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Study abroad and exchange at UNSW Sydney

Expand your education, boost your work opportunities and experience a lifestyle that seamlessly combines sun, surf and study.

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Live the study abroad dream in Sydney

Studying abroad is about more than just your degree – it’s about meeting new people, enjoying new cultures and challenging yourself to grow through new experiences. And where better to do that than UNSW? Sitting minutes from some of Australia's most famous beaches, and on the doorstep of Sydney's bustling metropolis, UNSW is a hub of opportunities that will shape your future.Ìý

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Flexible study

Our innovative calendar makes it easy for you to plan your studies to suit your academic needs and your timeframe.

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Choose the study abroad experience you're looking for
Study Abroad

University students can come to UNSW Sydney through our Study Abroad Program and pay fees to UNSW. An official transcript will be issued upon conclusion of your studies at UNSW.
Student Exchange

University students from partner universities can come to UNSW Sydney through our Student Exchange Program and pay tuition fees to their home university.
Research Practicum

The Study Abroad Research Practicum program is designed for students from both partner and non-partner institutions to undertake short-term research visits at UNSW.

UNSW Study Abroad

University students can come to UNSW Sydney through our Study Abroad Program and pay fees to UNSW. Students can apply directly to the program and no agreement is required.Ìý An official transcript will be issued to you upon conclusion of your studies at UNSW, and credit can be transferred back to your home institution.
  • Choose from one of the following options:Ìý
    Single TermÌý Tailored Terms Two TermsÌý ³Û±ð²¹°ù-±ô´Ç²Ô²µÌý
    Term 1 (12 Feb - 9 May)Ìý Tailored Term 1 (Summer Term + T1)

    Term 1 + Term 2

    Term 1 + Term 2 + Term 3Ìý

    Term 3 + Term 1 + Term 2Ìý
    Term 3 (9 Sep - 5 Dec) Tailored Term 3 (Winter Term + T3)Ìý

    Term 3 + Term 1

    		 Tailored Term 3 + Tailored Term 1
    Ìý Term 3 + Summer Term Ìý Ìý

    You can refer to the for more term dates.
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    Country entry requirements
    • General:ÌýUNSW WAM 65 or equivalentÌý
    • USA:Ìý2.7 GPA (B-)
    • Europe:ÌýC grade on ECTS system
    • China:ÌýNon-211: 70% UNSW WAM equivalent,
    • 211:Ìý65% UNSW WAM equivalent
    English requirementsÌý

    You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship.
    Find out more
    Gap year students

    If you have completed high school or secondary level you are eligible to apply to UNSW Study Abroad. Please note you must have received your high school results before you apply.Ìý Gap year students applications will be assessed similarly to any other high-school graduate.ÌýContact usÌýfor more information.

  • You can study almost any course at UNSW as long as you have the required background knowledge. ÌýYou may also be able to take Practice of Work to gain industry experience.ÌýÌýA complete list of courses can be viewed in the UNSW Handbook.

    We recommend you check ourÌýÌýto ensure that your chosen courses are available. Enrolment is subject to course availability and your academic background. It is important to be flexible with your choices as some fill up quickly or may not be offered in a particular term.

    You can also access the most up-to-date versions of UNSW Course Outlines via our brand-new search engine here. Each year, the final Handbook is published in (late-September/early-October) so the most up-to-date document may be from the current year or earlier.

  • Tuition fees for Study Abroad students are paid directly to UNSW.ÌýMost courses at UNSW are worth 6 units of credit (UOC). Students enrol in three (3) such courses in a Standard Term, four (4) in a Tailored Term or eight (8) across a Year-long program.

    It is important that students check with their home institution about their home university’s enrolment requirements before choosing a study plan to apply for.

    Study Level

    Fee per unit of credit (UOC)

    Fee per Standard Term*
    (18UOC)

    Fee per Tailored Term
    (24UOC)

    Fee per Year-long program

    (48UOC)

    UG/PG

    $605

    $10,890

    $14,520

    $29,040


    *Standard Terms at UNSW are Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3.

    Tuition fees are subject to change each calendar year. If your study plan bridges across multiple years, you may experience a variation in fees for courses studied in the second year.

    Some courses at UNSW may incur additional fees that are not included in Tuition – eg lab fees, field trips, personal safety equipment (eg safety glasses, boots, overalls etc, for compliance with Australian Work Health and Safety Act) or extra materials (eg drawing or painting materials for Art and Design courses).

