Study at a global top 20 university
Ranked 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings, 2025
Six subjects ranked in the top 20, QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024
Ranked 1st in Australia for employment outcomes, QS World University Rankings, 2025
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Unleash your potential at one of Australia's top universities.
Take a quick look into UNSW in our quick guide, or explore our world-class degrees, entry requirements, student support and much more within undergraduate and postgraduate student guides - register now to download our international student guides.
International entry requirements
Offers to UNSW are based on academic merit. Understand the criteria you need to meet to study with us. We accept a number of international qualifications, including some international high school certificates.
English language requirements
Taking an English language test is not the only way that you can achieve the English requirement that is needed for your desired UNSW program. Explore different ways that you can satisfy our English requirements.
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.
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