such as Roundhouse, Religious Centre, Sports and Recreation, and the like operate on campus.

Housing facilities/Residence

  • At the University of New South Wales, students have accommodation options both on-campus and off-campus.
  • There are 11 residential colleges and four residential halls including four apartment blocks, which accommodate international students.
  • These residential blocks have facilities such as internet, laundry, BBQs (if applicable), catering (if applicable), common rooms, study rooms, parking, etc.
  • The cost list for some popular on-campus housing options are listed below-
Residential Hall Type Fee (AUD)
Barker Street 2 Bedroom Large Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment
734.70
700.70
High Street 2 Bedroom Apartment 653.40
University Terraces One bedroom w/ balcony
One bedroom
521.15
516.65
Philip Baxter Single 518.75
Basser College Single 518.75
Goldstein College Single 518.75

Off-Campus Accommodation

The university provides assistance for off-campus accommodation also by providing information such as housing safety, types of housing arrangements, tenancy information, etc.

UNSW Courses

  • University of New South Wales offers a range of courses for international students at undergraduate and graduate level across its nine faculties.
  • It offers 142 undergraduate and 284 graduate courses to choose from. Business, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Arts and Engineering are some popular courses offered at UNSW.
  • The institute has multiple short courses such as certificate courses, non-award and massive open online courses for students seeking to develop a certain skill set.
  • Master of Business Administration at UNSW is very highly rated and combines traditional learning with case study and teamwork. Portfolio of achievements is assessed while admitting students to this course.
  • Master of Data Science being another popularly opted course helps students to acquire technical and mathematical skills. An applicant for this course must compulsorily produce accepted English Proficiency scores.

University of New South Wales Application Process

How to apply?

Application Portal: Online application 
Application Fee: 125 AUD

Application Deadlines
The deadlines for submitting the applications for various programs are-

  • Term 1: 30 November
  • Term 2: 31 March
  • Term 3: 31 July

Basic Admission Requirements

For applying at University of New South Wales, following documents are a must:
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Art and design portfolio (if applicable)
  • Financial Funding Proof
  • English Proficiency Proof
  • Research description (for research application)
  • Certificate of degree completion
  • Document of grading system at previous university
  • Copy of passport
  • GMAT Score (if applicable)

The following table shows the required score for each exam:

Test Test Scores
ACT 22-29
SAT 1090-1840
GMAT 550
TOEFL (iBT) 79-90
TOEFL (PBT) 500-577
IELTS 6.0-6.5 overall
PTE 50-58
UEEC C+ Grade, overall completion
CAE 169-176
CPE 180

University of New South Wales Cost of Attendance

  • Tuition fee for admission at UNSW differs from course to course, but for the popular business courses it is 935 AUD for both international and domestic students and at graduate levels it is 1005 AUD and 735 AUD for international and domestic applicants respectively.
  • The program cost for some popular courses is listed below-
Program name Fee (AUD)
Bachelor of International Public Health 7,950
Bachelor of Economics 995 per credit
Bachelor of Science 995 per credit

The program cost for some popular graduate courses is listed below:

Program name Fee (AUD)
MBA 930 per credit
Master of Data Science 930 per credit
Master of Public Health 930 per credit

Cost of Living at UNSW

Living expenses in Sydney can be somewhere between 23,000 AUD- 25,000 AUD on an average. The breakdown for this cost is as follows-

Area of expenditure Rate/week (AUD)
Rent 200-300
Food 80-200
Internet and Phone 20-55
Gas and Electricity 35-140
Transportation 40

UNSW Scholarships/Financial Aid

  • University of New South Wales offers financial aid in forms of grants, loans and scholarships in Australia for international students. Some scholarships available for the candidates are as follows:
  • UNSW Business School Scholarship is available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels for commencing students with good grades. At undergraduate level, 5000 AUD is awarded, whereas 10,000 AUD is awarded at postgraduate level.
  • UNSW Art and Design International Scholarship of 5,000 AUD is awarded based on the meritorious performance, reason for undertaking the proposed course and a personal interview.
  • University International Postgraduate Award is received by a research scholar for 3.5 years of Ph.D. 28,092 AUD is given per annum. UNSW provides scholarships on basis of level of education, undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and postgraduate research.

UNSW Alumni Network

The huge network of the institute’s alumni are up for the following amenities proposed by the university-

  • Mentor students.
  • Attend alumni events and networking.
  • Access e-journal and library resources.
  • Exclusive discount for special courses.
  • Obtain academic transcripts.

