Applying as an international student
Everything you need to know.
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Apply to UNSW is easy - we will guide you through the process with our step-by-step guide below.
You are an international student if you are NOT:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- a permanent resident of Australia
- a holder of a permanent Australian humanitarian visa.
International students currently undertaking one of the following qualifications need to apply for undergraduate courses throughUniversities Admissions Centre (UAC):
- an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
- an International Baccalaureate Diploma
- a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
If you areNOTany of the above, you can follow steps 2–4 below and apply as an international student.
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You need to meet both the academic and English language requirements of your desired degree to study at UNSW. Some degrees may also have special requirements.
You can check the specific entry requirements for international students for the program you want to apply via ourdegree pages.
Now you are all set to make your application!
Applying is easy viaApply Online. Simply fill out the online form and upload all the required documents to complete your application.
Alternatively, you can find a localUNSW agent in your region, and they will guide you through the process.
Admissions update
- Applications to 2025 intakes are now closed.
- UNSW will be making very limited additional offers for the Term 3 2025 intake.
- Current UNSW undergraduate students applying for UNSW postgraduate study and sponsored students will be prioritised for remaining Term 3 2025 places. These offers will continue to be released on a rolling basis.
- Existing conditional offers (English and GTE) remain valid, and we encourage these offer holders to meet the conditions of their offer as soon as possible.
- Existing UNSW College students with a packaged offer to study in Term 3 2025 at UNSW remain unaffected.
- Any 2025 applicants who fall outside the prioritised categories will now be assessed for the next available 2026 intake. Offers for eligible students will be released from Thursday, 26 June.
- Deferments are only available for 2026 intakes
- Late acceptance extension requests will no longer be approved and we encourage students to accept their offer on time.
- Study abroad and non-award students are not impacted and processes and deadlines remain the same.
2026 Applications
Applications for 2026 are open. UNSW issues weekly offers for most programs, with postgraduate and undergraduate offers alternating each week. A grouped offer round process is used for high-demand programs including:
- Bachelor of Commerce and associate programs
- Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology
- Master of Information Technology and associate programs
- Master of Laws.
Find our latest updates and 2026 offer round schedules on our dedicated admission information page.
I've submitted my application. What's next?
After you have submitted your application, you can easily track its progress via your Apply Online account. You can also upload any additional documents required.
Applications submitted by Apply Online are prioritised by term and if additional documentation is required, there will be delays in receiving an outcome.
Once you have provided all the necessary documentation, it might take 6-8 weeks for our team to assess your application depending on the term you are applying for.
If you have questions about your application, you can get in touch with our Admissions team by submitting an Admission online enquiry form.
We will notify you of the outcome of your application via email. If your application is successful, you will receive a full offer or a conditional offer if you need to complete more steps. If you are receiving assistance with your application, your nominated agent will also receive a copy of the email.
If you receive a full offer, you will also receive an email with a link to your personalised offer page. Your page will guide you through the process of accepting or deferring your offer. Once you have accepted and paid your deposit, you will receive an electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE).
You can then enrol in your degree and courses online at myUNSW.
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