International Student Guide

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Success is a journey. Take a path that offers exciting opportunities along the way. At UNSW Sydney, we provide outstanding
experiences so you can reach your full potential and build your future career.

UNSW is an internationally acclaimed teaching and research powerhouse with three modern campuses, giving you a learning
experience packed with academic programs, student activities, and educational services.

Working within our top 50 university, our academics are recognised as global leaders in their fields. Our students study in
world-class facilities, interact with industry leaders, and apply the latest research to real-world situations.

You will learn to challenge traditional thinking, to push boundaries, and to be innovative. We make sure our graduates have
both the theory and practical experience they need to graduate and join our alumni community achieving incredible things
around the globe.

We are proud to be ‘Australia’s Global University’, placed among the world’s best. Through our 2025 Strategy, we are
deepening our research and teaching, partnering with more governments and universities, and transforming the lives of
people around the world.

Choosing your university is an important decision. We hope you take the leap to join our community and discover a wealth of
opportunities at UNSW.
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TOP 50
UNIVERSITY 5 STARS +
We are ranked 45th overall. UNSW has again been awarded the maximum
QS World University Rankings, 2018 QS Five Star Plus Rating across teaching,
research, employability, facilities and
innovation categories.
QS Stars University Ratings, 2017

23rd
22 OF THE
WORLD’S INTERNATIONAL
TOP 50 SUBJECTS UNIVERSITY

OUR GLOBAL with Accounting & Finance in the top 10

QS World University Rankings, 2018
23rd most international university in the world
Times Higher Education, 2018

R E P U TAT I O N
85th
ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST
IN THE WORLD NETWORKED UNIVERSITIES

World University Rankings UNSW is a founding member of the prestigious

Times Higher Education, 2018
Group of Eight (Go8), and the PLuS Alliance,
and we are a member of the Association
of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and
Universitas21. We are also the only Australian
university to be invited to join the Global Alliance
of Technological Universities.

HIGHEST
RESEARCH FUNDING

UNSW was the only Australian university to yield more

than $100 million in government funding in 2017.
ARC, 2017

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MODERN CAMPUS,
P E R F E C T L O C AT I O N

Sydney CBD
20 minutes
by bus
UNSW Bondi Junction
Art Design 20 minutes
10 minutes by bus
by bus

Bondi Beach
20 minutes
by car

UNSW
Institute of
Languages and
Foundation
Studies

Coogee Beach
eight minutes
by bus

UNSW
Canberra Airport
three hours by car 20 minutes
by car

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Asia
North, Central and Europe
South America • Adobe
• Amazon

JOIN A
• Cisco
• Barclays Investment Bank • Ernst & Young
• Amazon
• Dell • Dell
• Apple
• Deloitte • DDB Group (Asia Pacific)
• Bloomberg Media

GLOBAL •
•
Capitol Records
Cisco
•

•
Department of Energy
and Climate Change (UK)
Deutsche Bank
•
•
•
Financial Times
Google
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Citibank (Law Firm Group)
• Ernst & Young

ALUMNI • Disney Interactive • Johnson & Johnson

• IBM • Microsoft
• Facebook
• LinkedIn • Nestle
• Google
• McKinsey Company • PayPal (China)
• IBM

COM MUNI T Y •
•
Janssen Biotech
Microsoft
•
•
•
Microsoft
Slater & Gordon (UK)
Trimet Aluminium AG
•
•
•
Pharmacons CRO (China & Aus.)
Samsung Electronics
Sanofi (China)
• PayPal
• VMware • SAP Labs (China)
• PepsiCo
• WaterAid • Symantec
• PwC
• NASA Ames Research Center • Unilever
• The Walt Disney Company

Position yourself for international success with UNSW

Our alumni are making their mark on the world working with
some of the biggest global organisations, such as Google,
Penguin, Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Rio Tinto, HSBC, Slater &
Gordon, NASA, UNESCO, and Oxfam.

When you graduate, you will become a member of the UNSW

global alumni network of close to 300,000 graduates in 146
countries. Carry the UNSW Sydney name with you like a
passport and open new doors. You’ll be invited to regular
alumni events hosted by UNSW in countries such as Australia,
Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the US.

alumni.unsw.edu.au

TOP EARNERS Africa and Middle East Oceania

UNSW has educated five of the top 25 young rich
listers in Australia. • Apple
• Apple
BRW Young Rich List, 2017 • Australian Museum
• Accenture
• Climate Change Research Centre
• BHP Billiton
• Cisco
• Cisco
• CSIRO
36TH IN THE WORLD • Eskom
• Deloitte
• HCL Technologies
for graduate employability • IBM
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise
QS World University Rankings, 2018 • eBay Inc.
• Huawei Technologies
• Facebook
• Intel Corporation
• Google
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Microsoft
• KPMG (Australia)
MOST EMPLOYABLE • SABMiller
• Lend Lease
UNSW graduates are the most employable in • Sanlam
• PwC
Australia. Most Popular Graduate Employer Award • Sonangol
• Rio Tinto
• Sonatrach
Top 100 Graduate Employers and Future Leaders Awards, • UNESCO
• The Bidvest Group
GradConnection/AFR, 2018 • Virgin Australia
• Zenith Bank International
• Visa
• 3M

5-STAR RATING FOR GETTING A JOB

Good Universities Guide, 2018 (Data sourced from LinkedIn)

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DEFINE THE FUTURE

WITH RESEARCH
A N D I N N O VAT I O N

We transform clever ideas and research discoveries into successful

innovations to benefit society, the economy, and future generations.

We conduct research across a wide range of Supporting entrepreneurs

areas. We invest considerable resources in
areas where we believe can make the biggest
difference, such as:
• Solar power (photovoltaics). We hold the
world record for the conversion efficiency of
a silicon solar cell, and we are home to the
world’s fastest solar-powered car
• Clean drinking water. We created membrane
filtration technology to filter water that is now
used in taps around the world
• The bionic eye. We successfully trialled a
bionic eye system that is a world-first in neural
stimulation and clarity of vision
• HIV/AIDS. Since diagnosing Australia’s first case
of HIV, we have been involved in the development
of every existing antiretroviral HIV drug
• The world’s largest computer. Using silicon,
we are in the race to build a quantum computer.
We have the biggest student startup program
in Australia. The new UNSW Founders Program
makes entrepreneurial confidence a part of every
student’s university experience.
The program offers:
• Foundational programming, open to everyone,
at the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre
• Pre-accelerator programs, such as the
Founders Start, Launch, and Grow programs
for those looking to refine and test their
business proposition
• New Wave Founders, a program that offers
tailored opportunities for female entrepreneurs
• G lobal Founders, a program to help launch
founders into foreign markets
• FounderLab, a world-first program that offers
technical development and support for
non-technical founders
• Founders 10x Accelerator, our 10-week
intensive accelerator program for 10
high-impact startups.
founders.unsw.edu.au

One of the country’s largest research communities with almost 4,500

dedicated research students.

The Torch Innovation Precinct brings together industry,

entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers from around the world.
These networks allow us to facilitate the transition from innovation to
research and development to realisation.

12 Australian Research Council Centres of Excellence.

Founding partner of Cicada Innovations, the world’s No.1 technology

incubator (International Business Innovation Association 2014).

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EXPERIENCE
S Y D N E Y, O N E O F
THE WORLD’S
BES T CITIES

The business capital of Australia

Sydney is home to more global firms than any other Australian
city. A gateway to Asian economies, the city attracts great minds
and is known for its ideal climate, relaxed outdoor lifestyle, and
friendly locals. It’s no wonder Sydney was voted the 10th-best
city in the world to live and work.*

*Mercer Quality of Living Survey, 2018

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Surrounding areas
UNSW is in the leafy Eastern Suburbs, minutes
away from Coogee Beach and Centennial Park. The
surrounding suburbs of Kingsford, Randwick, and
Maroubra are full of cafes and restaurants offering an
impressive range of international cuisine, reflecting the
area’s diversity.

Outside Sydney
Catch a train to the Blue Mountains for some fresh air,
go north or south along the coast for quiet and stunning
beaches, or head inland for Australian rural life. And you
can always take a plane to Melbourne, the Gold Coast,
New Zealand, or Bali, just like the locals.

