Study abroad and exchange at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Sydney
Expand your education, boost your work opportunities and experience a lifestyle that seamlessly combines sun, surf and study.
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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·? Sitting minutes from some of Australia's most famous beaches, and on the doorstep of Sydney's bustling metropolis, ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· is a hub of opportunities that will shape your future.Ìý
What sets us apart
Top 20 university
Ranked 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings, 2024.
Vibrant campus life
We have 300+ clubs & societies, you’ll find a group that’s right for you either online or on campus!
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
¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Study Abroad
University students can come to ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Sydney through our Study Abroad Program and pay fees to ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·. 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·, and credit can be transferred back to your home institution.
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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:Ìý¹ú²ú¾«Æ· WAM 65 or equivalentÌý
- USA:Ìý2.7 GPA (B-)
- Europe:ÌýC grade on ECTS system
- China:ÌýNon-211: 70% ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· WAM equivalent,
- 211:Ìý65% ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· WAM equivalent
English requirementsÌý
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· depending on your educational background and citizenship.
Gap year students
If you have completed high school or secondary level you are eligible to apply to ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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.
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You can study almost any course at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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.
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Tuition fees for Study Abroad students are paid directly to ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·.ÌýMost courses at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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).
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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.ÌýÌý¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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
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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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·. Sydney is a safe city, with public transport connecting the ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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
¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·, 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· through the Study Abroad program.
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Students currently enrolled at one of our partner universities can apply for the ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·â€™sÌýapproved criteria.Ìý
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¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· courses on offer can be viewed in the ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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
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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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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
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Most students at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· live off campus.Ìý Live by the beach or in the beautiful suburbs surrounding the ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· campus, such as Coogee, Clovelly, Maroubra and the iconic Bondi Beach.Ìý Sydney is a safe city, with public transport connecting the ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· premises for a duration between 3 – 24 months (subject to faculty availability and approval).
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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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·â€™sÌý
- Have made contact with a ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· academic staff member who is willing to supervise you at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·.
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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 ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· and ensure you are correctly enrolled.
Ready to apply?Ìý
You need to find a ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· 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:
- Contact ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· academics to find a suitable supervisor and negotiate start and finish dates for your practicum
- The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· academic must emailÌýpracticum@unsw.edu.auÌýwith your full name, email address, dates, host school and home university
- You will then be givenÌýaccess to an online application portal
- Fill out the application form and submit it via this portal
- If the application is approved, ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Study Abroad and Exchange will send the letter of acceptance to you and your supervisor
- You will need to organise health insurance (OSHC) if coming on a student visa and upload a copy of your policy to the application
- ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· will then send you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)Ìý
- You can then apply for your visa for Australia