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Frequently Asked Questions

Want to find out more about 国民彩票 Sydney? Discover what programs we offer, learn more about entry requirements and read about what financial assistance options are available in the FAQs below.
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  • At 国民彩票, we don鈥檛 have prerequisite courses that you need to have studied at school. Instead, we have assumed knowledge.听听

    This means that your academics will teach you assuming that you have studied certain subjects (or equivalent). Receiving an offer to study at 国民彩票 is not dependent on you having studied that subject, we will only look at your Selection Rank (your raw ATAR plus any Adjustment Factors you may be eligible for).听

    Bridging courses are a great way to bring you up to speed before you start your degree. At 国民彩票 we offer bridging courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The Undergraduate Guide lists assumed knowledge for each degree.听

  • There are three adjustment factor schemes at 国民彩票 available for domestic high school leavers:

    • 罢丑别听HSC Plus听scheme rewards up to five points for strong performance in relevant subjects to the degree/s you are applying for. No separate application is required, and you can use our online.
    • 罢丑别听Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders Program听recognises achievements outside of the classroom and you may be eligible for up to five points. You'll need to submit an application to 国民彩票 providing supporting documentation. Applications are now closed and open in August each year.听
    • 罢丑别听Educational Access Scheme (EAS)听is designed to level the playing field and help students who have experienced educational disadvantage receive an offer. EAS applications are submitted via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).听Application deadlines will vary per offer round, you'll need to refer to UAC鈥檚 for more information.

    Adjustment factors听can add points to your ATAR to increase your selection rank, and across all three of these schemes,听a cumulative maximum of 10 points can be used toward 2026 admission.听Not听every degree is eligible under each scheme,听hence听it鈥檚 important to note which ones you might be eligible for and which ones require additional applications.听听

  • In one easy application through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Add your preferred degree as your highest eligible preference to be considered for an offer in the relevant offer round. You鈥檒l be able to add five course preferences from multiple universities. The order that you preference your courses will influence which degree offer you could get per offer round. Read our guide to UAC preferences for more information.

  • Domestic undergraduate students may be eligible to receive an early conditional offer to study at 国民彩票 via two different pathways, the Gateway Admission Pathway and the Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme.听

    The Gateway Admission Pathway听is designed for domestic students who attend a Gateway Partner School, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes of SEIFA* and/or are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Your application will be assessed on the basis of your Year 11 results (available to 国民彩票 directly through UAC) and your personal statement. If your application is successful, you will receive either an early full offer or an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement. To check your eligibility, and see more information regarding the pathway, offers and key dates,听visit听Gateway Admission Pathway. 罢丑别听Gateway Program听includes resources to help you map your skills and interests to a 国民彩票 degree, prepare for the HSC and support you in your Gateway Admission Pathway application.听

    The 国民彩票 Portfolio Entry听Early Conditional Offer Scheme听provides early conditional offers, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your passion and talent alongside your ATAR. This scheme is available for select programs from 国民彩票 Arts, Design & Architecture and 国民彩票 Engineering. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their work relevant to the program they are applying for, as well as statements outlining their interest in the particular discipline. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement up to 10 ATAR points below the lowest selection rank for a specific degree or range of related degrees. For key dates and more information, visit the 国民彩票 Portfolio Entry website.

  • allow you to focus on two areas of expertise, giving you more knowledge, skills, and career options. And despite the name, it doesn鈥檛 mean double the time or workload. Because you鈥檒l only complete the core courses from each degree, you鈥檒l graduate sooner. For example, the Bachelor of Commerce is 3 years, and the Bachelor of Arts is 3 years. If studied听in combination, the overall duration is 4 years,听and you鈥檒l听graduate with two certificates to recognise the two qualifications you鈥檝e earned.

    A double degree allows students to find their niche, having the option to choose from complementary or contrasting degrees to give you sought-after knowledge and skills. They will also give you an edge in the job market over other graduates as you will be able to bring unique skillsets and approach problems in new ways.

    Please note not all degrees are compatible, and double degrees vary in length from 4 鈥 6.7 years. For a full list of compatible degrees and duration, please听explore听the听国民彩票听Degree Finder.