For more information, visit:

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Student friendly
Sydney is a diverse and cosmopolitan city. It ranked
13th-best student city in the world in the QS Best Student
Cities Index 2017. The Harbour City is not just a destination
but a life experience. World-class performances, spectacular
events, and stunning landscapes await you in a city where
there is as much to do at 7am as 11pm.

Love Sydney for less

There are endless affordable indoor and outdoor activities
to enjoy in Sydney. Visit free art galleries, watch a movie at
the local cinema, set off on a coastal walk, enjoy a barbecue
in the park, go snorkelling or surfing at the beach, or have a
cheap lunch or dinner in our neighbouring suburbs.

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Our new academic calendar and extensive career development
MAXIMISE services create opportunities for you to engage with industry and
improve your workplace and career skills.
YOUR
UNSW3+ calendar
CAREER In 2019, UNSW is moving to a new academic calendar,
UNSW3+. The new calendar will consist of three terms of
POTENTIAL
10 teaching weeks, plus an optional intensive summer term,
which will provide a more flexible learning environment
for students.
UNSW3+ can allow students to create space in their degree
for practical real-life work experience, enabling them to
graduate with more than just a degree.
The UNSW3+ calendar dates and additional information can
be found at: student.unsw.edu.au/new-calendar
UNSW Careers and Employment
Employers seek well-rounded graduates who can
demonstrate relevant studies, work experience, and
extra-curricular involvement. Our dedicated Careers and
Employment team helps students gain practical workplace
skills, obtain professional experience, and develop a plan
for global career success. At any time during your degree,
you can attend free seminars, access online resources, or
book a one-on-one appointment with a professional careers
consultant. You’ll also have access to the Careers and
Employment Office up to 18 months after completing
your degree.
careers.unsw.edu.au
Offshore networks
UNSW maintains offices in China, India, and Indonesia as
well as staff posted around the world in North America,
Europe, Africa, and South East Asia. Our overseas staff have
relationships with leading industry partners to promote the
UNSW brand and ensure insights from companies around the
world inform our programs.
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Professional Development Program for
International Students
As a student, you can take advantage of a professional
development program tailored to give you hands-on experience
in a professional workplace. The program includes a three-day
seminar covering topics such as business communication,
employer expectations, and recruitment processes. You
also have the opportunity to complete a 50-hour workplace
experience in offices located throughout UNSW.
• Get hands-on experience and confidence in a
professional setting
• Improve your job application and interview skills
• Learn about employer expectations in the
Australian workplace
• Improve your business communication and business
writing skills.
student.unsw.edu.au/pdp
International Students Careers Week
A week of seminars, panels, and online events highlights
the global opportunities available to international students.
You can meet with international employers, create beneficial
networks, and learn valuable recruitment tips from employers
and alumni.
student.unsw.edu.au/careers-week
Careers Expo
Held twice a year, our Careers Expo is a chance for students
to meet and discuss potential employment and internship
opportunities with over 100 participating employers, including
BHP Billiton, Shell, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deloitte,
HSBC, Microsoft, IBM Australia, and many more.
student.unsw.edu.au/expos
International Student Employability Guide
This employability guide is designed specifically for UNSW
international students. It provides tips on how you can
become more employable and includes the resources and
programs available to you as a UNSW student. It also features
profiles of successful UNSW international alumni which will
guide and inspire you on how you can make the most of your
time at UNSW.
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B E PA R T O F A S A F E
AND WELCOMING
COM MUNI T Y
UNSW has a village atmosphere that will
make you feel at home.

Campus facilities
UNSW Sydney’s Kensington campus has everything you need,
including dozens of cafes and restaurants, four ATMs, a bank, a post
office, supermarket, food cooperative, pharmacy, medical centre and
dentist, two libraries, a fitness and aquatic centre, and sports fields
and courts.

Study areas
Work on your assignments at one of our many indoor computer
labs or outdoor study areas complete with power outlets to charge
your devices. Stay connected to family and friends with free Wi-Fi
throughout the campus.

Clubs and societies

Join a club or society and make new friends. Choose from more
than 300 student-led clubs and societies across a range of interests
including food, sport, running, debating, conservation, the Exchange
Society, and more.

Student association
Arc is our student association – it’s run by students for students.
Find out about parties and events, or get discounts from partner
organisations, free legal advice, and assistance with finding a part-
time job or volunteer work.

Language and conversation skills

Improve your language skills by participating in one of our many
programs or discussion groups on campus. We can even match you
with a partner who shares your language, while you work on improving
your English.

Religion centre
Our interfaith religion centre is for all UNSW students. Chaplains
conduct services and study groups, and offer spiritual counselling.
The Islamic Society has an Imam and meeting and prayer rooms
are available.

Staying safe
To maintain our safe and enjoyable study environment, our security
service provides a 24-hour comprehensive presence across campus.
With our StaySafe@UNSW free app you can track the night bus and
access safety tips, contacts, a newsfeed, and more.

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SEE YOURSELF
AT U N S W

Take a 360° tour

Experience our Sydney campuses in 360° from your

computer, tablet, or phone. See how our campuses
function, get insider access to study and research
spaces, and hear from world-class academics.

When you start the tour, a guide will introduce you to

the experience. Yellow buttons appear in the landscape
as you move around. Click on a button to watch videos
about our faculties and people, read about buildings
and who is inside, and learn about our facilities, the
university’s history, and life as a student on campus.

Get a taste of life at UNSW.

360tour.unsw.edu.au

Download the UNSW Sydney 360 Tour app.

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G E T F R I E N D LY A N D
HELPFUL SUPPORT

Our students tell us we are one of the friendliest

universities in Australia with many support services
you can rely on.

Student Development International UNSW Essentials for

Student Development International (SDI) is the
main point of contact for all international students.
It’s where you’ll find answers to all your questions
about your arrival, your studies, your visa, support
information for your family, and more.
International Students
This online tutorial is your guide to university. A series
of modules (covering study, planning, exams, etc.) is
designed to help your transition to UNSW and you can
access it at any time.

Arrival support International Student Advisors

From picking you up at the airport, running
Our International Student Advisors are always here
new-arrival workshops, and taking you on campus
to help you with personalised advice and information
tours, our dedicated International Student Welcome
about all aspects of your university life, your student
Centre will make sure you feel welcome, safe, and
visa, your wellbeing, and your academic performance.
well connected, so you can settle in.
UNSW has a range of support and development
services to assist you from the time you arrive through
Cultural Mentors and Cultural to your graduation.
Transition programs
New students can apply to be matched with a Academic support
Cultural Mentor prior to arrival in Australia. The
As a UNSW Sydney student, you will have access to
program introduces new international students to
free online resources, academic skills workshops,
a senior student ‘buddy’ who will answer questions
individual consultations with peer writing assistants,
about UNSW and Sydney before you arrive. After
exam preparation tips, and more.
you arrive, you can meet up with your mentor to
learn about Australian culture, customs, and being a
student at UNSW. Cultural Transition programs include Peer Mentors
Culture of Oz, the Language Exchange Program, You can also be matched with a Peer Mentor. This is
discussion groups, and more. a senior student from your faculty who can give you
faculty advice and tips on how to adjust to student life
in your chosen field.

