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The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Main Campus (Kensington), Sydney Australia
# 19QS World University Rankings
161Undergraduate programs
155Postgraduate programs
16420International students
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About The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse recognised by employers and organisations around the globe. Ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2024, UNSW is dedicated to shaping forward-thinking graduates who make a positive impact in the world. UNSW ensures students receive a truly hands-on and career-focused education to uncover their full potential. Students discover and grow their strengths through life-changing experiences and inspirational mentoring from world-renowned academics.
UNSW graduates are among the most employable in the world. Through UNSW's strong connections with industry worldwide, students gain key skills and experience and learn from internationally renowned academics and expert practitioners. UNSW graduates have the third highest rate of graduate full-time employment and the highest salaries among Australia’s most research-intensive Group of Eight (Go8) universities. UNSW has more students in the top 100 future leaders list than any other Australian university.
UNSW is ranked number one in Australia for research quality and impact and has been a pioneer of interdisciplinary research in fields, such as inequality and climate change. UNSW is at the forefront of key developments such as solar power and quantum computing, and the University’s internationally renowned academics were at the front line of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNSW has multiple campuses in Sydney, which has been voted one of the most liveable and safest cities in the world.
About The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse recognised by employers and organisations around the globe. Ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2024, UNSW is dedicated to shaping forward-thinking graduates who make a positive impact in the world. UNSW ensures students receive a truly hands-on and career-focused education to uncover their full potential. Students discover and grow their strengths through life-changing experiences and inspirational mentoring from world-renowned academics.
UNSW graduates are among the most employable in the world. Through UNSW's strong connections with industry worldwide, students gain key skills and experience and learn from internationally renowned academics and expert practitioners. UNSW graduates have the third highest rate of graduate full-time employment and the highest salaries among Australia’s most research-intensive Group of Eight (Go8) universities. UNSW has more students in the top 100 future leaders list than any other Australian university.
UNSW is ranked number one in Australia for research quality and impact and has been a pioneer of interdisciplinary research in fields, such as inequality and climate change. UNSW is at the forefront of key developments such as solar power and quantum computing, and the University’s internationally renowned academics were at the front line of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNSW has multiple campuses in Sydney, which has been voted one of the most liveable and safest cities in the world.
Available programs
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Master PG
MBA
An undergraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your passport to opportunities around the world. UNSW prepares you for career success with a rich blend of theory and practice. Award-winning teachers bring employers into state-of-the-art classrooms and our programs provide practical experiences with industry leaders.
Faculties
UNSW Sydney offers bachelor degrees (3-4 years) and dual and combined degrees (4-7 years) across nine faculties (see below) or checkout our Degree Finder to explore and compare what's on offer.
Career Success
Ranked 27th in the world for graduate employability (QS 2019), UNSW knows what it takes to create future leaders. Our alumni community is 300,000 strong with graduates working or having worked for some of the biggest companies in the world including Google, Penguin, Ernst& Young, PayPal, Rio Tinto, HSBC, NASA and Oxfam.
Our extensive range of Work Integrated Learning units enable you to gain first-hand industry experience as you gain credit towards your degree. We also provide direct access to leaders in specialised industry workshops, project work or work experience opportunities.
Got a start-up idea or dream of becoming an entrepreneur? We are the #1 University attended by Australian start up founders (Startup Muster2018) and offer Australia's most comprehensive on-campus entrepreneurship program.
Arts and Humanities (7)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours)
Bachelor of Art Theory (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts/Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Arts/Law
Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)
Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)/Law
Bachelor of Commerce/Design
Bachelor of Computer Science/Fine Arts
Bachelor of Construction Management and Property
Bachelor of Construction Management and Property (Honours)
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Design/Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Design/Media
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Law
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Media
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)
Bachelor of Media
Bachelor of Media/Arts
Bachelor of Media/Law
Bachelor of Media/Social Sciences
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Law
Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Business and Management (7)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce/Arts
Bachelor of Commerce/Aviation (Management)
Bachelor of Commerce/Economics
Bachelor of Commerce/Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Commerce/Fine Arts
Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions
Bachelor of Economics/Arts
Bachelor of Economics/Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Arts
Engineering and Technology (7)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Computer Science
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Computer Science
Bachelor of Aviation (Flying)
Bachelor of Aviation (Management)
Bachelor of Commerce/Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering with Architecture) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)/Surveying
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Engineering Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Systems
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)/Arts
Bachelor of Science/Science (Computer Science)
Life Sciences and Medicine (7)
Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology
Bachelor of Life Sciences
Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine/Arts
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)
Bachelor of Medicine/Doctor of Medicine / Arts
Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Law
Bachelor of Vision Science
Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry
Natural Sciences (7)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Science
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)
Bachelor of Advanced Mathematics (Honours)/Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Arts
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Arts
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Fine Arts
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Fine Arts
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Social Sciences
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Social Sciences
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
Bachelor of Commerce/Advanced Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Computer Science/Arts
Bachelor of Economics/Science
Bachelor of Economics/Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering)/Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering)/Engineering Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Materials Science & Engineering)/Master of Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Bachelor of Environmental Management/Arts
Bachelor of Environmental Management/Arts
Bachelor of Food Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Arts
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Commerce
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Science (Computer Science) (Blended)
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Science (Computer Science) (On Campus)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science (International)
Bachelor of Science and Business
Bachelor of Science/Arts
Bachelor of Science/Arts
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science/Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Science/Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science/Fine Arts
Others (7)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Science
Bachelor of Commerce/Arts
Bachelor of Commerce/Media (PR and Advertising)
Social Sciences and Management (7)
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Law
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Law
Bachelor of Arts/Law
Bachelor of City Planning (Honours)/Law
Bachelor of Commerce/Law
Bachelor of Commerce/Media
Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (Honours)
Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice/Law
Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions/Law
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics/Law
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Law
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Law
Bachelor of International Public Health
Bachelor of Media (Honours)
Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Media/Law
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)/Law
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Law
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Law
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)/Law
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)/Law
Bachelor of Science and Business/Law
Bachelor of Science/Law
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Social Sciences/Law
Bachelor of Social Sciences/Law
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Arts
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Criminology & Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Law
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Social Sciences
A postgraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your opportunity to tackle the world’s challenges alongside the brightest minds in the country. Close partnerships with government and industry mean our researchers benefit from knowledge sharing and better realise commercial breakthroughs.