Notable Alumni

Some notable alumni of the institute that have added to the credit of this prestigious institute are as mentioned below. 

  • Usman Khawaja- Cricketer.
  • Robert Carr- Former Politician.
  • Mark Bouris- CEO, Yellow Brick Road.

UNSW Placements

  • UNSW is connected to over 200 partner universities in 39 countries.
  • UNSW is the #1 institution attended by Australian startup founders.
  • UNSW was placed in the AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards in 2021.

Top UNSW Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree as per emolument:

Degree Average Salary
MBA 1,60,246 AUD
Executive MBA 2,15,019 AUD 
LLM 1,49,578 AUD
BBA 1,34,887 AUD
Doctorate 1,29,545 AUD

UNSW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) in Australia, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), Universitas 21 (U21), and is the only Australian university selected to join the Global Alliance of Technological Universities (GlobalTech).

FAQs

Ques. What is the application form fee of UNSW?

Ans. The application form fees cost 125 AUD.

Ques. What is the minimum TOEFL/IELTS score required at UNSW?

Ans. There is no minimum requirement however, the students admitted have an average score of 79-90 in TOEFL (iBT), 500-577 in TOEFL (PBT) and 6.0-6.5 overall in IELTS.

Ques. What is the average GMAT score of students admitted at UNSW?

Ans. Average GMAT score of students admitted at UNSW is around 550

Ques. What is the average SAT score of students admitted at UNSW?

Ans. Average SAT score of students admitted at UNSW range between 1090-1840

Ques. Are there any housing facilities provided to students at UNSW?

Ans. Yes, if the students wish to live on campus, we have accommodation facilities which include food,rent,internet facilities and transportation.

Ques. Will the classes be held online?

Ans. Yes, given the circumstances of the ongoing pandemic all the classes will be held online.

Ques. How do I track the status of my application?

Ans. After you have submitted your application, within one week you will be mailed an application receipt letter containing your UNSW student ID and outstanding documentation.

Ques. I don’t have my IELTS result yet. Will my application still be processed if I am an international student?

Ans. All applicants to the University need to provide evidence of English ability that meets the University’s English language requirements. You must submit your satisfactory proof of English before your application can be assessed.

University of New South Wales Program Fees & Deadlines

ProgramImportant DatesFeesExams ScoreAction
M.B.A
1 year
Enrolment Start Date For Term 3 (31st Jul 2023)
Enrolment Start Date For Term 2 (17th Apr 2023)
Enrolment Start Date For Term 1 (2nd Jan 2023)
Enrolment Starts For Summer Intake (31st Oct 2022)
AUD 57,960/Yr
AUD 57,960 /Yr
  • GMAT: 680
  • TOEFL: 94
  • IELTS: 7
  • PTE: 65
M.I.T
2 years
Enrolment Start Date For Term 3 (31st Jul 2023)
Enrolment Start Date For Term 2 (17th Apr 2023)
Enrolment Start Date For Term 1 (2nd Jan 2023)
Enrolment Starts For Summer Intake (31st Oct 2022)
AUD 49,190/Yr
AUD 49,190 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • PTE: 64
M.Com
2 years
Enrolment Start Date For Term 3 (31st Jul 2023)
Enrolment Start Date For Term 2 (17th Apr 2023)
Enrolment Start Date For Term 1 (2nd Jan 2023)
Enrolment Starts For Summer Intake (31st Oct 2022)
AUD 50,200/Yr
AUD 50,200 /Yr
  • IELTS: 7
  • TOEFL: 94
  • PTE: 65
Application Deadline For Semester 1 (3rd Feb 2023)
Offer Releasing Date For Semester 1 (10th Feb 2023)
AUD 31,836/Yr
AUD 31,836 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • PTE: 58
Application Deadline For Semester 1 (3rd Feb 2023)
Offer Releasing Date For Semester 1 (10th Feb 2023)
AUD 31,898/Yr
AUD 31,898 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • PTE: 58
Enrolment Start Date For Term 3 (31st Jul 2023)
Enrolment Start Date For Term 2 (17th Apr 2023)
Enrolment Start Date For Term 1 (2nd Jan 2023)
Enrolment Starts For Summer Intake (31st Oct 2022)
AUD 40,600/Yr
AUD 40,600 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • PTE: 60