student.unsw.edu.au/international

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LIVE ON CAMPUS, MAKE
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
UNSW has the largest student housing capacity in Sydney with award-winning accommodation
on and off campus. Live within walking distance of your lecture halls, meet people from around the
world, and make lifelong friends. Alternatively, find your own home in the neighbouring Eastern
Suburbs or by the beach.
Accommodation at UNSW
Colleges
Colleges provide a choice of full board, partly
catered, and self-catered accommodation. There
is also a range of gender-specific options including
male only, female only, and mixed male and female
accommodation. Most colleges cater for dietary
requirements like halal, kosher, and vegetarian.
Apartments
Apartments offer independent-style living for
undergraduates, postgraduates, couples, and families
with children. There are apartments on and off
campus and costs vary depending on the number of
rooms and the location.
You should organise your university accommodation
early as places book up quickly. Apply for UNSW
accommodation at housing.unsw.edu.au
Private accommodation options
Rental property
There are many private rental properties in the
suburbs surrounding UNSW. Costs vary according to
the number of bedrooms, the condition, and location.
When renting, you usually sign a 6- or 12-month lease
and pay rent in advance plus a security deposit called
a bond. You can rent a furnished or unfurnished
property and generally there will be additional
expenses such as electricity, gas, telephone and Wi-
Fi. Costs vary but usually range from A$150 – A$300
per student per week in a shared house or apartment.
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Homestay (full board and room-only)
Homestay options include full board and single
room-only accommodation. Full board usually
includes a furnished room, use of facilities in the
private home of a family or single person, plus
breakfast and dinner. Some also include bed linen,
a laundry service, and weekly room cleaning. Single
room-only homestays include a furnished room, and
gas and electricity expenses in the rent. You will
be responsible for buying your own food, cooking,
cleaning, and laundry and telephone costs. Costs
vary but usually range from A$180 – A$300 per
student per week. Search our database of locally
listed private properties at studystays.unsw.edu.au
Temporary accommodation
If you haven’t confirmed your university
accommodation before you arrive, we recommend
you allow three to four weeks before classes begin
to look for private housing, settle in, and attend
orientation sessions. Be sure to book short-term
accommodation first, then look for long-term options
in person. Short-term accommodation can include
private hotels, motels, hostels, lodges, or furnished
apartments ranging from A$45 to A$300 per day.
Private student housing assistance
Our International Student Housing Assistance team
(ISHA) can help you look for temporary or private
accommodation if UNSW accommodation isn’t
available when you apply. The service is available at
the start of each term.
student.unsw.edu.au/housing-assistance
Under 18s
Arrangements must be made for students under 18
years of age. These requirements are in line with
Australian Government regulations for the care and
welfare of international students under 18.
student.unsw.edu.au/visa18
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Private bathroom Weekly rate Private bathroom Weekly rate

Colleges Configuration Catering Internet Apartments Configuration Catering Internet
(ensuite) (2018) (Ensuite) (2018)

The Kensington Colleges: Single rooms Fully catered – Wi-Fi Ensuites in some A$508 University Terraces Studio and Self catered Wi-Fi Yes From A$403.80
Basser, Philip Baxter and 19 meals per week rooms, shared (shared Affordable student accommodation, 1-bedroom per apartment
Goldstein unisex for others bathroom) including ground floor cafes and bars apartments
The Kensington Colleges provide a — right where the action is!
home and foster a strong community A$560 Communal kitchen and lounge for
with pastoral care, academic (ensuite room) students to socialise.
mentoring programs, sporting and Barker Apartments Studio, 2-, 3- Self catered Wi-Fi No – shared From A$302.65
regular social events. On-campus, shared independent and 5-bedroom unisex per student
living. Smaller apartments available apartments
Fig Tree Hall Single rooms Fully catered – Wi-Fi Yes A$559.50  for couples and families with children.
A culturally supportive, alcohol-free 19 meals per week (ensuite room)
college with gender segregated Mulwarree Apartments 5-bedroom Self catered Wi-Fi No – shared A$270.65
floors and prayer contemplation Close to campus, shared apartments unisex per student
rooms. Dietary needs can be independent living.
catered for, e.g. vegetarian, halal. High Street Apartments 1- and Self catered Wi-Fi Yes From A$449.65
Close to the university with a family 2-bedroom per apartment
UNSW Hall Single rooms Part catered – Wi-Fi No – shared unisex A$366.40 environment, preference given to apartments
An older style accommodation, breakfast and dinner (shared couples and families.
good value for money and the bathroom)
economical option for students. New College Village Single-room Optional catering Wi-Fi Yes A$372 per
Quality, fully furnished, air- apartments and wired apartment,
Colombo House Single rooms Self catered Wi-Fi Yes A$406.30 conditioned secure accommodation and studios A$410 per studio
Ideally suited to students (ensuite room) for postgraduates and selected
who enjoy the benefits of an undergraduates on lower campus.
integrated community life as UNSW Village 1-bedroom Self catered Wi-Fi Ensuite bathrooms A$280 – A$445
well as their independence. A range of fully furnished, stylish studios and and wired in some rooms, per student
and contemporary apartments 1- to shared unisex
Creston College Single rooms Fully catered – Wi-Fi Private ensuite A$390 (shared conveniently located on campus. 8-bedroom bathrooms
Provides accommodation 21 meals per week bathroom in some bathroom) apartments for others
for up to 25 undergraduate rooms, shared
and postgraduate full-time bathrooms for A$425 UniLodge @ UNSW Studio and Self catered Wi-Fi and Ensuite bathrooms A$414 – A$529
female students. others (ensuite room) Only 10 minutes from UNSW 2- to wired in some rooms, per student
Kensington Campus, with a choice 5-bedroom shared bathrooms
International House Single rooms Fully catered – Wi-Fi Yes A$289 of fully furnished studio and shared apartments for others
For full-time students in their 21 meals per week (ensuite room) serviced apartments with 24-hour
second year of undergraduate security and a live-in manager.
studies or above.
(Accommodation costs are subject to change and are indicative only.)
New College Single rooms Fully catered – Wi-Fi Private ensuite A$466 (shared
New College is well-known for 21 meals per week and wired bathroom in bathroom)
its vibrant community, academic some rooms, Living on campus compared to living off campus
excellence, pastoral care and shared single-sex A$524
Independent UNSW owned and/or affiliated
Christian Foundations. bathrooms for (ensuite room)
It welcomes all people. others Share house One bedroom UNSW Apartment UNSW College
Set-up costs A$3,000 A$3,700 $0 $0
Shalom College Single rooms Fully catered – Wi-Fi Ensuite rooms A$473 (shared Bond, furniture, utility connections etc.
Warm and friendly, diverse, 19 meals per week and rooms with bathroom)
Accommodation per week A$200 to A$300 A$400 to A$550 A$349 A$445
multicultural community open to shared single-sex
undergrad and postgrad students. bathrooms available A$543 Internet and phone A$20 to A$55 A$20 to A$55 $0 $0
(ensuite room) Gas and electricity A$35 to A$140 A$35 to A$140 $0 $0
Food (groceries and eating out) A$80 to A$200 A$80 to A$200 A$80 to A$200 $0
Warrane College Single rooms Fully catered – Wi-Fi Shared bathrooms A$460 (shared
Transport to university A$40 A$40 $0 $0
Open to male students at UNSW. 21 meals per week and wired bathroom)
Average weekly total A$476.50 A$701.50 A$449 A$445
A$600 Total annual cost A$24,778 A$36,478 A$23,348* A$23,140*
(ensuite room)

(Living costs are indicative only and will vary based on the location, number of people you live with and the condition of the housing.)
(Accommodation costs are subject to change and are indicative only.)
For more information, visit student.unsw.edu.au/approximate-weekly-costs and
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/global/live-in-australia/living-costs.

*Costs will vary depending on the type of the accommodation and the catering offered.

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ENGINEERING I N N OVAT I O N
I N AC T I O N
Career outcomes
Biomedical engineers

Chemical process engineers

NO. 1 IN AUSTRALIA AND
27 IN THE WORLD Civil engineers

Computer scientists
QS World University Ranking 2018
Electrical engineers

Energy systems engineers

Environmental engineers

Food process engineers

Geothermal engineers
2018 QS WORLD UNIVERSITY Manufacturing engineers
SUBJECT RANKINGS Materials engineers

Minerals and Mining – 9th in the world Mechanical engineers

Civil Engineering – 15th in the world, and 1st in Australia
Mining engineers
Chemical Engineering – 36th in the world
Computer Engineering – 41st in the world Nuclear engineers
Electrical Engineering – 36th in the world
Petroleum engineers

Photovoltaics and renewable energy engineers

Project managers

Satellite systems engineers

Structural engineers
INFLUENTIAL ENGINEERS Sustainable systems engineers

22% of Australia’s most influential Telecommunications engineers

Through world-class education and research, UNSW
engineers are from UNSW, the most of any
Engineering brings passion and creativity to meet global Australian university.
Transport engineers
challenges. We combine the world’s best facilities and research
Top 100 Most Influential Engineers, 2016 Water engineers
with an exciting and connected education experience to open
doors for our graduates. We are innovation in action. Wastewater and waste engineers