Faculties
Postgraduate coursework (1-2 years) and research (2-4 years) programs, including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master’s Degrees, are offered across the eight faculties listed below or visit our website to investigate and compare what's on offer.
Research
UNSW is first in Australia for research quality, with more top ratings in broad fields of research than any other Australian university (2018 Excellence in Research in Australia report). From powering the future to providing clean drinking water and developing lifesaving HIV drugs and cancer therapies, our research innovations have helped to change the world and are helping pave the way to a better tomorrow.
Our researchers have world-class research facilities at their disposal such as the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre featuring custom-built laboratories for the study of biological, chemical and physical materials.
Postgraduate research candidates undertake research through supervision with some of Australia's best minds.
Arts and Humanities (7)
Graduate Certificate in City Planning
Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Design
Graduate Certificate in Property and Development
Graduate Certificate in Simulation and Immersive Technologies
Graduate Certificate in Translation and Interpreting
Graduate Certificate in Visualisation, Simulation, and Immersive Design
Graduate Diploma in City Planning
Graduate Diploma in Cultural Leadership
Graduate Diploma in Design
Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting
Master of Applied Linguistics
Master of Architecture
Master of Arts & Social Sciences (Combined)
Master of City Planning
Master of Construction Project Management
Master of Construction Project Management/Master of Property and Development
Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership
Master of Design
Master of Design / Master of Public Relations & Advertising
Master of Interpreting
Master of Property and Development
Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies
Master of Translation
Master of Translation and Interpreting
Master of Visualisation, Simulation, and Immersive Design
Business and Management (7)
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Graduate Certificate in Data Science and Decisions
Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science
Graduate Diploma in Data Science
Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Decisions
Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science
Master of Analytics
Master of Data Science
Master of Data Science and Decisions
Master of Science in Health Data Science
Engineering and Technology (7)
Graduate Certificate in Computing
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Engineering
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Flying
Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management
Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science
Graduate Diploma in Flying
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation
Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering
Master of Aviation Management
Master of Biomedical Engineering
Master of Cyber Security
Master of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering)
Master of Engineering Science
Master of Engineering Science/Master of Commerce
Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Technology/Master of Commerce
Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering
Master of Mining Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (7)
Graduate Certificate in Child Development
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health
Graduate Certificate in Global Health
Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management
Graduate Certificate in Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management
Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics
Graduate Certificate in Optometry
Graduate Certificate in Reproductive Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Women's Health Medicine
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Mental Health
Graduate Diploma in Global Health
Graduate Diploma in Health Leadership and Management
Graduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Medicine
Master of Clinical Optometry
Master of Forensic Mental Health
Master of Global Health
Master of Global Health (Extension)
Master of Global Health (Extension)/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Global Health/Master of Health Leadership and Management
Master of Global Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Global Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
Master of Global Health/Master of Public Health (Extension)
Master of Health Leadership and Management
Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)
Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)/Master of Global Health
Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Global Health (Extension)
Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Public Health (Extension)
Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
Master of Optometry
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Forensic)
Master of Public Health
Master of Reproductive Medicine
Master of Women's Health Medicine
Natural Sciences (7)
Graduate Certificate in Commercial Biotechnology
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
Graduate Certificate in Food Science
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics
Graduate Certificate in Physics for Science Teachers
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
Graduate Diploma in Food Science
Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics
Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography
Master of Environmental Management
Master of Financial Mathematics
Master of Food Science
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Marine Science and Management
Master of Materials Technology
Master of Mathematics
Master of Physical Oceanography
Master of Statistics
Science Graduate Diploma (Research)
Others (7)
Master of Finance
Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies
Social Sciences and Management (7)
Graduate Certificate in Education
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Graduate Certificate in Teaching
Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice
Graduate Diploma in Public Health
Juris Doctor
Master of Counselling Social Work
Master of Development Studies
Master of Education
Master of Educational Leadership
Master of Global Health/Master of Public Health
Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)/Master of Public Health
Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Public Health
Master of International Relations
Master of Journalism & Communication
Master of Laws
Master of Public Health (Extension)
Master of Public Health (Extension)/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Public Health/Master of Global Health (Extension)
Master of Public Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence
Master of Public Health/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)
Master of Public Policy and Governance
Master of Public Relations & Advertising
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Others (1)
AGSM Master of Business Administration
AGSM Master of Business Administration (Executive)
AGSM Master of Business Administration (Extension)
AGSM Master of Business Administration (Specialised)
AGSM Master of Management
University information
Undergraduate study
For undergraduate study at UNSW, there is more than one way to meet the academic entry requirements. These include high school studies, foundation studies, recognised prior study and a university transfer. Find more information on undergraduate requirements and through the degree pages of UNSW’s degree finder.
