University of New South Wales - Exchange

City: Sydney Country: Australia

University of New South Wales Website

Overview

What the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has to offer:

Ranks as one of the best universities in Australia
A relaxed, friendly atmosphere
Known as "Australia's most international campus"
High faculty-to-student ratio ensures personal attention
World-class performing arts facilities
An active students union that sponsors events and more than 50 student clubs and societies
On-campus bookstore, audiovisual services, food concessions, cafes, banks and shops
Sport and recreation center with pool, gymnasium, squash and tennis courts and a variety of activities from aerobics to weight lifting
Check out UNSW's general promotional video, a video specifically about their exchange program and an online tour of their campus.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year

Fall term equivalent: August - December (i.e., "Tailored Term 3")

Winter term equivalent: January - May (i.e., "Tailored Term 1")

PLEASE NOTE: Starting in 2028, UNSW will be changing the structure of its academic year so the start and end months for both term equivalents shown above may change. If you apply for an exchange at UNSW starting at anytime in 2028 then you might not find out about start and end months until after you apply and after you have to make financial commitments related to the exchange. Please only apply for an exchange at UNSW in 2028 if you are super flexible with dates.

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

Students require a minimum GPA of 3.0 (cumulative) to be eligible for this exchange. UNSW could consider, on a case-by case basis, accepting exchange students that have a cumulative GPA in the range of 2.8 - 3.0 should the students be able to provide a letter of reference from a professor / instructor along with the other documentation required by UNSW for an exchange application.

See Eligibility.

Course Information

Language of Instruction: English

Field of Study: This exchange is best for students wanting to study in ALES, Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, KSR, Law, Native Studies, and/or Science subject areas.

Exchange students cannot take courses in the Doctor of Medicine, UNSW Canberra and the AGSM MBA programs.

At the University of New South Wales, a AU$250 fee is applied to courses with a substantial laboratory component. Also, students taking particular lab classes must purchase certain protective items (safety glasses, boots, overalls etc, approximately AU$100) for the practical training before commencing courses.

University of New South Wales Course Information

University of New South Wales Credit Information