The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is renowned for the quality of its graduates and its commitment to new and creative approaches to education and research. Located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, UNSW is a destination of choice for the best and brightest students from
Australia and around the world. The main UNSW campus is located on a 38 hectare site at Kensington. Other campuses are the College of Fine Arts, Australian Defence Force Academy, and sub-campuses at Randwick and Coogee, as well as research stations around NSW.
The University has strong ties with industry and business and consistently performs at the top nationally in Australian Research Council Industry Linkage Grants. UNSW expertise is regularly sought after by business and government for a wide range of consultancy and training services.
Education
Undergraduate
UNSW offers different types of undergraduate degrees which can be taken through bachelor degree, bachelor degree with honours, dual degree and combined degree program. To gain entry into UNSW, undergraduate applicants need to have a qualification considered to be equivalent to Year 12 (completion of High School). The university also considers a range of other academic qualifications, referred to as university pathways.
Because of UNSW's good reputation, competent graduates, campus entrepreneurship and innovation, research development focus, world-class facilities, global networks, vibrant campus life and campus accessibility, students choose to study at the university.
Postgraduate
Numerous postgraduate courses are available at UNSW. The university also offers flexible degree structures, different study options and several scholarship opportunities for postgraduate students. Postgraduate programs at UNSW are categorized into two, coursework and research. Students can choose from graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree qualification.
Postgraduate coursework study areas include arts and social sciences, built environment, arts and design, engineering, law, medicine and science. For research students, they may choose from a master of philosophy, masters by research or PhD. A step-by-step process is followed for research degree application. Research scholarships and grants are also given to students who are evaluated as eligible.
Tuition Fees
University of New South Wales tuition fees vary depending on student status and the course being undertaken. International students are generally required to pay the full fee for undergraduate study while both local and undergraduate students can be required to pay the full fee for postgraduate study.
The average annual undergraduate tuition fee for UNSW is AUD$35,070
The average annual postgraduate tuition fee for UNSW is AUD$34,550
Check with the University directly for the cost of study of the courses in which you have an interest.
University Life
University life at UNSW is exciting. With many student activities, programs, social and cultural events and clubs and societies to join in, student life is made even more fun. UNSW's sport and recreation and fitness and aquatic centres, allow students to play social and competitive sports. The student association also organizes great activities for students such as outings and travels which explores different attractions and cultures in Australia.
Campus life is easy because UNSW has many support programs that help students transition to university life. Such programs include accommodation services, health services, campus tours, orientation week, learning support, peer mentoring and career guidance. All these, including opportunities for students to study abroad are available at UNSW.