Information about University of New South Wales, Australia

1. Parents and students are advised to check the latest updated information on the official university websites:

2. Campuses & Locations

UNSW has 4 campuses:

Kensington campus – Main UNSW campus: 36MJ+3G Kensington, New South Wales, Australia. Approximately 13 minutes’ drive to Sydney CBD and 20 minutes’ drive to Sydney International Airport;
Paddington campus – Art & Design campus: Oxford Street & Greens Road, Paddington NSW 2021. Approximately 7 minutes’ drive to Sydney CBD and 19 minutes’ drive to Sydney International Airport;
Cliffbrock Campus: 45 Beach Street, Coogee NSW 2034. Approximately 6 minutes’ walk to Gordon Bay and 26 minutes’ drive to Sydney Airport;
UNSW Canberra Campus: ADFA, Northcott Drive, Canberra ACT 2600. Approximately 8 km to Canberra city centre and 10 minutes’ drive to Canberra International Airport.

3. Institution Type: Public University

4. Rankings & Accreditation:

Ranked #20 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2026);
Ranked #6 in Australia (Times Higher Education – THE 2025);
UNSW Rankings: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2025/06/unsw-sydney-maintains-top-20-spot-in-qs-world-university-rankings

5. Total Student Population: Over 62,509 students

6. International Students: Over 23,148 international students

7. Key Strengths:

Member of Group of Eight (Go8), Universitas 21, Global Alliance of Technological Universities, Association of Pacific Rim Universities, and the PLuS Alliance;
Ranked #19 among the world’s leading universities (QS World University Rankings 2025);
Ranked #29 worldwide for graduate employability;
Ranked #1 in Australia for startup founders;
Ranked #27 worldwide for graduate outcomes/successful employment applications (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020);
Strong and consistently high-ranked research performance;
Welcomes international students from 120+ countries;
5 subjects in the Top 20 worldwide: Mineral & Mining Engineering (#3), Civil & Structural Engineering (#13), Law (#14), Petroleum Engineering (#17), Accounting & Finance (#20);
Awarded QS Five Stars Plus, achieving the maximum rating across areas such as teaching and research;
UNSW’s AGSM MBA ranked in the Top 75 worldwide;
Ranked #1 in Australia and #24 worldwide for producing millionaire alumni (WealthInsight & Elite Traveler magazine).

8. Academic Programs

a. Levels of Study: See details here

English Programs
University Foundation
Diploma (4 programs):
- Diploma in Business
- Diploma in Computer Science
- Diploma in Engineering
- Diploma in Science
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral (PhD)

b. Faculties: www.unsw.edu.au/faculties

UNSW has 8 faculties:

Arts & Design
Built Environment
Engineering
Medicine & Health
Arts, Design & Social Sciences
Business
Law
Science

c. Fields of Study: See details here

A – C:

Architectural Studies
Actuarial Studies
Arts
Arts/ Education (Secondary)
Arts and Business
Advanced Science (Honours)
Advanced Science (Honours)/Engineering (Honours)
Advanced Science (Honours)/Science (Computer Science)
Aviation (Flying)
Aviation (Management)
Biotechnology (Hons)
Commerce
Commerce (International)
Commerce/Computer Science
City Planning (Hons)
Computational Design
Construction Management and Property
Commerce/Media (PR and Advertising)
Commerce / Education (Secondary)
Criminology and Criminal Justice

D – F

Design
Design / Education (Secondary)
Economics
Engineering (Honours) (Aerospace Engineering)
Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)
Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronic)
Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
Engineering (Honours) (Petroleum)
Engineering (Honours) (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)
Engineering (Honours) (Renewable Energy)
Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Product Engineering)
Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
Engineering (Honours) (Bioinformatics)
Engineering (Honours) (Computer)
Engineering (Honours) (Software)
Engineering (Honours)/Science (Computer Science)
Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications)
Engineering (Civil Engineering with Architecture) (Honours)
Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
Engineering (Honours) (Civil)/Surveying
Engineering (Honours) (Environmental)
Engineering (Honours)/Engineering Science
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
Engineering (Honours)
Engineering (Materials Science) (Honours)
Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering
Exercise Physiology
Environmental Management
Fine Arts (Studio Practice)
Fine Arts / Education (Secondary)
Fine Arts (Art Theory)
Food Science (Honours)