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Master of Biomedical Engineering (8660)
Duration: 1.5 years
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (5449)
Duration: 1 year
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science (5341)
This discipline focuses on the adaptation They’re also involved in records management and Duration: 1 year • Manufacturing Engineering & Management
and application of engineering principles to physical rehabilitation. Entry requirements
Entry: February and September • Mechanical Engineering
biomedicine. Graduates solve problems in a range Recognised four-year degree in a relevant
• Nuclear Engineering
of healthcare-related fields such as implantable Entry requirements Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440 discipline of engineering or a three- or four-year
• Petroleum Engineering
bionics, drug-delivery systems, medical imaging, A recognised four-year Bachelor degree in Minimum IELTS requirements: engineering or science degree plus relevant
• Photovoltaics & Solar Energy
radiotherapies, orthopaedic devices, telemedicine, engineering, science, or medicine, with an average 6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band professional experience.
• Project Management
robotic surgery, and cell and tissue engineering. grade of 65%. • Renewable Energy Engineering
Specialisations
• Structural Engineering
This degree is offered in the following
• Telecommunications
specialisations (streams):
• Chemical Process Engineering
• Transport Engineering
• Water Engineering: Catchments to Coast
• Civil Engineering
• Water, Wastewater & Waste Engineering
Entry requirements • Electrical Engineering
A recognised three-year Bachelor degree in a • Energy Systems
Students must complete 48 UOC of courses to be
related discipline. • Environmental Engineering
eligible for the degree.
• Food Process Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science (7320)

ENGINEERING
Master of Engineering (8621)
Duration: 2 years
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
We are ranked 15th in the world for Engineering –
Civil and Structural
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018
This two-year program is designed for those wanting
to enter the engineering profession or for practising
engineers who wish to expand their knowledge and
skills in engineering management, to acquire an in-
depth knowledge of a particular specialisation, or to
gain technical expertise. The five specialisations are
professionally accredited (or awaiting accreditation)
by Engineers Australia.
Entry requirements
Entry is open to students with a four-year non-
accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor
of engineering degree or equivalent in a related
discipline with a minimum 65% average (70% for
electrical engineering and telecommunications).
(Applicants who hold a three-year engineering
science degree at least equivalent to the first three
years of a related engineering degree accredited
under the Washington Accord may be
considered also.)
Cut-off requirements for China and South Asia
(including cut-off lists for individual institutions)
are available on the Faculty website. Refer also to
individual discipline pages for more detailed
entry requirements.
Students with three-year British degrees are eligible
to apply for UNSW Engineering postgraduate
programs. However, applications will be considered
on a case-by-case basis and outcomes are
dependent on GPA and discipline background of
the student.
NOTE: the minimum average required for entry is
as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry
Score Calculator.
Specialisations
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Telecommunications
Duration: 6 months
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$21,720
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering (7343)
Duration: 1 year
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$32,580
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
Entry requirements
Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Petroleum
Engineering can be via two pathways:
• Entry pathway 1 – a three- or four-year Bachelor
of engineering/science degree in a relevant
discipline or an equivalent qualification from a
recognised university or tertiary institution; or
Entry requirements
Recognised four-year degree in a relevant
discipline of engineering or a three- or four-year
engineering or science degree plus relevant
professional experience.
• Entry pathway 2 – consideration will be given
on an individual basis for those with relevant
petroleum industry experience with vocational
training based on the portfolio supporting the
application. A minimum of five years of full-time
relevant professional and/or responsibility in the
upstream petroleum industry is required. Students
are required to demonstrate work experience
in the Upstream Petroleum Industry (i.e. the
exploration, reservoir engineering, drilling and
production of oil and/or gas). An entry interview
may be required.
Specialisations
This degree is offered in the following
specialisations (streams):
• Civil Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
For entry pathway 2, a portfolio is to be provided to
support the application for postgraduate coursework
study. More details on handbook:
handbook.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate/programs/
current/7343.html
*Open Learning program also available – see
petrol.unsw.edu.au for further information.

ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Master of Engineering Science (8338)
Duration: 2 years
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
We are ranked 36th in the world for
Engineering – Chemical
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018
Entry requirements
Students need a recognised four-year Bachelor
degree in an appropriate area of engineering with a
minimum 65% average as determined by the UNSW
Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator* in a
relevant discipline.
Students with three-year British degrees are eligible
to apply for UNSW Engineering’s postgraduate
programs. However, applications will be considered
on a case-by-case basis and outcomes are
dependent on GPA and discipline background of
the student.
*NOTE: students from a non-211 university
in China need a minimum 70% average as
determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry
Score Calculator.
Specialisations
This degree is offered in specialisations
(streams) including:
• Biomedical Engineering
FOOD SCIENCE
Master of Food Science (8037)
• Chemical Process Engineering
• Civil Engineering Duration: 2 years • An equivalent qualification from another recognised
Entry requirements
• Electrical Engineering university or tertiary institution.
Entry: February and September • Students must hold either a Bachelor degree in food
• Energy Systems
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440 science with Honours and a minimum 65% average NOTE: students from a non-211 university
• Environmental Engineering
as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry in China need a minimum 70% average as
• Food Process Engineering Minimum IELTS requirements:
Score Calculator*; or determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry
• Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology 6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
• Manufacturing Engineering & Management • A Graduate Diploma in Food Science from UNSW: Score Calculator.
• Mechanical Engineering or
• Nuclear Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering Graduate Diploma of Food Science (5037)
• Photovoltaics & Solar Energy
• Project Management Duration: 1 year
• Renewable Energy Engineering Entry requirements Specialisations
Entry: February and September • A student must hold a Bachelor degree in food Students must complete 48 UOC of courses
• Satellite Systems Engineering
• Structural Engineering Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440 science or a cognate discipline (such as chemical to be eligible for the Graduate Diploma. This
• Sustainable Systems Minimum IELTS requirements: engineering or biochemistry), with an average Graduate Diploma is offered in the following
• Systems & Control 6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band mark of at least 65%; or specialisations (streams):
• Telecommunications • An equivalent qualification from a recognised 1. Food Science for Chemical Engineers, Academic
• Transport Engineering university or tertiary institution, in order to be Plan FOODLS5037
• Water Engineering: Catchments to Coasts admitted to the program. 2. Food Science for Biochemists, Academic Plan
• Water, Wastewater & Waste Engineering FOODMS5037
3. Food Science, Academic Plan FOODJS5037