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University of New South Wales Ratings

Based on 12 Students Rating

8.3 out of 10
9.1/10Academic
8.0/10Accommodation
8.7/10Faculty
9.5/10Infrastructure
7.7/10Placement
8.6/10Social Life

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11 Reviews Found

Overview

I like the country and future prospects in my field of study. I am also a recipient of one of their most prestigious scholarships which played a key role in me selecting my university. I have always been interested in Computer Science and UNSW being the best in the country for STEM education, I chose it for my undergraduate degree.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 9/10

O
7.3 /10

Overview

Location is ideal, super safe, ranks well in world rating and a very diverse community with many specialized subjects

Fees

Unsure as depends on degree and subjects and international/domestic students

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 7/10

Overview

I've applied for 3 other universities such as UTS, WSU, USYD alongside UNSW and I've accepted my offer at UNSW due to its environment and study culture. My experience at UNSW open day also played a major role as well. However, there are times when I wish I would be studying at another institute, the reason being is due to trimesters. There is too much workload in a short period that students have now.

Fees

I applied for HECS under Centrelink. Each term HECS pays off my semester fees which are generous as my family would not be able to pay my university fees right now. However, once I start working full time after I graduate. I will use all the money which I've made to pay off my university fees.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 7/10
extracurricular: 10/10

James Zhang
9.0 /10

Overview

Prestige and ranking mainly, however, the student life was fantastic. Additionally, the university provided excellent support in my application and accommodation requests. I was also able to find a job relatively easily during university which contributed greatly to my employability upon graduation. Another of my friends also attended this university with great reviews.

Fees

I paid it all directly, there are scholarships however I did not apply for any. I am charged approximately $17k AUD a semester. My government does provide an interest-free loan however certain requirements need to be met and you have to prove you are actually succeeding in all your courses. The loan can then be referred to when you have gotten a job.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

S
7.8 /10

Overview

Only one of two reputable universities providing my degree and this one allows for better involvement in campus life (the other option was Sydney Conservatorium of Music and being on a separate campus and only having 750 students limits opportunities).

Fees

The fees are paid through HECS (the Australian government lends students money when provided with the relevant tax file number. Then, when the individual is earning in a high enough tax bracket, it is paid as taxes. The whole process is interest-free). An average term for BMus (performance) at UNSW costs around $2300, not including mandatory ensemble fees, textbooks and instruments/maintenance. $480 per trimester is subsidized for private tuition.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 5/10
placement: 5/10
extracurricular: 10/10

s
9.2 /10

Overview

Location and the degree suited my needs and were a very flexible option for my abilities and goal for the future. I also really like the environment and the people at UNSW and the amount of social networking that occurs is amazing.

Fees

The fees are extreme please make university education a lot cheaper like how do you expect us to afford like 100 thousand dollars straight out of high school somehow I can't believe this.

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 10/10

SN
7.5 /10

Overview

The quality of education and the location. It is ranked amongst the top 50 universities for the medicine program. Sydney also offers an environment to learn and have fun at the same time. As an international student safety was also one of my priorities.

Fees

The fee structure varies between courses, your visa or residential status and scholarship availability, mine was very different due to the scholarship.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 7/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 7/10
extracurricular: 8/10

A
7.0 /10

Overview

Really good business school, high grad job expectations. Seem to be more up and coming and innovative than the other NSW alternative USYD. It is a bit further away, however, the people that go there seem to be less snobby and entitled.

Fees

In Australia, it is pretty standardized. I have a commonwealth supported place so hence the government subsidizes about 3/4 of the fees.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 6/10
extracurricular: 5/10

Overview

Good reputation and leading-edge facilities along with the fun atmosphere. Also with HECS and being an Australian citizen, there is no difference in cost when choosing more prestigious universities that offer better educational programs.

Fees

The fee structure is different for different faculties but for a band3 HECS (science degree) it is usually $ 1170 AUD per subject and 8 subjects need to be completed in a year. However, students can opt to do 9 or less depending on their degree structure. Other costs such as student amenities fee are $110 per term, need to be paid three times a year.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 9/10

Km
8.7 /10

Overview

It was the only one that had my particular course, it is also close to where I live and easy to get to by public transport, one of the main reasons I chose it is because of the high level of support it has for indigenous students which were a big determining factor. It is also a top tier university with an outstanding reputation.