I – S:

Information Systems
International Studies
Interior Architecture (Hons)
Industrial Design (Hons)
International Public Health
Landscape Architecture (Hons)
Life Sciences
Medical Studies
Media (Communication and Journalism)
Media (Public Relations and Advertising)/Arts
Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Media (Screen and Sound Production)/Arts
Music
Media Arts
Media Arts (Honours) / Education (Secondary)
Medicinal Chemistry (Hons)
Music / Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Psychological Science
Psychology (Honours)
Science (Honours)
Science (International)
Science (Computer Science)
Science (Advanced Mathematics)(Honours)
Science / Education (Secondary)
Social Research and Policy
Social Work (Honours)

9. Entry Requirements: See detailed requirements here

English Programs: Placement based on entry level;
Foundation: GPA (Grade 11-12): 6.0-8.0 (depending on the program), IELTS 5.0-6.0 (depending on the program);
Diploma: GPA 8.0, IELTS 6.0 (Writing 6.0; no band below 5.5);
Bachelor’s: High school graduation with Grade 12 GPA above 8.5 (see the list of recognized Vietnamese high schools here), or Completion of the first year of university, or Completion of a Diploma program at a recognized institution; IELTS 6.5-7.0 (depending on the program);
Master’s: Bachelor’s degree, IELTS 6.5-7.0 (depending on the program);
Doctoral (PhD): Honours Bachelor’s degree, or completion of a UNSW Research Master’s program, IELTS 6.5-7.0 (depending on the discipline).

10. Intake Periods

English Programs: Monthly intakes;
Foundation: February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November;
Diploma: January, August;
Bachelor’s: February, June, September;
Postgraduate: February, June, July, September.

11. Application Documents

General Documents:

Highest academic qualification certificate;
Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
English language certificate (if available);
Passport (photo and signature pages – if available);
Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).

Additional Documents for Master’s:

Curriculum Vitae (CV);
Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.

Additional Documents for PhD / Research Master’s:

Research proposal;
Published academic papers (if any).

12. Tuition Fees

Details: www.student.unsw.edu.au/fees/international

English Programs: AUD 2,300 – 11,300
Foundation: AUD 39,500 – 50,400 per program
Diploma: AUD 40,710 – 45,030 per program
Bachelor’s & Postgraduate: AUD 880 – 1,140 per credit point, average 48 credit points per year

13. Scholarships

Details: www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/

International Student Award: 15% tuition fee scholarship for the full duration of study, applicable to Diploma / Bachelor’s / coursework Master’s programs commencing in 2024;
International Scientia Coursework Scholarship: AUD 20,000 per year (tuition fee), applicable to Bachelor’s or coursework Master’s programs (excluding Online Postgraduate programs and UNSW Canberra programs). Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership, extracurricular activities, and reasons for choosing UNSW;
Australia’s Global University Award: AUD 10,000 for 1 academic year, applicable to Bachelor’s or coursework Master’s programs (excluding Online Postgraduate programs and UNSW Canberra programs). Selection is based on academic performance; no separate scholarship application is required;
AUD 10,000 for 1 academic year: Applicable to UNSW College University Foundation programs.

14. Living Expenses: See details here

Shared house: AUD 476.50 per week
Private room: AUD 701.50 per week
On-campus accommodation (college): AUD 445 per week

15. Accommodation & Other Student Services: See details here

Students may choose:

Homestay
On-campus accommodation
Shared housing (for students aged 18+)
Living with relatives

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Date: Mar 26, 2026