*Students starting an Engineering program in Term 3 may be required to complete summer term. Contact UNSW Engineering for details.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Master of Information Technology (8543)
Duration: 2 years
(or 1 year with advanced standing)
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
We are ranked 41st in the world for Computer
Science and Information Systems
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (5543)
Duration: 1.5 years
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
Graduate Certificate in Computing (7543)
Duration: 6 months
Entry: February and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$21,720
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
MINING ENGINEERING
Master of Mining Engineering (8335)
Duration: 1.5 years
Entry: February
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
We are ranked 9th in the world for Engineering –
Mineral and Mining
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018
Graduate Diploma of Mining Engineering (5335)
Duration: 1 year
Entry: February
Estimated first year tuition: A$43,440
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
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Entry requirements
• At least a four-year undergraduate degree
equivalent to a standard Australian Bachelor
degree in science or engineering, and a 70%
average achieved overall; or
• A three-year undergraduate degree equivalent
to a standard Australian Bachelor degree in
computer science and engineering, and a 70%
average achieved overall; or
• Completion of the Graduate Diploma in
Information Technology (5543) subject to
no fails.
Entry requirements
• At least a three-year undergraduate degree
equivalent to a standard Australian Bachelor
degree in a discipline that included Mathematics
up to at least Year 2 level; and a 70% average
achieved overall; or
•Completion of the Graduate Certificate in
Computing subject to no fails.
Entry requirements
A recognised three-year Bachelor degree or a
minimum of three years of work experience in an
appropriate area of engineering or science.
Entry requirements
A recognised four-year (Honours) degree in
Mining Engineering, Engineering Geology, Civil
Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering. A
minimum WAM of 65% and no course fails over
the final two years of the degree is also required
and professional experience in the mining industry
will be highly regarded. Full details on entry
requirements are available at
engineering.unsw.edu.au/mining-engineering.
Entry requirements
• A recognised four-year degree in mining
engineering or a related engineering or physical
sciences discipline from a recognised
institution; or
• A three-year degree plus a minimum of one year
relevant industry experience with a minimum WAM
of 65% and no course fails, or
• With permission from the Head of School or
Director of Postgraduate studies (coursework).
Specialisations
Up to two specialisations can be selected from the
following areas with a completion of minimum of
three courses required to satisfy the major. Course
levels are indicated in brackets.
• Artificial intelligence
• Bioinformatics
• Information Technology
• Database Systems
• eCommerce Systems
• Internetworking
• Data Science and Engineering
Specialisations
• Mine Geomechanics
• Mine Management
Specialisations
• Mine Geomechanics
• Mine Management
The School of Mining Engineering offers a
Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering to allow
a more flexible entry mode for applicants who have
limited tertiary qualifications. Admission will be
considered on an individual basis and will be based
on academic qualifications and level of experience
within the mining industry. Students with at least four
years of relevant responsible industry experience
and vocational certificates may also gain entry with
permission based on a portfolio and interview. This
program is available to local students wanting to
study face-to-face (block) courses or
distance-based study and international students
by distance-based only. Student visas cannot be
obtained with this course.
RESEARCH
• Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering
eng.hdr.biom@unsw.edu.au
engineering.unsw.edu.au/biomedical-
engineering
• School of Chemical Engineering
eng.hdr.ceic@unsw.edu.au
engineering.unsw.edu.au/chemical-engineering
• School of Civil and
Environmental Engineering
eng.hdr.cven@unsw.edu.au
engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Master of Philosophy in Engineering (2645)
Duration: 1.5 - 2 years
Entry: February, June and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$44,160
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration: 3 - 4 years
Entry: February, June and September
Estimated first year tuition: A$44,160
Minimum IELTS requirements:
6.5 Overall, 6.0 in each band
For further details of engineering research areas see engineering.unsw.edu.au/research
• School of Computer Science and Engineering • School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy
eng.hdr.cse@unsw.edu.au eng.hdr.spree@unsw.edu.au
engineering.unsw.edu.au/computer- engineering.unsw.edu.au/energy-engineering
science-engineering
• School of Mineral and
• School of Electrical Engineering Energy Resources Engineering
and Telecommunications eng.hdr.mere@unsw.edu.au
eng.hdr.eet@unsw.edu.au
engineering.unsw.edu.au/mining-engineering
engineering.unsw.edu.au/electrical-engineering
engineering.unsw.edu.au/petroleum-engineering
• School of Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering
eng.hdr.mme@unsw.edu.au
engineering.unsw.edu.au/mechanical-
engineering
• Biomedical Engineering BIOMBR2645 • Renewable Energy Engineering SOLADR2645
• Chemical Engineering CEICFR2645
• Civil & Environmental Engineering CVENBRR2645 Entry requirements
• Computer Science and Engineering COMPFR2645 An appropriate Bachelor degree in the relevant
discipline from UNSW at a level specified by
• Electrical Engineering ELECBR2645
the Faculty Higher Degree Committee; or a
• Food Science FOODIR2645
qualification from a tertiary institution at a
• Geospatial Engineering GMATBR2645 level considered by the Faculty Higher Degree
• Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Committee to be equivalent.
MECHBR2645
Students should have been in contact with
• Mining Engineering MINEGR2645 a potential supervisor before applying for
• Petroleum Engineering PETRBR2645 the program.
• Photovoltaic Engineering SOLAER2645
• Biomedical Engineering (1710)
• Chemical Engineering (1010)
Entry requirements
An appropriate four year Bachelor degree with First
• Civil and Environmental Engineering (1630)
or Upper Second Class Honours from UNSW; or a
• Computer Science and Engineering (1650)
completed Masters by Research from UNSW with a
• Electrical Engineering (1640)
substantial research component and demonstrated
• Food Science and Technology (1031) capacity for timely completion of a high quality
• Industrial Chemistry (1016) thesis; or a qualification from a tertiary institution at
• Mechanical and Manufacturing a level considered equivalent by the Faculty Higher
Engineering (1662) Degree Committee.
• Mining Engineering (1050)
• Petroleum Engineering (1017)
• Photovoltaic Engineering (1655)
• Geospatial Engineering (1682)
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P O S T G R A D U AT E CO U R S E W O R K - CO U R S E W O R K S C H O L A R S H I P S
H O W T O A P P LY A wide range of scholarships are available for international students.

1 Choose your program

Choose your program at international.unsw.edu.au or from our International Student
Guide and make a note of the program code.
UNSW postgraduate 1 Search
2 Check your entry requirements coursework scholarships Visit scholarships.unsw.edu.au. Make sure you
You need to satisfy your chosen program’s entry requirements (see page 30-89 for select ‘International’ in the Residency search box to
UNSW scholarships for international students provide
the requirements specific to your program). You also need to satisfy UNSW’s English see the list of scholarships available to you.
financial support to cover some of the costs associated
language requirements (see page 95 and visit unsw.edu.au/elp).
with studying at Australia’s global university. Scholarships
recognise students who demonstrate academic
2 Register
achievement or other outstanding qualities such as
3 Submit your application online sporting ability or contributions to the wider community.
Before applying for your chosen scholarship, first
Submit your application at UNSW Apply Online apply.unsw.edu.au. Click ‘Register now’ and register an account by following the instructions on
fill out your details. Upload your supporting documents and pay your application fee. To be considered for a scholarship, you must submit the page. You need to have lodged an application
a separate application in addition to your admission for admission at UNSW to be able to register and
apply for a scholarship.
application for UNSW.
4 Track your application
After you have submitted your application you can easily track the its progress of via your Apply
Online account. You can also upload any additional documents we need.
Other scholarship providers 3 Apply
After you have provided all the necessary documentation, it should take 2–3 weeks for To apply, log in using your registered login and
UNSW to assess your application. There are many scholarships offered by organisations password. Double-check the requirements as
other than UNSW including the Australian government, some scholarships may have specific questions or
industry partners, and organisations in your require supporting documentation.
5 We will send you a letter of offer home country.
We will notify you of the outcome of your application via email. If your application is
successful, you will receive a full offer, or a conditional offer if more steps are required. If you Australian government scholarships 4 Submit
are receiving assistance with your application, your nominated agent will also receive a copy Australia Awards are international scholarships and Submit your application by the due date.
of the email. fellowships funded by the Australian government offering Don’t forget to check the website regularly for
the next generation of global leaders an opportunity application deadlines and updates
to undertake study, research, and professional
6 Accept your offer development. For more information, go to
If you receive a full offer, you will also receive an email with a link to your personalised offer www.australiaawards.gov.au
page. Your page will guide you through the process of accepting or deferring your offer.
Once you have accepted and paid your deposit, you will receive an electronic confirmation
of enrolment (eCoE).

7 Enrol online
You can then enrol in your degree and courses online at myUNSW my.unsw.edu.au.

Need help? Commencement Commencement

2019 Dates
If you have any questions regarding your application, go to intake: Term 1 intake: Term 3
enquiry.unsw.edu.au. Orientation dates 11 Feb – 15 Feb 2019 11 Sept – 13 Sept 2019
Teaching period 18 Feb – 1 May 2019 16 Sept – 25 Nov 2019
Please check our website regularly for any new
Other ways to apply scholarships that may become available.
Study period 2 May – 4 May 2019 26 Nov – 28 Nov 2019
You can also apply to UNSW at a conference or event where
For more information about UNSW Scholarships go
we are present, or through a UNSW agent located in your Exams 6 May – 18 May 2019 29 Nov – 14 Dec 2019
to: scholarships.unsw.edu.au
country. Find out more at international.unsw.edu.au/apply.

