#19 QS World Ranking#82 THE RankingAustraliaPublic
QS World Rank#19
Acceptance rate65%
Typical GPAATAR 90+ / GPA 3.5+
Tuition / year$41,000–50,000
Overview
About University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Sydney's engineering powerhouse; UNSW Business School competitive; AGSM (MBA) strong; Kensington campus near Sydney CBD; growing AI research (Scientia Institute)
International environmentVery international; ~40% intl UG; Sydney diversity
Teaching styleLecture + tutorial; engineering project-based; AGSM case-based MBA
Academics
Subjects and fit
Strongest subjects
Engineering
Business (UNSW Business School)
Law
Medicine
Computer Science
Art & Design
Best for
Engineering
business
law
computer science
medicine students in Sydney
Getting in
Admission requirements
GPA: ATAR 90+ / GPA 3.5+
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90+
No SAT/ACT
Difficulty: Competitive
Acceptance rate: ~65% overall; engineering/medicine more selective
Deadline: UG: Dec 20 (rolling) | AGSM: Feb/Jun | Graduate: rolling
On campus
Campus and location
On-campus housing available; near Sydney CBD; competitive
Money
Costs and scholarships
Tuition (USD)41,000–50,000 (intl UG AUD) ≈ $27,000–33,000 USD
Living cost (USD)20,000–26,000 USD
ScholarshipsUNSW International Scholarship; Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (up to A$40k)
Full-Time MBA Scholarships at University of New South Wales 2026 (Full Tuition)
Industry connectionsMacquarie Group, KPMG, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, NSW Health, Google Sydney
InternshipsEngineering co-op (8-month industry placement); AGSM industry projects; Founders 10X startup program
EmployabilityStrong for engineering, business; AGSM respectable; Sydney CBD proximity
The honest view
Why students choose University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
UNSW International Scholarship; Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (up to A$40k)
Employability: Strong for engineering, business; AGSM respectable; Sydney CBD proximity
Worth knowing
Trimester system is accelerated and intense; housing expensive; UNSW Kensington slightly isolated
GlowBal's insider note
VERIFIED: UNSW trimester system means students can complete degrees faster. INSIGHT: UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship offers ~A$40k/yr living stipend one of the most generous in Australia.
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