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University of New South Wales - UNSW

About University of New South Wales - UNSW

The University of New South Wales (UNSW), which was founded in 1949, is an open research institution that was created with the aim of meeting the evolving technological demands. The New South Wales University of Technology was its original name. Notably, the University was granted statutory status by the New South Wales Parliament in Sydney in 1949. It was given money to erect structures on the campus after achieving this status. A year later, the sessions began with 46 pupils registered. Two colleges were founded by UNSW, one in Newcastle and the other in Wollongong.

The main site, which is in Kensington, Sydney, features two research centres. Children and adults with cancer and other related issues are studied by the UNSW Lowy Cancer Research Centre. Wainwright Analytical Centre, which focuses on researching chemical, biological, and physical materials, is the other research facility. The faculties of science, engineering, and medicine are located there. On top of that, the campus has theatres, music rooms, and exercise centres. Both the general public and students are welcome to use these.

The school provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degree programmes in a range of subject areas. Faculty of Law, Faculty of Art & Design, Faculty of Business School, Faculty of Art & Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, and Faculty of Science are just a few of the departments that offer the courses. The university's broad selection of courses enables students to select among the subjects based on their areas of interest. Additionally, the knowledgeable professors guarantee that students acquire the best practical knowledge possible in their specialties.

Bob Bellear, the first indigenous judge in Australia, Mark Bouris, the CEO of Yellow Brick Road, John M. Green, a publisher, writer, and director, Dr. Matthew Miles, the CEO of MS Research Australia, Mehdi Ghazazanfari, the Iranian minister of commerce, Usman Khwaja, a cricketer, Karl Kruszelnicki, a media presenter and scientist, Robert McClelland, the former attorney general of Australia, and Scott Morrison are just (Prime Minister of Australia).

University of New South Wales Rankings

  • #65 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
  • #43 World University Ranking - QS 2022
  • #70 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
  • #41 Global Universities. - US News & World Report 2022

Why University of New South Wales?

  • The QS World University Rankings 2017–18 place UNSW at number 45.
  • According to the Times Higher Education World Ranking 2016–17, it is rated 78th.
  • In a recent Times Higher Education global ranking of universities founded between 1945 and 1966, UNSW came in at number seven.
  • More UNSW graduates are hired by the top 30 firms on LinkedIn than graduates from any other Australian university.

University of New South Wales Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (1 Courses) 16 month AUD 63000
Engineering (5 Courses) 2 Year - 4 Year AUD 41280 - AUD 41760
Arts (1 Courses) 3 year AUD 39360
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) 2 year AUD 41280
Management (6 Courses) 1 Year - 3 Year AUD 40560 - AUD 44640

University of New South Wales Application Process

How to apply?

Application Portal: Online application 
Application Fee: 125 AUD

Basic Admission Requirements

For applying at University of New South Wales, following documents are a must:

  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Art and design portfolio (if applicable)
  • Financial Funding Proof
  • English Proficiency Proof
  • Research description (for research application)
  • Certificate of degree completion
  • Document of grading system at previous university
  • Copy of passport
  • GMAT Score (if applicable)

The following table shows the required score for each exam:

Test Test Scores
ACT 22-29
SAT 1090-1840
GMAT 550
TOEFL (iBT) 79-90
TOEFL (PBT) 500-577
IELTS 6.0-6.5 overall
PTE 50-58
UEEC C+ Grade, overall completion
CAE 169-176
CPE 180

University of New South Wales Highlights

University Type Public Research University
Main Campus Sydney New South Wales, Australia
Number of students enrolled each year (approximate) 64000
Percentage of International Students 44%
Number of students per staff 41.0
Student ratio of females to males 47:53
Number of FTE students 46,234

Cost of Living at UNSW

The typical cost of living in Sydney can range from 23,000 to 25,000 AUD. This cost's breakdown is as follows:

Area of expenditure Rate/week (AUD)
Rent 200-300
Food 80-200
Internet and Phone 20-55
Gas and Electricity 35-140
Transportation 40

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia 1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal

University of New South Wales - UNSW Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 43,800

Postgraduate

$ 40,700

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 21,900

Campus accommodation

$ 22,600

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.