Application deadline
We encourage you to submit your completed application as
Admissions Office
early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for
your preferred term. Some high-demand programs, such UNSW Sydney
as Commerce and faculties with limited places such as NSW 2052 Australia
Medicine and Law, may have an earlier application deadline T: +61 2 9385 3656
or may have an earlier commencement date. For more W: enquiry.unsw.edu.au
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P O S T G R A D U AT E R E S E A R C H
- H O W T O A P P LY
You can apply for a research degree and a scholarship within
the same application.
1 Determine your eligibility and research area
Please read this information carefully prior to finding a supervisor or submitting your online application.
You need to match your area of interest to one of our faculties and satisfy minimum eligibility
requirements for your proposed postgraduate research program. Visit research.unsw.edu.au/how-
apply and see Step 1 for detailed information. You will also need to investigate whether your research
interest is a good fit for UNSW, so take some time to look at each faculty’s research programs: unsw.
edu.au/faculties.
In addition to the online application process, a number of schools and faculties have specific
admission requirements.
2 Find a supervisor and write a research description
Most schools require applicants to contact their potential supervisor and secure their agreement to
supervise you before you submit a formal application for admission. Your supervisor must be in the
school you are applying to. When you have a supervisor, you should write a one page description of your
proposed research. 
Arts and Social Sciences and Built Environment applicants need to submit an Expression of Interest form
(EOI) to the faculty, and will submit their successful EOI outcome as proof of contact. Law applicants
should contact the Faculty for guidance before submitting an application.
Visit research.unsw.edu.au/finding-supervisor
3 Prepare your supporting documents
You need to submit a number of supporting documents as part of the application process. They must be in
English or include a certified English translation. Scanned copies maybe accepted. All applicants must meet
the UNSW English Requirements Policy prior to application unsw.edu.au/english-requirements-policy.
Check with your faculty or school for specific requirements and also refer to Step 3 on our website.
research.unsw.edu.au/how-apply
4 Submit your application and apply for a scholarship
Submit your application and supporting documents at UNSW Apply Online applyonline.unsw.edu.au/login.
Click ‘Register now’ and follow the prompts to set up a password, and begin your application. Please submit
only one application. You can apply for UNSW scholarships within your research application.
5 Track your application
After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirmation receipt with your UNSW Student ID
and a list of any outstanding documents. You can log in to UNSW Apply Online to track the progress of your
research application or submit any outstanding documents. Applications for admission only take around
six to eight weeks to process. If you have applied for admission and a scholarship, both outcomes will be
released after the date outlined at research.unsw.edu.au/key-dates.
6 Accepting an offer
Successful applicants will be emailed an offer of admission with instructions about how to accept. If we need
more information, you might be sent a conditional offer with details of further documents we require.
7 Enrol
When you have accepted your offer, you then need to enrol. Enrolment into a research degree at UNSW
must be done in person, and you will receive an email with information about the enrolment procedure. Visit
research.unsw.edu.au/enrolment-instructions to read more about the enrolment process.
Key dates Graduate Research School
Please refer to research.unsw.edu.au/key-dates UNSW Sydney
Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
T: +61 2 9385 5500
W: research.unsw.edu.au
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RESEARCH SCHOL ARSHIPS
A wide range of scholarships is offered for
international students.
Our scholarships
UNSW offers a wide range of prestigious scholarships. The scholarships provide
benefits such as annual stipends, living allowances, and tuition fee cover, as
well as funding and supplements for travel.
Eligibility
Full scholarships are only available to applicants who hold a four-year Bachelor
degree with Honours class 1 from an Australian institution, or an equivalent
research qualification/experience. This qualification must be in a field relevant to
your area of research.
Apply
You can apply for a scholarship within your online research degree application. 
Available scholarships
The UNSW scholarships available to international students are:
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)
International Scholarship
Based on outstanding academic merit and research potential, these awards
provide successful applicants undertaking a PhD or Research Masters with a
tax-exempt living allowance in addition to covering tuition fees for 3.5 (for PhD)
or 2 (for Master’s) years. The RTP also provides some additional allowances.
University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)
Based on outstanding academic merit and research potential, these awards
provide successful applicants undertaking a PhD or Research Masters with a
tax-exempt living allowance in addition to covering tuition fees for 3.5 (for PhD)
or 2 (for Master’s) years. The UIPA also provides some additional allowances.
Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) plus a Research Stipend
Based on outstanding academic merit and research potential, these awards
provide successful applicants undertaking a PhD or Research Master’s with
a tax-exempt living allowance provided by the faculty, school or supervisor, in
addition to covering tuition fees for 3.5 (for PhD) or 2 (for Master’s) years.
UNSW and home country joint scholarships
Available to students from China, Pakistan, and Chile.
research.unsw.edu.au/unsw-home-country-joint-scholarships
UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship scheme
These are prestigious scholarships based on research merit, research potential,
global impact and social engagement, and potential for career development.
These awards provide successful applicants undertaking a PhD with a tax-
exempt living allowance and an annual development support package, in
addition to covering tuition fees for 4 years.
The Scientia PhD Scholarship scheme has different eligibility criteria and
application process to other UNSW scholarships. For more information on how
to apply for a Scientia Scholarship, please visit
2025.unsw.edu.au/apply/?interest=scholarships.
Visit research.unsw.edu.au/graduate-research-scholarships for more information.
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EN T RY ENGL I S H L A NGUAGE UN S W GL OBA L ENGL I S H

REQUIRE M EN T S EN T RY REQUIRE M EN T S L A NGUAGE COUR S E S

To gain entry to UNSW, you’ll Evidence of English language ability
If English isn’t your first language, you must provide
need to meet both the academic evidence that your English language ability meets our
entry requirements and the requirements. This means you need to submit results from
an acceptable English language test taken in the last two
English language requirements. years prior to starting study at UNSW.  covers academic English, general English, and
See our English language requirements policy:
unsw.edu.au/elp
Academic entry requirements
To find out the academic entry requirements for International English Language Testing System
your chosen degree, refer to the relevant entry in (IELTS) - Academic
this guide. Alternatively, the UNSW Admissions Overall minimum score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0
Office can help you find out the specific
in the sub-tests of listening, reading, speaking, and writing
academic entry requirements. is required. Some UNSW programs require a higher score,
for example, the Business School and Law. Please check
individual course requirements listed in this guide.
www.ielts.org
Contact UNSW Admissions
T: +61 2 9385 3656
W: enquiry.unsw.edu.au Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Overall 90 (minimum 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening,
and speaking). Paper-based test: overall minimum score
of 577 with a minimum score of 5.0 in the Test of Written
English. Some UNSW programs require a higher score.
www.ets.org/toefl
UNSW Global English language courses are designed to
enable you to improve your English proficiency to meet the
UNSW English language entry requirements and equip you
with the academic skills to start your UNSW Sydney degree.
The comprehensive range of English language courses
professional English.
All courses have been developed and are delivered by highly
qualified and experienced specialist English teachers.
Programs are popular, so we recommend you apply at least
three months before your intended degree start date.
For more information visit: languages.unsw.edu.au
University English Entry Course (UEEC)
This intensive English course may help you get into your
UNSW Sydney degree sooner. On successful completion of
UEEC, you will be accepted into the relevant UNSW Sydney
degree without having to retake an IELTS or similar exam.
Course material is based on UNSW Sydney resources and
is enhanced through online learning and teaching activities.
Most UNSW Sydney programs require a minimum overall
score of C+ with a minimum of C in the writing component.
Some UNSW Sydney programs require a higher grade.
languages.unsw.edu.au
Tertiary Orientation Program
If you already meet the English language entry requirements
for UNSW but need to gain confidence or improve your
English skills for an academic environment, you may want
to take this intensive five-week course before starting your
UNSW degree. It will also give you the chance to settle into
Sydney, familiarise yourself with the local accent and meet
fellow students. languages.unsw.edu.au
Application form
You can find an application form for UNSW Global on page
101 of this guide.
UNSW Global
223 Anzac Parade
Kensington Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
T: +61 2 9385 0555
E: admissions@unswglobal.unsw.edu.au
W: languages.unsw.edu.au
UNSW Global and UNSW Institute of Languages
CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 01020K

University English Entry Course (UEEC)

University English Entry Course (UEEC) has been
developed for students who have received conditional
offers from UNSW Sydney but do not meet its English entry
requirements. It is an outstanding preparation experience
for academic study. This course is offered by UNSW Global.
www.languages.unsw.edu.au/courses/academic-english/
the-university-english-entry-course

