Articulation Pathways
Study at UNSW Sydney with credit you earned from a partner institution
Accelerating your academic journey at a global top 20 university via an articulation pathway.
Considering a degree at UNSW Sydney? If you have already started at another university, articulation pathway might be the right option for you.Ìý
Articulation is an agreed arrangement between UNSW and a partner institution that allows students studying approved programs at our partner institutions to transfer some of their credits on the basis of their achievements at the partner institution and continue their studies at UNSW via a defined pathway.Ìý Articulation is available only to international students who are not Australian citizens or who do not have Australian Permanent Residency status.
With articulation, you may potentially shorten your program length at UNSW.
International application pause for 2025 intakes
Applications for international students to study at UNSW in 2025 are currently paused. Please submit your expression of interest to join our application waitlist so we can contact you.
Frequently asked questions
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Articulation allows students who have completed studies at a partner institution to progress to an approved program at UNSW with credit.Ìý
UNSW has established articulation agreements with some partner institutions. The agreements provide clear guidelines and rules for credit transfer.Ìý
If you have completed studies at one of our articulation partner institutions in an approved program within the specified period as outlined in the articulation agreements, you may be able to transfer some of your credit to UNSW, given that you meet entry requirements and conditions of the arrangement. This means you might not have to take some courses and your program length at UNSW could be shortened.Ìý
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Visit ourÌý to find out if you have attended an approved program with one of our Articulation Partners. You can search by region, provider, or qualification for existing articulation agreements*.
Click on each articulation arrangement to view the pathway details and credit arrangement. The register outlines the maximum credits you can transfer to UNSW, as well as the English and additional requirements you need to meet to enter the UNSW program.Ìý
If there is no existing articulation agreement between your institution and UNSW, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
*While every effort is made to keep this information up to date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time at its discretion.
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Credit transfer is also known as 'advanced standing' or recognition for prior learning (RPL).
You can apply to have previous study from another institution or another UNSW degree program recognised, and the credit transferred to your current degree program at UNSW.
Credit transfer is available to both domestic students and international students. UNSW has specific rules for transferring credit from other institutions, which you can learn more about on the ±è²¹²µ±ð.Ìý
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If you are undertaking studies in an approved program with one of our articulation partner institutions, you can apply for credit transfer as part of the admission application via . You will be asked if you want to apply for credit transfer/RPL and to provide details of your prior studies.
If you do not request credit transfer/RPL in your initial application, you can submit a credit transfer request and any questions about credit transfer to UNSW before accepting your UNSW offer via .
Please note that applications to study at UNSW in 2025 are currently paused. Any new applications will be moved to ourÌýApplication Waitlist.ÌýCurrent UNSW undergraduate students applying for UNSW postgraduate programs and sponsored students will beÌýexemptÌýfrom this application pause and canÌýsubmit an expression of interestÌýto receive further information on how to apply. The UNSW Full-Time MBA (8351), the UNSW Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine (3805), UNSW Online Programs,ÌýUNSW HDR Programs,ÌýUNSW Canberra Programs, and sponsored studentsÌýwill also beÌýexcludedÌýfrom the application pause, with applications to be submitted viaÌýÌýas usual.
Need some help?
If you have any inquiries about articulation, please contact our friendly team viaÌýinternationalarticulations@unsw.edu.au.