  • A major听is an area that you choose to study in-depth听during your degree听to become your听area of听specialisation.听For听example,听if you choose to study the Bachelor of Science, you may decide to complete a major in听genetics听and hence you would graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Genetics).听You will complete a sequence of courses听to听meet the requirements for your major and be听recognised听as having that听specialised听knowledge.听听

    A minor is a shorter sequence of courses听and will give you some level of听specialisation听in a given area, however not at the level of a major.听Many degrees, though not all, will require you to select at least one major, and many generalist degrees will also offer you the opportunity to complete a minor.听For information regarding the approved听majors for our programs, explore our degree finder.

  • The service has made 国民彩票 more accessible than ever. If you are coming from Central听Station or the CBD you can catch either the L2 Randwick service to the 国民彩票 High St stop, opposite our Gate 9 entrance, or the L3 Kingsford service to the 国民彩票 Anzac听Parade stop, located at the听Lower听Campus entrance.听

    There are also听several听bus services that you can catch to campus. If you need to听travel听between the Kensington and Paddington campuses, you can catch听 during term.

    滨蹿听听isn鈥檛 your thing, there are a number of听听options on and around campus.

  • We're ranked #1 in Australia for employent outcomes (QS World University Rankings, 2025). At 国民彩票, your degree will set you up with the skills and knowledge to become one of Australia's most employable graduates.

    国民彩票's Employability team offers a range of programs and workshop opportunities to support your employability. From our Career Discovery Mentoring Program to the Career Explorer Program, and more, you'll be set up for success.听

    Additionally, will link you with potential employers and help you develop the skills you need for your career beyond the classroom. They offer job opportunities, application resources, career planning and networking events to expand your future career path. The 国民彩票听Careers and听Employment service is available for up to 18 months following your graduation.

  • 国民彩票 offers a听range of听apartments and colleges. For a complete guide, please visit听听where you can听find out the听locations, costs, amenities, support services and听information on听how to apply.听Feel free to听contact the 国民彩票 Student Accommodation team at听accommodation@unsw.edu.au听or on +61 2 9385 4346听to have a chat about your options.

    If you want to get an idea of the day-to-day costs of living in Sydney, please see this听handy听.

  • There are a听number of听different scholarships available to high school leavers including merit, sporting, rural and equity scholarships.听Check your eligibility at .

    Equity Scholarships are awarded to students from low socio-economic backgrounds and require a separate application via the . Application deadlines are dependent on offer rounds. Visit for up-to-date information.

  • A notable scholarship offered by 国民彩票 is the听Co-op Program听- a听specific career development scholarship program available in select degrees, that enables听students to form life changing connections and experience up to 18 months of diverse placements with industry sponsors. Students who secure a place in the Co-op Program are awarded a tax-free scholarship of $19,600 per year, guaranteed for four years.听国民彩票 Co-op applications open 1 May and close 30 September.听Please note: only domestic applicants are eligible to apply.

  • 国民彩票 offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities for students of all walks of life. These include joining clubs and societies, sporting teams or volunteering programs run by听国民彩票鈥檚 student听organisation,听Arc.听听

    Clubs and societies are an听excellent听way to get social, get active and make the听most听of听your听time at uni.听听

    There are over 350 clubs and societies built around areas such as culture, sport, hobbies and degrees.听So,听you鈥檙e spoilt for choice!听For a full list of clubs and to check out more about Arc, visit听.听If you think there鈥檚 something missing,听you can even start your own club!听

    国民彩票 also has听a fantastic听sporting community听spanning all levels, from social competitions all the way up to Olympic level.听We听offer an abundance of charity and philanthropic opportunities you can be a part of throughout your degree. To find out more about the social side of university, visit .

  • Course fees for 国民彩票 programs are listed on the relevant degree finder pages under the 鈥渇ees and scholarships鈥 section. As a domestic undergraduate student, you will be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, meaning the government will pay a portion of your course fees. You can choose to pay the outstanding amount (known as the 鈥渟tudent contribution amount鈥) upfront as you study, or through HECS-HELP, an Australian Government Scheme that allows you to defer payment of your course fees until you are earning above a certain threshold. For more information about HECS-HELP, please visit .

    As well as your course fees, it is important to consider other costs relevant to studying at university. Many students purchase things to assist their studies including laptop computers, stationery, and textbooks.