  • If you study abroad in Australia, you are required by the Australian government to have OSHC medical insurance for the duration of your student visa (with the exception of Norwegian, Swedish and Belgium passport holders). Details of this insurance are provided to students on their acceptance.ÌýÌýUNSW will then send you a certificate of enrolment (CoE), the document required to apply for a study visa. ÌýYou should confirm your visa and book your travel to Sydney to arrive in time for orientation.ÌýÌý

  • You may wish to apply for one of the Student Accommodation Providers, on-campus housing options or choose to live off campus and enjoy the beautiful suburbs that surround UNSW. Sydney is a safe city, with public transport connecting the UNSW campuses, beaches, and city centre.

    Student Accommodation Providers

    Sydney has several accommodation providers catering specially to students. These providers are located around Sydney – generally around 20-50 minutes by public transport from the UNSW campus. These options offer high-quality rooms withÌýextra services and Facilities. Options includeÌýÌýandÌý.

    Off-campus Housing

    If you are looking to live off campus, we have lots ofÌýto help you make an informed decision.ÌýIf you choose to live off-campus, we recommend you arrive at least two weeks prior to orientation to have enough time to find the right place. Accommodation is a matter of personal choice and often depends on personal preferences and circumstances.Ìý

    On-campus Housing

    UNSW has several on-campus options, including Colleges and Apartments that range from full board, partially catered and self-catered along with options for male only, female only or mixed accommodation.Ìý More information on accommodation options, fees, advice, applications, and resources is availableÌý.Ìý Please note on-campus accommodation is limited.

Ready to apply?Ìý

Applications for the UNSW Study Abroad program are submitted through the Open Academies Endeavour application platform.ÌýTo start your application, click the button below to create your profileÌýand follow the prompts.

If your home university is a direct enrolment partner, please check with your advisor at home to see if there is an internal application you need to complete first.

What happens after I submit my application?Ìý

Once your application is submitted, you will need to complete the following steps ahead of your arrival in Sydney:

  • Receive your Letter of Offer from UNSW Study Abroad

  • Accept the terms and conditions of your offer and, if applicable, pay your deposit and/or fees

Got a question about study abroad?Ìý

Ask one of our friendly advisorsÌý
Email us atÌýStudyAbroad@unsw.edu.au

Student Exchange

University students from partner universities can come to UNSW Sydney through our Student Exchange Program and pay tuition fees to their home university. An official transcript will be issued to you upon conclusion of your studies at UNSW, and credit will be transferred back to your home institution.

Our makes it easy for you to plan your studies. We have three standard terms as well as a Summer (January) Tailored Term and a Winter (August) Tailored Term. So, you can choose between a Standard Term, a Tailored Term, or a year-long option.Ìý

Check if your university is one of our partners

If your home institution is not one of our exchange partners then you can still come to UNSW through the Study Abroad program.
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    Students currently enrolled at one of our partner universities can apply for the UNSW Exchange program and need to be nominated by the Exchange Office at their home university.ÌýÌý

    Entry requirements

    Equivalent to either a credit average or 3.0 GPAÌýÌý

    English requirementsÌý

    You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship.Ìý If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency at time of application.Ìý You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one of UNSW’sÌýapproved criteria.Ìý
    Find out more

  • UNSW offers a wide breadth of courses for students across six faculties:

    • Arts, Design & Architecture
    • Business
    • Engineering
    • Law & Justice
    • Science
    • Medicine & Health (students cannot enrol in clinical Medicine courses)

    A full listing of the UNSW courses on offer can be viewed in the UNSW Handbook.ÌýÌý

    While most Faculties will accept suitably qualified exchange students, in some areas restrictions do apply and you should refer to the for details.Ìý

    You can study almost any course at UNSW Sydney as long as you have the required background knowledge. Enrolment is subject to course availability along with delivery mode and it’s important to be flexible with your course choice.Ìý

    You can study across multiple faculties/schools and should choose the level appropriate to you.Ìý We recommend you also check ourÌýÌýto ensure that your chosen courses are available.Ìý

