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University of New South Wales

Sydney, New South Wales · Public University · Est. 1949

QS World #19 #2 in Australia 66,000 students Admissions open
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unsw.edu.au
Type
Public University
Founded
1949
Students
66,000
International
24,000

UNSW at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    UNSW is ranked #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #2 of the ranked universities in Australia. Its research has been cited 20,718,995 times (h-index 1,065), according to OpenAlex.

  2. What you can study

    UNSW has 7 courses listed on Educads, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Business & Management (2), Agriculture & Environment (1), Education (1) and Law (1).

  3. What it costs

    Indicative tuition is AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr a year.

  4. Scholarships

    13 scholarships at UNSW are listed, 1 of them fully funded. The next closing date is 30 October 2026, for UNSW Australia International Scholarships : GPA, IELTS, Funding and Application Guide.

  5. Ranked near it in Australia

    Universities placed just above and below UNSW on Educads:

Questions about UNSW

Is UNSW a good university?

UNSW is ranked #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #2 of the ranked universities in Australia. Its research has been cited 20,718,995 times (h-index 1,065), according to OpenAlex.

How many courses does UNSW offer?

UNSW has 7 courses listed on Educads, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Business & Management (2), Agriculture & Environment (1), Education (1) and Law (1).

How much does it cost to study at UNSW?

Indicative tuition is AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr a year. Always confirm the current fee with the university.

Does UNSW offer scholarships?

13 scholarships at UNSW are listed, 1 of them fully funded. The next closing date is 30 October 2026, for UNSW Australia International Scholarships : GPA, IELTS, Funding and Application Guide.

Overview

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a public research university based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was established in 1949.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at UNSW

7 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

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QS World #19 #2 in Australia Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Science & Environment

University of New South Wales — The University of New South Wales offers study options within the Science & Environment study area. UNSW also describes pathways across undergraduate degrees and postgrad...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Agriculture & Environment

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr

Moderate tuition

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry..
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Australia.

Scholarships at UNSW

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Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.