  • You'll incur a processing fee when applying via UAC. Applicants who pay for and submit their application before the Early Bird Preferencing deadline in September will avoid a higher processing charge. for key dates and the Early Bird and Standard processing fees.

  • Your pathway to 国民彩票 is unique. There are several admission pathways that you can explore if you didn't receive an offer to an undergraduate degree at 国民彩票. These include high school qualifications, recognised prior study, university transfer and more. See our Accepted Qualifications page for more details.听

    We also offer programs such as our to support your journey to 国民彩票 by helping you build the skills and confidence to succeed in an undergraduate degree.听

  • There are two ways of applying for a postgraduate degree at 国民彩票. While for the majority of programs you can apply through our鈥, some programs require an application through鈥.

    Application for programs within the School of Population Health,鈥Juris Doctor鈥痑nd the Master of Teaching (Primary) or (Secondary) are made through鈥痶he .鈥

    See the UAC website for key dates and the UAC postgraduate course description for the final closing date.

    For鈥痑ll our other programs through our鈥, the for programs鈥痜or Term 2 2025 is 8 May 2025.

    Applications submitted after this date are still accepted, subject to available places. To learn more about how to apply for Postgraduate study at 国民彩票 check out our鈥article on submitting your application.

  • 国民彩票 offers an array of Postgraduate programs available 鈥 so you can choose a course that is right for you and your career.鈥

    • Graduate Certificate
    • Graduate Diploma鈥
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    Our Postgraduate courses are flexible, and students can choose how many credits they take per term, which would vary the completion time of the course. If you decide to study a Graduate Certificate, you can articulate to a higher-level qualification upwards from: Graduate Certificate > Graduate Diploma > Master's depending on the course.鈥

  • To learn more about 国民彩票's postgraduate entry requirements check out our handy guide which includes GPA entry requirements.听

    The entry requirements will largely depend on your chosen program. Not sure what program to study? Visit our Degree Finder and find the program that鈥檚 right for you.

  • Yes, at 国民彩票 we understand that most postgraduate students are juggling work as well as other commitments whilst studying. Flexible study options such as online learning, evening classes and intensive courses can help you fit study into your life as you reap the benefits of gaining an extra qualification.鈥

    尝别补谤苍鈥how you can balance work, family & study鈥痺hilst studying for a postgraduate qualification at 国民彩票.

  • The time of our Postgraduate program classes varies from program to program; however most programs offer classes in the late afternoon or evening. Get in touch with our team to learn more about the class schedules for our degrees.

  • Yes, as a Postgraduate student you can study part time if your program allows. You are required to enrol in a minimum of one course per term to be considered a part-time student.

    To find a course that鈥檚 right for you, visit our postgraduate study page.听For more tips, check out our article on how to succeed in your postgraduate studies.

  • You can apply to have previous study from another institution or another 国民彩票 degree program鈥痳ecognised, and the credit will be transferred to your current degree program at 国民彩票. Credit transfer is also known as 'advanced standing' or鈥疪ecognition of鈥疨rior鈥疞earning (RPL).鈥

    As part of the 国民彩票 Recognition of Prior Learning policy, students may be offered credits for courses amounting to a maximum of 50% of their degree requirements. However, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Credit can only be awarded for courses completed no more than 10 years prior.

  • Applications directly to 国民彩票

    Applications submitted by Apply Online are prioritised by term. Once you have provided all the necessary documentation, it might take鈥6-8 weeks鈥痜or 国民彩票 to assess your application depending on the term you are applying for.

    Applications via UAC鈥

    Postgraduate UAC offers for 2025 are released on a rolling basis. The assessment of preferences for Fee-paying places can take up to three weeks to process. The assessment of preferences for CSP can take longer as this is assigned on an academic merit basis and the places are limited in each program.鈥

  • Whilst most postgraduate places at 国民彩票 are Domestic Fee Paying,鈥痵ome programs do have an allocation of鈥疌ommonwealth supported funding and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). CSPs鈥痑re usually limited, and applicants are not鈥痝uaranteed鈥痑鈥疌SP鈥痠f鈥痶hey鈥痑re granted an offer of admission. CSPs can take longer as this is assigned on an academic merit basis.鈥