Other English qualifications

UNSW Sydney also accepts a number of academic
qualifications and other English tests as meeting the English Course Term Dates 2019 Dates 2020 Dates
English language requirements. For information about these Term 1 7 Jan – 8 Feb 6 Jan – 7 Feb
qualifications and the full English language requirement
policy visit: unsw.edu.au/elp Term 2 11 Feb – 15 Mar 10 Feb – 13 Mar
Term 3 18 Mar – 18 Apr 16 Mar – 17 Apr
Pearson Test of English Academic Term 4 23 Apr – 24 May 20 Apr – 22 May
An overall minimum score of 64, with a minimum of 54 in
Term 5 27 May – 28 Jun 25 May – 26 Jun
each sub-score. Some UNSW Sydney programs require a
higher score. Term 6 1 Jul – 2 Aug 29 Jun – 31 Jul
Term 7 5 Aug – 6 Sep 3 Aug – 4 Sept
Term 8 9 Sep – 11 Oct 7 Sep – 9 Oct
Term 9 14 Oct – 15 Nov 12 Oct – 13 Nov
Term 10 18 Nov – 20 Dec 16 Nov – 18 Dec

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TUITION FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES
Each degree is different and so are the costs. This guide
gives you an idea of what your fees could be.
Tuition fees for postgraduate coursework programs
Faculty  2018 (A$/UOC)  2019 (A$/UOC)*
Arts & Social Sciences
Business School
All coursework programs except MBA (8350)
MBA (8350)
Built Environment
All coursework programs except the Master of Architecture (8143)  $750
Master of Architecture (8143)
Art & Design
Engineering
Law
All coursework programs except Juris Doctor (9150)
Juris Doctor (9150)
Medicine
Public Health and Community Medicine
Women’s Health and Reproductive Medicine, Forensic Mental Health,
Pharmaceutical Medicine
Science
All coursework programs except Aviation and Optometry programs
(8738, 5678, 7448, 8073)
Aviation programs (8738, 5678, 7448)
Optometry program (8073)
UNSW Canberra
Nura Gili
* Indicative fee only.
Because each student’s study choices
are different, it’s impossible to provide a
definitive cost of studying at UNSW.
Here are a few things to consider when
calculating your expected fees.
Fees are course-based
Fees for international students are set
according to the course (subject) and
not the program. The fees reflect the
relative cost of delivering the course. For
example, a science course is likely to
cost more than an arts course. For that
reason, your total tuition fees will vary
depending on which courses you choose.  also calculate your own expected fees by
Fees vary each year
Fees for programs change from year
to year. The tuition fees above are for
students in 2018. The fees for 2019 are
indicative only; these fees may change
during the program. Actual fees for 2019
will be released in late 2018.
student.unsw.edu.au/fees
international.unsw.edu.au
Tuition fees for postgraduate research programs
Faculty  2018 (A$/UOC)  2019 (A$/UOC)*
Arts & Social Sciences $655 $695
Business School $715 $760
Built Environment $730 $775
Art & Design $705 $745
Engineering $920 $975
Law $840 $890
$695 $735
Medicine
Band 1: Master by Research and PhDs in Public Health $750 $795
$930 $985
Band 2: All other disciplines in Medicine $950 $1005
$875 $930
Science $875 $930
UNSW Canberra $710 $755
$795 * Indicative fee only.
$815 $865
$720 $765 Research program fees Living costs There are five registered providers
$905 $960
The tuition fees listed for research Living costs vary depending on each of OSHC
programs are for a standard full-time student’s requirements. We estimate a The five registered providers are
year of study, which is 48 UOC per year single international student will need a Medibank Private (UNSW’s preferred
$920 $975 or 18 UOC per term. minimum A$20,000 per year to cover overseas student health cover provider),
general living expenses. This doesn’t Allianz Global Assistance, BUPA
$975 $1035 Some research degrees combine
include the costs of large non-essential Australia, nib Health Funds Ltd and
coursework with research. In this case,
items like electrical equipment or a car. Australian Health Management.
your research tuition fee covers the
$910 $965 cost of these courses and you are not In addition, you will need at least
Medibank OSHC will pay benefits towards
required to pay an additional fee.  A$2,000 when you arrive in Sydney
your medical and hospital treatment,
$620 $655 to cover initial expenses such as
Graduate diplomas by research are medically necessary ambulance transport,
a rental bond payment (security
not classified as research degrees and and most prescription medicines. Be
deposit), electricity, gas, and telephone
$855 $905 fees are calculated using the value of aware that there may be some exclusions
connection fees, and basic furniture and
individual courses undertaken. for pre-existing conditions and you may
household items.
have to serve a waiting period to receive
$765 $810 For more information about the UNSW
For more information, visit: some services. 
$815 $865 fees policy, including refund of fees and
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/global/live-
overpayments, visit:student.unsw.edu. Some services are not covered by
$750 $795 in-australia/living-costs
au/fees-policy-international-students Medibank’s policies. These include
$690 $730 optical, physiotherapy, dental, and
Overseas student health cover
some pharmaceuticals. If you want to
Other study-related costs If you are in Australia on a student visa
be covered for these expenses, you will
Some programs and courses have costs you will need to pay for health insurance
Fees are charged based on the year Coursework program fees through the Overseas Student Health
need to take out additional insurance.
which are additional to the tuition fees,
of commencement A coursework Master’s program will
such as costs relating to laboratory kits, Cover (OSHC) scheme and maintain
require 48 units of credit (UOC) per
For example, if you start in Term 3 equipment, and field trips. Textbooks insurance for the duration of your visa.  US financial aid
(September) 2019, the fees for the first year, a Graduate Diploma will require 36 We are authorised by the US Department
are not considered compulsory but we
term will be calculated at 2019 rates. Your or 48 UOC per year, while a Graduate All international students must be of Education to administer Federal Direct
recommend budgeting around A$1,000
second term will be calculated at 2020 Certificate requires 18 UOC. Most covered by health insurance from the Loans for eligible US students studying at
per year for books.
rates. If you are required to complete a courses (subjects) are 6 UOC. date they arrive in Australia until the UNSW. If you are eligible for this support,
course again, you will be charged at the A typical postgraduate program will
An estimate of your total costs (tuition date they depart, regardless of when the UNSW Financial Aid Office will be
rate applicable to the year you re-take and other study-related costs) will be they start or complete their program. It is able to help you with your application.
include courses from within the faculty your responsibility to ensure your health
the course. shown on your Confirmation of Enrolment
offering the degree. However, if you do insurance policy matches your arrival For more, visit:international.unsw.edu.au/
Form (CoE) that will be issued on
Estimating your tuition fees choose courses from outside your faculty, and departure dates. for-us-students
acceptance of an offer of admission
Estimates for each program are outlined they will be charged at the rate set by
to UNSW.
that faculty. As an example, the course The only exception is for students from
in the faculties and postgraduate
Belgium, Norway, and Sweden who are
International student loans
programs section, on page 28. You can Environmental Impact Assessment will be
If you are from Canada, Sweden,
calculated using the Faculty of Arts and covered by CSN or Kammarkollegiet.
Norway, Denmark, or the UK and have
Social Sciences rate, which is A$695 per These students will need to provide
referring to the table above. applied for a student loan or a grant from
UOC in 2018. proof of official health insurance cover
your home country, we can help you
from their home government provider.
certify your enrolment at UNSW.
Please send the Certification Form to
financialaid@unsw.edu.au
For more information, visit:
international.unsw.edu.au/financial-aid
international.unsw.edu.au
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UNSW QUICKLINK S
Jane,
UNSW Faculties More about UNSW
Art & Design
artdesign.unsw.edu.au
UNSW Home page
unsw.edu.au
SEE WHY UNSW SYDNEY
Arts & Social Sciences
arts.unsw.edu.au
UNSW International
international.unsw.edu.au I S AU S T R A L I A’ S G LO BA L U N I V E R S I T Y
Built Environment Student Life@UNSW
be.unsw.edu.au unsw.edu.au/life
Business School UNSW Alumni

A PPLY NOW
business.unsw.edu.au alumni.unsw.edu.au
Engineering
engineering.unsw.edu.au
Law Student services
law.unsw.edu.au Accommodation
housing.unsw.edu.au
Medicine
med.unsw.edu.au Arc@UNSW Visit your personalised site
arc.unsw.edu.au
Science
science.unsw.edu.au Careers and Employment or make an enquiry
careers.unsw.edu.au
UNSW Canberra
unsw.adfa.edu.au Student Development International (SDI)
student.unsw.edu.au/international
University Library
Applying to UNSW library.unsw.edu.au
Apply Online UNSW Scholarships
apply.unsw.edu.au scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au
Student portal access point
my.unsw.edu.au
Online Handbook Government resources
handbook.unsw.edu.au Student visas
UNSW Institute of Languages www.homeaffairs.gov.au
languages.unsw.edu.au
CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 01020K
Australia Awards
www.australiaawards.gov.au
UNSW Foundation Studies
ufs.unsw.edu.au Australian diplomatic missions
www.dfat.gov.au/missions