Postgraduate study
For postgraduate study at UNSW, students are generally required to have completed undergraduate studies at a higher education institution. Find more information on postgraduate requirements and through the degree pages of UNSW’s degree finder.
English language requirements
If a student’s qualifications were not undertaken and assessed in English, the student must provide evidence of English language ability which meets the minimum requirements for admission. The degree pages of UNSW’s degree finder include details for a program’s English language requirements.
Other qualifications
In addition to university English preparation courses and English tests, UNSW also accepts several academic qualifications for its English language requirements. All qualifications should have been taken by students no more than two years from their year of commencement of study (excluding students from Sweden, Denmark or Norway, who can produce results four years prior to commencement year of study at UNSW Sydney).
Bachelor
Master
Campus facilities
UNSW Sydney’s largest campus is based in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Kensington, just a 20-minute drive from Bondi Beach. The campus offers many cafes and restaurants, ATMs, a supermarket and pharmacy, medical services, a post office, libraries, sports fields, a fitness and aquatic centre and award-winning student accommodation.
Study areas
Students can choose to work in one of UNSW’s many indoor computer labs or outdoor study areas. Power outlets are available indoors and outdoors and students have access to free Wi-Fi across the campus, so they can connect to family and friends day and night.
UNSW Sydney offers a balanced and rewarding student experience both inside and outside the classroom and its three campuses support vibrant learning and social activities.
Paddington campus
The Paddington campus is home to UNSW’s School of Art & Design. It’s an exciting and stimulating precinct in a hip inner-city location. Designed around a central courtyard, the campus houses museum-standard galleries, state-of-the-art workshops, open studios, private workspaces, research and digital labs, student lounges and spaces for collaboration.
Canberra campus
UNSW Canberra is home to the Australian Defence Force Academy, where international students can undertake postgraduate studies. The campus includes a large library, computing facilities and labs, sports facilities and recreations spaces, a bookshop, cafe, hairdresser, dry-cleaner and florist.
Accommodation
UNSW Sydney students feel at home in a range of award-winning university accommodation on and off campus. Explore accommodation options by taking a 360 virtual tour.
Students who live on campus are within walking distance of their faculties and lecture theatres. They enjoy the company of a diverse student population and make lifelong friends. Living on campus enriches their student experience.
Student life
There are more than 300 student clubs at UNSW, ranging from academic and cultural interests to sports and hobbies. Students make lifelong friends, find companions from their home countries and meet new people from all over the world, including local Australian students.UNSW’s dedicated international student ambassadors help new international students settle in, to life and study in Sydney.
UNSW Sydney produces some of the most employable graduates in the world. Through the University’s strong connections with industry worldwide, students gain skills and learn from internationally renowned academics and expert practitioners. UNSW is ranked 25th in the world and 1st in Australia for employment outcomes.
Also, UNSW Sydney graduates have the highest rate of graduate full-time employment and the highest salaries of Sydney-based and Australia’s most research-intensive Group of Eight (Go8) universities. UNSW has more students in the top 100 future leaders list than any other Australian university.
UNSW graduates work with highly reputed companies and global organisations, such as NASA, Microsoft, Ernst & Young, Google, Unilever, HSBC, UNESCO, Rio Tinto and Oxfam.
Work integrated learning UNSW embeds work integrated learning into its programs, enabling students to work directly with industry and gain real-world experience. Work integrated learning is offered with partner organisations in Australia and around the world.
Post-study working in Australia On graduating, students are eligible to apply for the Post-Study Work steam of the Temporary Graduate Visa, which allows them to live and work in Australia for two to four years. From 1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years of Post-Study Work rights. UNSW is proud to provide the largest number of courses eligible for extended rights.
“Coming out of uni there was so many transferrable skills like being a good communicator, a team member, presenting well, these kinds of skills that you’ve built up over the years studying here [UNSW] are so easily transferrable into the workforce.” - Catherine Hu, UNSW Business School Alumna and Customer Solutions Manager for TikTok
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) is one of the top public universities in Sydney, Australia. It is ranked #19 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
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