    If you鈥檙e applying for a program through the Apply Online portal, you will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). If applying through UAC you will need to specifically apply for a CSP when doing your preferences.鈥

    Find out if your program of interest offers CSPs on鈥Degree Finder鈥痑nd by searching via the 鈥楩ees and Scholarships鈥 tab.鈥

    Programs not listed here have no Commonwealth supported funding and are Domestic Fee-Paying only. If you are a Domestic鈥疐ee-Paying鈥痵tudent,鈥痽ou may be eligible for FEE-HELP, but you鈥檙e not eligible for the鈥痵ubsidised鈥痶uition under Commonwealth support.鈥

  • Applicants who have been successful in obtaining a Commonwealth Supported Place will have this reflected on their 国民彩票 offer letter.鈥

    If you have received a full fee-paying offer, you may still be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place in another round closer to the start of term. To ensure you do not miss out, we encourage you to accept your existing offer, which will be updated and re-issued if you are deemed eligible for a CSP near the commencement of term.

  • If you have accepted a full fee-paying position at 国民彩票 Sydney and are offered a Commonwealth Supported Place later, the subsidised offer will supersede your fee-paying position, once accepted.

  • We have various scholarships available for postgraduate students at 国民彩票. Find out more on our鈥scholarships page.

  • You can defer your fees when you enrol at 国民彩票, if you are eligible to receive HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP; a loan that uses the combined HELP loan limit to pay all or part of your tuition fees.鈥

    Most of the postgraduate places at 国民彩票 are full fee- paying. However, certain programs have an allocation of Commonwealth support funding. These places are limited in each program. Check out our list of CSP programs鈥痯er faculty.听Please note an offer of admission does not guarantee a Commonwealth Supported Place.

    For more information read our useful article on鈥how to finance your master's degree.

  • 国民彩票's postgraduate degrees are designed by academic and industry leaders to meet evolving industry requirements and create future-ready graduates. Whether you are looking to upskill or switch careers, a postgraduate qualification will enable you to remain competitive in the ever-changing workforce.鈥

    You'll join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2025), ranked #1 in Australia for employment outcomes (QS World University Rankings, 2025). Our graduates earn the highest median salaries among graduates from the Group of Eight universities (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, medium-term - three years after graduating, 2023).听

    础鈥postgraduate degree鈥痑t 国民彩票 enables you to meet like-minded peers, grow your professional network, and take on the future with greater confidence.鈥

  • 国民彩票鈥檚 postgraduate offering includes face to face, online and hybrid degrees. Find out more about the delivery mode of your program via Degree Finder.

    We are now welcoming students back to campus for classes. While there is every intention to return to as much in-person teaching and learning as possible, online options will continue to be provided where required.鈥

    Any arrangements will also be subject to public health orders. You can find the latest information about our safe return to campus plan鈥痑t the鈥.

  • 国民彩票 has a team of passionate Future Student Advisers who are available to answer any questions you may have. Connect with an Adviser via phone, live chat or email.

  • Every 国民彩票 student or recent graduate has the opportunity to meet individually with a 国民彩票 Career Coach to plan their career journey and enhance their employability. Through 国民彩票鈥檚 Employability team, you can attend industry-delivered workshops, share your LinkedIn profiles with professionals, access job opportunities from attending employers, and network with employers.

  • View 国民彩票鈥檚 requirements.

    国民彩票 students have access to a variety of鈥, including academic support. Students concerned about passing courses are encouraged to seek support and guidance early.鈥

  • It is free to apply via听听for domestic postgraduate students.听Please note that applications for the Juris Doctor - 9150, Master of Teaching (Secondary) - 8926, Master of Teaching (Primary) 鈥 8925, and all programs offered by the School of Population Health are made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). You'll incur a processing fee if you are a听domestic postgraduate student听and are听applying via UAC. for key dates and the Early Bird and Standard processing fees.听

  • Looking to study at 国民彩票 in 2025? View our latest updates on international student admissions and FAQs on this听page.

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    • Offers to 国民彩票 are based on academic merit and you鈥檒l need to meet academic entry requirements and English language requirements to be considered for an offer from 国民彩票. You can check entry requirements to your desired 国民彩票 degree via our Degree pages.