    Students are required to enrol in a full-time load and need to be available for the entire exam period. You can refer to theÌýÌýfor details.Ìý
  • Exchange has two application deadlines per year:Ìý
    Term Deadline
    Tailored Term 1 & Term 1 15 October of previous year
    Tailored Term 3 & Term 3Ìý 1 April of same year

  • You are required by the Australian government to have OSHC medical insurance for the duration of your student visa with the exception of Norwegian, Swedish and Belgium passport holders.ÌýDetails are provided to students on their acceptance.Ìý UNSW will then send you a certificate of enrolment (CoE), the document required to apply for a study visa. ÌýYou should confirm your visa and book your travel to Sydney to arrive in time for orientation.Ìý

  • Most students at UNSW live off campus.Ìý Live by the beach or in the beautiful suburbs surrounding the UNSW campus, such as Coogee, Clovelly, Maroubra and the iconic Bondi Beach.Ìý Sydney is a safe city, with public transport connecting the UNSW campuses, beaches, and city centre.

    Off-campus Housing

    If you are looking to live off campus, we have lots ofÌýto help you make an informed decision.ÌýIf you choose to live off-campus, we recommend you arrive at least two weeks prior to orientation to have enough time to find the right place. Accommodation is a matter of personal choice and often depends on personal preferences and circumstances.Ìý

    Student Accommodation Providers

    Sydney has several accommodation providers catering specially to students. These providers are located around Sydney – generally around 20-50 minutes by public transport from the UNSW campus. These options offer high-quality rooms withÌýextra services and facilities. Options include Iglu, Scpate, Switch and Unilodge.

    On-campus Housing

    A number of colleges are situated on the UNSW Kensington campus.Ìý Each college has its own application and enrolment process.Ìý You need to apply directly to each accommodation of interest separately. More information is availableÌýhere.Ìý Please note on-campus accommodation is very limited.

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Ready to apply?Ìý

Once nominated by your home university, you will receive an email with instructions on how to apply for Exchange at UNSW Sydney.Ìý As part of your application you will need to upload supporting documents including your transcript, copy of valid passport and proof of language ability (if applicable).ÌýYou should also check the name on your application is the same as your passport. You must submit your application by the deadline.

What happens after I submit my application?Ìý

Your application will be assessed after the application deadline and if successful you will receive your acceptance by email. You need to accept your offer and further information on enrolment, orientation and getting ready will be emailed to you in the lead up to the start of your exchange.Ìý

  • A compulsory orientation is held for all students before the start of term, which we hope is lots of fun
  • We recommend you arrive in Sydney a few days prior to the compulsory orientation to settle in and secure accommodation.

Got a question about student exchange?

Ask one of our friendly advisors
Email usÌýexchange@unsw.edu.au

Research Practicum

Undertake research at one of Australia’s leading research universities.

You will have access to an appropriate supervisor, services, libraries, campus amenities and liability insurance for UNSW premises for a duration between 3 – 24 months (subject to faculty availability and approval).

  • Application fee: AUD $330

    Tuition fee: AUD $1,000 per term (4 month period).Ìý
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    You must:

    • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
    • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) and provide evidence of English proficiency as per the UNSW’sÌý
    • Have made contact with a UNSW academic staff member who is willing to supervise you at UNSW.

  • On arrival you will be required to register your attendance at Study Abroad and Exchange Office within 5 days of your arrival.

    You will then be provided with information to start your study at UNSW and ensure you are correctly enrolled.

Ready to apply?Ìý

You need to find a UNSW academic staff member who will agree to supervise you before you can submit an application. You can search the Faculty websitesÌýor theÌý.Ìý

Research students are advised to apply at leastÌýsix monthsÌýin advance of their proposed start date.

The steps to apply are:

  1. Contact UNSW academics to find a suitable supervisor and negotiate start and finish dates for your practicum
  2. The UNSW academic must emailÌýpracticum@unsw.edu.auÌýwith your full name, email address, dates, host school and home university
  3. You will then be givenÌýaccess to an online application portal
  4. Fill out the application form and submit it via this portal
  5. If the application is approved, UNSW Study Abroad and Exchange will send the letter of acceptance to you and your supervisor
  6. You will need to organise health insurance (OSHC) if coming on a student visa and upload a copy of your policy to the application
  7. UNSW will then send you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)Ìý
  8. You can then apply for your visa for Australia

Got a question about research practicum?

Ask one of our friendly advisors
Email us practicum@unsw.edu.au