Fees

The fee structure is simple and easily managed, fees can either be payed straight up or deferred through the governments fee help which defers payment until you earn a certain threshold and payments will be taken out of your tax. The university has also an amenities payment which is $100 to use amenities such as the library and online services, this payment can also be deferred.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 8/10

University of New South Wales Scholarships


NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
UNSW Future of Change ScholarshipScholarship per student$7,567Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
UNDA International Undergraduate Academic Merit ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
VueVille Future Technology ScholarshipScholarship per student$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Gyandhan ScholarshipScholarship per student$1,222Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
QS Leadership ScholarshipScholarship per student$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based

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University of New South Wales Admissions

  • Term 1 Deadlines

    Important Date: November30 (Application deadline)
  • Term 2 Deadlines

    Important Date: March31 (Application deadline)
  • Term 3 Deadlines

    Important Date: July31 (Application deadline)

University of New South Wales Exam Scores

ExamsAvg. ScoreMin ScoreMax. Score%Submitted'
Graduate
GMAT730660800-
Language Proficiency
PTE696375-
TOEFL10590120-
IELTS7.569-

Attendance Cost

A$31,629

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
A$31,898 / Year
Post Graduate Program
A$31,629 / Year
On Campus
Single Room Bed
A$18,772 / Year
Double Room Bed
A$24,541 / Year
Double Room Bed(Large Apartment)
A$25,743 / Year

University of New South Wales Campuses, Schools & Faculties

School

Address: Gate 11 AGSM Building G17 UNSW, Botany St, Kensington NSW 2052

Faculty

Total FacultyFull TimePart TimeGraduate Assistants
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University of New South Wales Campus Location


+61-2-9385-1000
Telephone
Sydney NSW 2052
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  • Airport
  • Super Market
  • Shopping Mall
  • Pharmacy
  • Book Store
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Bus Station

UNSW Gate 8, High St0.22 km
UNSW Gate 8, High Street0.26 km
UNSW Gate 3, High St0.27 km
Botany St at High St0.41 km
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Airport

Helipad Hospital0.79 km
Airport Express Car Parking3.80 km
One-Step Promotions4.14 km
Heliport 54.48 km
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Shopping Mall

Randwick Plaza0.83 km
Royal Randwick Shopping Centre0.88 km
East Village Shopping Centre2.15 km
Westfield Eastgardens3.13 km
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Book Store

Laugh and Learn Randwick0.95 km
Bugsnest Asian Mixed Retail2.62 km
Woollahra Bookshop3.30 km
Andersen's Bindery3.64 km
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Hospital

Edward's Podiatry - Kingsford0.76 km
Maroubra Medical & Dental Centre2.50 km
Dr Nadia Tejani2.77 km
The Children's Clinic3.13 km
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Super Market

Coles Randwick0.80 km
supermarket1.03 km
Kensington Supermarket1.44 km
Stolichniy Minimart2.02 km
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Pharmacy

Compounding Centre0.88 km
Chemist Warehouse Randwick0.88 km
Blooms The Chemist Coogee2.19 km
Waverley Pharmacy2.83 km
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Restaurant

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills4.02 km
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel & Conference Centre4.49 km
Mercure Sydney4.51 km
Vibe Hotel Rushcutters Bay Sydney4.59 km
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● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary

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I have a doubt i scored in IELTS reading speaking with band score 6 and in listening i gained 7 and in writing I had 5.5 bands . Still am i eligible to apply in this university for my further education...please help me out this...
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Sinbad Chongtham

The University of New South Wales accepts IELTS as one of the ELP tests. The IELTS score requirement differ from one program to another. However, the minimum IELTS score requirement of this university is an overall band of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0.

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Anonymous
How much schloorship can I get? Are they based on merit or any other test?
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Sinbad Chongtham

The University of New South Wales offers financial aids to international students. The university offers scholarships worth AUD 5,000 to AUD 30,00, depending upon the coursework. You can check the available scholarships and their eligibility from UNSW Scholarships.

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Anonymous
I would like to know if there are any scholarships available?
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Rubab

The university offers a wide range of UNSW scholarships to international students like you who are commencing studies in Australia. The scholarship programs are designed to offer financial assistance worth 5,000 AUD to 30,000 AUD, depending upon the academic level and stream of the program you choose.

For more details, you can refer to this link: University of New South Wales Scholarships for International Students

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