      To apply, you鈥檒l need to provide relevant documents to prove you have met the requirements, such as copies of your award certificate, academic transcript, proof of citizenship and proof of English language proficiency.听

      We accept a number of international qualifications, including some international high school certificates, 国民彩票 recognised foundation programs or prior tertiary studies.听

      Undergraduate applicants can check entry requirements for common international high school certificates from our Direct Entry Table.

    • All students commencing study at 国民彩票 need to have proof of English language proficiency.听

      There are different ways to satisfy 国民彩票鈥檚 English language requirements.听

      • You can choose to take one of the following English language tests:
        • IELTS
        • TOEFL iBT
        • PTE
        • Cambridge C1 or C2 English
        • ANU Access Program
      • You could take a University English Preparation Course through 国民彩票 College听
      • In some cases, proof of prior study in English may be considered
      • In some cases, students may be able to apply for an English Waiver. Please note that each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and the Admissions team may still require you to sit an English Language test.

      Find out more

    • Applicants who are not able to demonstrate that they meet one or more of the English language proficiency criteria but believe that they satisfy the English language requirements, may apply for an English Waiver.听

      To apply you will need to justify that you satisfy two or more of the Conditions for an English Waiver in writing听and provide evidence to the Admissions team.听

      You can apply for an English Waiver during your online application 鈥 simply submit a personal statement with your supporting documentation under the English Language Requirements section of the online application form.

      Find out more

    • Applying to 国民彩票 is very simple. You can choose to apply to 国民彩票 by submitting a formal application through our portal, or via a 国民彩票 agent.

      If you are to lodge an application online, simply create an account and log in to start a new application. Follow the steps and upload all the required documents to complete the application process. You may need to upload copies of your award certificate, academic transcript, proof of citizenship and proof of English language proficiency.

      Once you have paid the application fee of AUD$150, we will assess you for admission to your desired program. There is no limit on the number of applications you may submit. However, each application may attract a non-refundable application fee.

      Don鈥檛 forget to check for each intake before applying. Subject to available places, we may still accept applications submitted after the closing date. Refer to if you have questions.

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    • You can apply to have previous study from another institution or another 国民彩票 program听recognised, and the credit transferred to your current program at 国民彩票.听This is known as听recognition for prior learning (RPL).听

      To apply for RPL, simply tick 鈥榊es鈥 for RPL when you apply for admission to 国民彩票 through , and our Admissions team will access your RPL application along with your admission to 国民彩票.

      However, there are stringent guidelines for credit transfer so make sure you have read through the information about RPL via the below link.

    • Once you have submitted your application you will be able to easily track its progress via your account.听

      If you have questions about your application, you can get in touch with our Admissions team by submitting an .

    • Once you鈥檝e received your offer, follow the link in the email to access your personalised offer and accept via our 听Portal.

      Create an account first then log in and follow the steps to accept your offer. As part of the Accept Online process, most applicants are required to pay a tuition fee deposit. Once you accept your offer, you can enrol for your first year鈥檚 courses in our system. Watch our on how to accept and enrol.

      If you need any help accepting or enrolling, our friendly is here to help.

    • Due to increased demand at 国民彩票, we are imposing strict acceptance deadlines. If you do not accept your offer by the specified deadline, your offer will expire, and you will not be able to commence or enrol at 国民彩票.

    • If you are a current 国民彩票 Sydney student and have completed one or more terms, and you need to take a break from your studies, you can apply for . Program leave is available for up to one year, sometimes more in very exceptional circumstances.

      If you are an applicant and receive an offer to study at 国民彩票 Sydney but cannot start straight away, you may be able to request to defer or delay starting your degree for up to 2 years. Please note that deferment is not guaranteed at the offer stage. If you request a deferral affter accepting your offer and your defer request is approved, your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) will be cancelled, and you鈥檒l need to accept your new offer for the next intake. Once you accept your new offer, a new CoE will be issued.听听

      Please check the听听(VEVO) system听for your visa end date, updated details and conditions.

      Click below for more about deferment and how to defer your study.

    • It is possible to defer an offer for up to 2 years. You can do so at any time for an unlimited number of times within the time limit. However, we do have some programs where deferral is not allowed or is limited to 1 year only.

      You need to defer your offer by the deadline specified in听. Requests submitted after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may result in your offer lapsing.

