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University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

#19 QS World Ranking#82 THE RankingAustraliaPublic
  • QS ranking#19
  • Acceptance rate≈65%
  • 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)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

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  • International Scientia Coursework Scholarship at University of New South Wales 2026 (Full Tuition)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân và Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

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  • International Student Award at University of New South Wales 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân và Thạc sĩ, công dân các quốc gia thuộc danh sách quy định (120 quốc gia, gồm Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, ...).

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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • 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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