Social media
www.facebook.com/unsw

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plus.google.com/+universityofnsw

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ID: UNSW_Australia

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university-of-new-south-wales

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SEE WHY UNSW SYDNEY
IS AUSTRALIA'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
Visit your personalised site
or make an enquiry
9. Please select a UNSW Diploma program (if applicable)
Diploma (select ONE) Degree you wish to pursue (select ONE)

£ Engineering £ Aerospace# £ Bioinformatics £ Chemical# £ Civil* £ Computer Engineering £ Electrical £ Environmental* £ Geospatial*
£ Industrial Chemistry # £ Manufacturing £ Mechanical £ Materials Science and Engineering £ Mechatronic £ Mining*
#
* Go to the website or Handbook £ Petroleum*# £ Photovoltaics# £ Renewable Energy # £ Telecommunications
and select your choices Option# and/ or Elective*:

£ Anatomy £ Biology £ Chemistry £ Food Science £ Genetics £ Marine Science £ Materials Science
£ Science £ Mathematics £ Microbiology £ Molecular & Cell Biology £ Pathology £ Pharmacology £ Physical Oceanography
£ Physics £ Physiology £ Statistics

Preferred intake: £ Next available Date £ Date: / / *Please refer to the Program Start Dates on the website at https://diploma.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/
NOTE: Students applying for a UNSW Diploma should submit an English test result. If your English test results do not meet the English Language requirements, we will give you a packaged
CON TAC T US
UNSW Diploma offer that includes University English Entry Course (UEEC), as well as Essential Academic English courses and Essential English courses (if required).
UNSW Future Students
10. Please select English Language Course (s) (if applicable)** East Wing, Red Centre
**Note: Foundation Studies and Diploma applicants do NOT complete this section. Students applying for University English Entry Course (UEEC) must submit their UNSW conditional offer UNSW Sydney
and an English test result. Depending on your English test result, we will issue you with an English offer that may also include Essential Academic English courses and Essential English Sydney NSW 2052
courses (if required). T: +61 2 9385 6996
E: futurestudents@unsw.edu.au
Academic English: £ University English Entry Course (UEEC) £ Tertiary Orientation Program (TOP) £ IELTS Test Preparation W: international.unsw.edu.au
Start date: / / *Please refer to the Program Start Dates on the website at https://www.languages.unsw.edu.au/

Other English: £ English for Law £ Career English £ Essential English

UNSW Canberra
Northcott Dr, Campbell ACT 2612
Start date: / / *Please refer to the Program Start Dates on the website at https://www.languages.unsw.edu.au/ T: +61 2 6268 6000
E: studyunswcanberra@adfa.edu.au
A L L A P P L I C A N T S M U S T C O M P L E T E Q U E S T I O N S 11 - 1 6
11. English Proficiency UNSW has an extensive international network of
Have you taken an IELTS, TOEFL or other recognised English Proficiency test?* staff and agents.
*Your test must have been taken within 12 months (or 24 months if applying for Diploma programs) before the official commencement date of your course

£ Yes. Please attach a certified copy of your English test results or in the case of IELTS, provide the IELTS TRF number. UNSW staff outside Australia
UNSW China Centre
£ No. A conditional Foundation Studies or Diploma offer will be issued until the English Language Requirements have been met.
1687 Changyang Rd, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
T: +86 25 8359 1551
12. Scholarship E: china@unsw.edu.au

Have you been granted a scholarship: £ Yes £ No Scholarship Name or Sponsor Name: Indonesia
Nur Syarbini
Jakarta Office
13. Airport Pick Up Menara Karya 28th Floor, Suite 16, JL. HR. Rasuna Said Blok X-5,
Do you want to be picked up by a UNSW Global approved driver when you arrive at Sydney airport? Our airport pickup fee is AUD150. £ Yes £ No Kav 1-2, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan Indonesia
T: (021) 5789 5856 (by appointment)
M: +62 811 980 964
14. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) E: n.syarbini@unsw.edu.au
UNSW Global can arrange visa-length health cover with Medibank, our preferred provider of OSHC. If you want UNSW Global to purchase OSHC on your behalf, your
personal information will be disclosed to Medibank, in accordance with our Privacy Policy for the purpose of arranging your OSHC. You must maintain OSHC for the Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore
proposed length of your student visa. It is a breach of your visa conditions to arrive in Australia before your OSHC commences Soon Choo Chua
T: +60 (3) 33192811
£ Yes, I want UNSW Global to purchase OSHC on my behalf £ No, I will make my own OSHC arrangements
E: soonchoo.chua@unsw.edu.au
YES: £ Single rate for myself £ Couple rate for myself and partner OR £ Family rate for myself and dependant(s)
The length of OSHC will be calculated and advised, depending on your proposed enrolment period.
Mekong
Linh Nguyen
If you have a current OSHC, please quote your OSHC policy number: Expiry date: / / T: +84 902 39 7576
E: linh.nguyen1@unsw.edu.au

15. Students with a disability/ health condition CRICOS Provider Code: 00098G | ABN: 57 195 873 179
North America
© UNSW Sydney May 2018
Do you have a learning difficulty or health condition that may impact on the way you study, attend class or sit assessment? £ Yes £ No Michael Ickowitz
Acknowledgements: Rose Nightingale, Chez Orchard,
M: +1-865-293-9038
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Telling us about a disability will not prejudice your application. The earlier you tell us, the better we are able to work with UNSW and others to assist you to make E: m.ickowitz@unsw.edu.au
adjustments to your teaching and assessment program. If you choose not to tell us, we may not be able to make adjustments in time and this could affect your ability Design and Layout: K
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If you disclose a disability to us, please indicate that you consent to our use of this information only for the purposes above by ticking this box T: +852 2869 0950
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programs and fees including staff allocated, as stated in the guide
16. Declaration India or any other University publication, announcement or advice of the
I certify that the information on the form is correct and complete in every detail, and I understand that inaccuracies or omissions may result in non-acceptance or T: +91 9953863747 University, are an expression of intent only and are not to be taken
cancellation of enrolment at any time. I have read and understood the Conditions of Enrolment and acknowledge that personal information provided is covered under as a firm offer or undertaking. The University reserves the right to
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the Privacy Policy. make alterations to any matter contained within this publication
without notice. Information in this Guide is accurate as of May 2018,
UK and Europe but may be amended without notice by the University. All costs and
Travis Edwards fees are provided in Australian Dollars (A$). Any agreement with the
Signature of Student (as it appears in your passport) Date (dd/mm/yyyy): / /
M: +44 (0)7848158264 University does not remove the right to take action under Australia’s
(Unsigned applications cannot be processed. Please sign your name on the signature box. A typed-in name cannot be accepted. E: travis.edwards@unsw.edu.au consumer protection laws.
Education Representatives cannot sign on behalf of the student.) If applicant is under 18 years of age the signature of a Parent or Legal Guardian is required. COMPLIANCE: The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
West Africa Act 2000 sets out the legal framework governing delivery of education
Walter Ngwu to overseas students studying in Australia on a student visa. UNSW in
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Date (dd/mm/yyyy): / / Email of Parent or Legal Guardian T: +234 (0) 817 136 7159 providing education services to overseas students complies with the
E: w.ngwu@unsw.edu.au ESOS Framework and the National Code of Practice for Registration
Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas
Correspondence: Office use only: Students 2007 (The National Code).
Lodge the completed form with a UNSW Global Representative in your country, Enrolment fee waived £ Yes £ No UNSW agents
or email to admissions@unswglobal.unsw.edu.au Find a local UNSW agent in your country. A description of the ESOS framework can be found at the following
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Alternatively you can post to:
Pages/regulatoryinformation.aspx
UNSW Global, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia Signature: Date: / /
T +61 2 9385 0555
UNSW Global Pty Limited CRICOS Provider Code: 01020K
UNSW Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs are delivered under UNSW CRICOS Provider Code: 00098G by UNSW Global Pty Ltd (ABN 62 086 418 582).