    • 国民彩票 offers a range of scholarships to international students. We encourage you to explore through the website for scholarships and awards that you might be eligible for as each scholarship has differing eligibility criteria.

      You will need to apply for your preferred degree first through the portal. The Admissions team will send you a Student ID number that you may use to apply for scholarships. You can find information regarding registering your Scholarships account . For further advice on Scholarships please contact our dedicated Scholarships team at scholarships@unsw.edu.au听听
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      The Australian government also offers scholarships on the and websites. 国民彩票 has financial aid options for students from several countries and sponsored student opportunities.

      Explore scholarships

    • Sponsored students are not eligible for any 国民彩票 scholarships or awards.

      If you are looking for scholarship opportunities, you may look up on the and your home country鈥檚 government website for government-funded scholarships that may be available to you.

    • A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is an official document containing specific details about your program and tells the of your current enrolment status.

      Any international student holding a Student Visa (subclass 500) studying at 国民彩票 requires a CoE from 国民彩票 and a visa from the DHA for the length of their program.听 听 听听

      Once you have accepted your 国民彩票 offer (packaged or full), we will issue an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), which you can use to apply for a visa.

      Once you receive the eCOE, please check the Course and Duration and make sure they are correct prior to lodging your student visa application. Please also note that the eCOE is specific to your program, so if you receive an offer to study a different degree or if you wish to transfer your program, you will need to get a new eCoE.

    • The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has placed additional responsibility onto Australian universities to ensure their incoming international students are fully aware of and comply with all student visa conditions. This is called Genuine Student (GS) Requirement.

      国民彩票 has taken additional measures by requiring student interviews, financial documentation, and personal statements (where applicable) to comply with these new responsibilities. The additional steps will be requested by 国民彩票 Admissions according to DHA country guidelines. The steps may only be completed by an authorised 国民彩票 agent or 国民彩票 Regional Manager.

      From 23 March 2024,听the听Genuine Student (GS) requirement听replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas.听

      From 23 March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas. In order to ensure you have the most up to date information on visa requirements and processing, you should always check with the website for the latest policy and guidance ahead of any submission.

    • As an international student, you will need a valid visa from the Australian (DHA) for the duration of your program to study at 国民彩票. In most cases, this will be a student visa (Subclass 500).

      To apply for an Australian Student Visa, you will need to lodge an application on the听听website and provide evidence to show you have met the visa requirements.

      To help you understand what you need to do to apply for a visa, we have prepared this ultimate guide with a checklist and FAQs for you.

      Please note, only DHA employees and registered migration agents are authorised to provide advice on visa and migration issues. If you have any questions about visa, please contact them directly.

      Your student visa checklist

    • There sure is! We're ranked #1 in Australia for employment outcomes (QS World University Rankings, 2025) and we have a dedicated Employability team who provides students with free expert advice and guidance on enhancing their employability skills. You'll have the opportunity to participate in听individual career coaching, industry mentoring听and career development programs with a focus on preparing students for the world of work.

      While international students can apply for all 国民彩票 Employability programs, the Professional Development Program is specifically designed for international students. By participating in this program, you will learn Australian workplace culture, recruitment tips, employer expectations and can choose to take workplace placement or conduct a real-life workplace project at the end of the program.

      Apart from these university-wide career resources, our faculties also provide career support to their students. For example, industrial training for Engineering students, Career Accelerator @ 国民彩票 Business School, and the 国民彩票 Law & Justice careers service.

      Learn more

    • Yes! At 国民彩票, we encourage our students to connect with the industry while they study at the university. We have a number of options for students interested in undertaking an internship, including the jobs board and our project-based Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Central courses, including:

      WIL Central offers undergraduate and postgraduate interdisciplinary courses that enable students to develop and apply professional skills while gaining real-world experience working on projects with partner organisations. On completion of each course, students earn 6 units of credit towards their degree.

    • Yes, at 国民彩票 each faculty has its own Work Integrated Learning (WIL) arrangements in place that enable you to gain real-world working experience while completing your degree.

      We also have 听available if you wish to take advantage of placements in an international environment听to launch your global career.

      Don鈥檛 forget to consult with your faculty head about course-specific work integrated learning.

