The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Undergraduate study

For undergraduate study at UNSW, there is more than one way to meet the academic entry requirements. These include high school studies, foundation studies, recognised prior study and a university transfer. Find more information on international entry requirements and learn more about academic entry requirements of a specific program via UNSW Degree Pages .

Postgraduate study

For postgraduate study at UNSW, students are generally required to have completed undergraduate studies at a higher education institution. Find more information on international entry requirements and academic entry requirements of a specific program via UNSW Degree Pages .

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets UNSW requirements. There are several ways to satisfy English language requirements, including taking a recognised English language test, taking a University English Entry Course (UEEC), proving prior study in English, or applying for an English waiver if applicable.

Learn more about English language requirements and English requirements of a specific program via UNSW Degree Pages .

Other qualifications

In addition to university English preparation courses and English tests, UNSW also accepts several academic qualifications for its English language requirements. Students should have completed all qualifications no more than two years from their year of commencement of study (excluding students from Sweden, Denmark or Norway, who can produce results four years prior to their commencement year of study at UNSW).

UNSW Sydney’s main Kensington campus has everything a student needs, from cafes and restaurants, to ATMs, a supermarket, sporting facilities and medical services. There are outdoor study areas and indoor computer labs, as well as free Wi-Fi.

Campus facilities

UNSW’s campus is in Kensington a friendly, multicultural, inner-city suburb ideally located between the beach and the city so you’ll get the best of what Sydney has to offer.
There are trains, buses and light rail options that run from UNSW’s campuses throughout Sydney. Explore the city by light rail in 20 minutes or visit beautiful Coogee beach just 8 minutes away by bus.

There are a variety of cafes and restaurants, shops, healthcare services and amenities including supermarket, post office, libraries, sports fields, a fitness and aquatic centre and award-winning student accommodation on campus that will meet your everyday needs. Take a virtual tour of the campus and surrounds to explore more.

Study areas

Students can choose to work in one of UNSW’s many indoor computer labs or outdoor study areas. Power outlets are available indoors and outdoors and students have access to free Wi-Fi across the campus, so they can connect to family and friends, day and night.

Paddington campus

The Paddington campus is home to UNSW’s School of Art & Design. It’s an exciting and stimulating precinct in a hip inner-city location. Designed around a central courtyard, the campus houses museum-standard galleries, state-of-the-art workshops, open studios, private workspaces, research and digital labs, student lounges and spaces for collaboration.

Canberra campus

UNSW Canberra is home to the Australian Defence Force Academy. The campus includes a large library, computing facilities and labs, sports facilities and recreations spaces, a bookshop, cafe, hairdresser, dry-cleaner and florist.

Student life

At UNSW, there are so many ways to explore, experience and enjoy university life. UNSW’s dedicated Cultural Mentor Program helps new international students settle into life and study in Sydney. There are lots of welcome and orientation activities to familiarise you with the campus and university life, like new-arrival workshops, campus tours, myEnglish Week and O-Week.

• Cultural clubs: Feel at home and make friends from around the world with our 37 cultural clubs. Celebrate UNSW’s diverse and dynamic culture with events such as the International Night Markets, where you can taste iconic street food from different countries and meet new people.
• Arc | UNSW Student Life: Step away from the books with Arc, our student-led organisation. Arc is home to more than 350 clubs and hosts year-round events, sports, volunteering opportunities, health and wellness sessions.
• UNSW’s Village Green: The Village Green Precinct is your home for sport, recreation and wellness at UNSW. Our state-of-the-art facilities include multipurpose courts and sports fields, a running track, outdoor fitness equipment, a bouldering wall and landscaped social spaces.
• Music Performance Unit: Take your musical talents to the next level, connect with fellow music enthusiasts or chill out at an on-campus concert.
• Religious Centre: Connect with diverse faith communities on campus. Find support through worship services, spiritual guidance and prayer meetings, with dedicated spaces for various faiths.