    • Sydney is ranked in the global top 10 cities to study (QS Best Student Cities, 2025), making it听one of the best cities for international students. Beaches and museums, sport and music, art and history 鈥 there鈥檚 always something to discover in Sydney. As an international student living in Sydney, you鈥檒l have it all at your fingertips.

      Check out why you鈥檒l love this lovely city and where you can eat, shop and explore when you are here in this Life in Sydney guide dedicated to international newbies.听 You will also find information about the cost of living and perks for international students in this article.

      You can also read our International Student Guide for more about your life in Sydney as an international student at 国民彩票, including student life, accommodation as well as scholarships and our degree offerings.

      Study in Australia

    • 国民彩票鈥檚 main campus is located in Kensington, a friendly, multicultural听inner-city suburb ideally located between the beach and the city, so you鈥檒l听get the best of what Sydney has to offer.听

      Explore Sydney city by light rail in just 20 minutes, or visit beautiful Coogee听Beach just 8 minutes away by bus.听

      There are a variety of restaurants, shops, healthcare services and听amenities around campus, that provide a dynamic and well-connected environment to complete your student experience perfectly.

      Our Art & Design campus in Paddington is located among Sydney's largest cluster of cultural and creative industry businesses and institutions. At this trendy inner-city campus, you can access our state-of-the-art facilities and our museum-standard galleries.听

      Free shuttle buses make it easy to travel between our Sydney campuses.

      We also have campuses in Canberra at ADFA and Canberra City.听

      Take an ultimate campus tour with our Student Ambassador Helen. Explore our campuses and surroundings, and see where you will be eating, sleeping, and studying when you are here.

      Explore our campus

    • Studying in another country is a big move, but we are here to help you get prepared (and excited!) for settling in Sydney.

      Make sure that you read our Moving to Sydney guide beforehand, where you鈥檒l find a packing list, to-do list when you arrive, tips and advice for your movement.

      国民彩票 offers free and a variety of welcome activities and events to commencing international students such as and to help you get familiarised with your new life quickly. Explore what we offer at the听.

      Move to Sydney听guide

    • 国民彩票 offers a choice of lifestyle when living on campus through apartments and colleges. Our residents are part of a fun and supportive community, and all accommodation options are a few minutes' walk to caf茅s, shops, and the new Village Green.

      Visit the to compare the different options and find information about location, costs, amenities, support services and more.

      You don鈥檛 need a 国民彩票 offer to apply for on-campus accommodation, so apply early to secure your space. For any questions regarding on-campus accommodation, you can reach out to the 国民彩票 Student Accommodation team at accommodation@unsw.edu.au.

      You may also wish to consider off-campus accommodation options in the surrounding suburbs of our main Kensington campus, such as Kingsford, Maroubra, and Randwick. You can use the page to find accommodation options that suit your needs.

      If you want to get an idea of the day-to-day costs of living in Sydney, please see the page.

      We鈥檝e put together a guide to help you find your new home away from home.

      Accommodation guide

    • It鈥檚 a big investment for international students to study in Australia, but with a bit of planning, you can manage the costs and spend wisely.听

      Sydney-siders typically spend $160 on groceries every week. An average 10-12-minute journey on public transportation costs around $5. The average renter pays around $550 a week for a one-bedroom apartment around the Kensington campus, plus utility bills. 国民彩票 has On-campus Accommodation available with bill-included and catered options.

      As an international student, you can work for up to 48 hours every fortnight. It鈥檚 not a bad idea to accumulate some real-world work experience by working part-time - in fact, a lot of domestic students are doing this.

      We also offer a variety of scholarships听for international students and have financial aid and sponsored student opportunities for eligible international students.

      Find out more

    • Of course! 国民彩票 has for you to join. From food and sports to K-pop and Pok茅mon, you will find like-minded people who share the same interests as you.

      You can also make friends with people from your culture or your faculty by joining those cultural or academic societies. There鈥檚 much more to explore at .

      Top tip: Make sure you register for to meet people from student clubs and societies at the beginning of Term!

  • Yes! 国民彩票 has a dedicated international team with professionally trained regional staff who can give you study advice and answer your questions about studying at 国民彩票. Find your regional 国民彩票 Officer听here.

    You can also reach out to our听Future Student Enquiry Team听if you have questions about your upcoming journey at 国民彩票.

    If you are a current student, please contact the听.

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