Study at UNSW Sydney – One of the best universities in Australia
In May 2022, SOL Edu is delighted to join the UNSW Sydney and UNSW Global Agent Famil Tour to have better experience of the university and its pathways.
About UNSW Sydney
UNSW is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse recognised by employers and organisations around the globe. UNSW is dedicated to shaping a generation of forward-thinking, environmentally conscious, and socially engaged graduates who will positively impact the world.
Ranked 45th in the world (2023 QS World University Rankings), you will be joining a university committed to improving lives globally through innovative education and research. Our educators teach at the highest standard, placing many of the subjects you will learn in the world’s top 20*.
UNSW will nurture and guide tomorrow’s leaders in state-of-the-art facilities with the latest in teaching methods. We are committed to challenging traditional thinking, pushing boundaries, and giving researchers and students the opportunity to realise their full potential.
With students from over 140 countries, your connections will not just be here in Sydney – they will span the globe. Your alumni community will become your professional network, supporting you through your degree and unlocking doors after graduation.
Ranking
According to the QS Top Universities Ranking 2023, UNSW Sydney ranks 45th and has been in the Top 50 Universities consecutively in the past 9 years. There are 20 subjects UNSW Sydney ranks the Top 50 in the world and 5 in the Top 20. Among Australian universities, UNSW Sydney is proud to have 5 subjects ranked Top 1 nationally.
UNSW subjects ranked in the top 50 are:
- Engineering – Mineral & Mining Engineering (3)
- Engineering – Civil & Structural (13)
- Law (14)
- Engineering – Petroleum (17)
- Accounting & Finance (20)
- Environmental Sciences (22)
- Psychology (26)
- Earth & Marine Sciences (35)
- Economics & Econometrics (36)
- Engineering – Electrical & Electronic (37)
- Geophysics (39)
- Geology (39)
- Materials Science (39)
- Architecture / Built Environment (41)
- Medicine (43)
- Business & Management Studies (44)
- Anatomy & Physiology (47)
- English Language & Literature (48)
- Sports-related subjects (49)
UNSW is ranked number one in Australia for five subjects – Civil & Structural Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering, Accounting & Finance and Statistics & Operational Research (equal first). Both Accounting & Finance and Statistics & Operational Research have moved up from second place in 2021.
Why should International Students consider studying at UNSW Sydney?
Apart from strong global rankings, UNSW Sydney has also been named having the Most Employable Students. In 2021, there were 37 UNSW students listed on the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Future Leaders Award.
Most universities in Australia provide Career Centre to assist their students to enhance their career pathway, but not every university provides tailored career support to its International Students like UNSW does.
International students in UNSW will be able to access Career coaching sessions, career events, workshops and presentations, career development programs, employability guide etc to stand out in the Australian job market.
Popular and Top-Ranking Programs
Engineering Faculty
1.Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Intake: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Duration: 4 years
Indicative Tuition Fees: $49,600 per year*
Specialisations (19): Aerospace Engineering/Bioinformatics Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Chemical Product Engineering/Computer Engineering/Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronic Engineering/Mining Engineering/Petroleum Engineering/Photovoltaics and Solar Energy/Quantum Engineering/Renewable Energy Engineering/Software Engineering/Surveying/Telecommunications.
- Academic Entry Requirement: Completed recognised Year 12 studies with excellent result (Contact SOL Edu today if you would like to check the entry requirement for your qualification achieved overseas.)
- English Entry Requirement: IELTS 6.5(6.0) or equivalent
Accreditation:
- This degree with all majors, apart from Quantum Engineering, is accredited by Engineers Australia. Quantum Engineering is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
- This degree with majors in Bioinformatics, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering is accredited by the Australian Computing Society
2. Program Name: Master of Engineering
Intake: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Duration: 2 years
Indicative Tuition Fees: $49,235 per year*
Specialisations (9): Biomedical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mining Engineering/Petroleum Engineering/Renewable Energy Engineering/Telecommunications
Academic Entry Requirement:
- 4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or
- 3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.
Contact SOL Edu today if you would like to check the entry requirement for your qualification achieved overseas.
- English Entry Requirement: IELTS 6.5(6.0) or equivalent
Business School
1.Program Name: Bachelor of Commerce
Intake: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Duration: 3 years
Indicative Tuition Fees: $46,790 per year*
Majors (12): Accounting/Behavioural Economics/Business Analytics/Business Economics/Finance/FinTech/Human Resource Management/Information Systems/Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship/International Business/Marketing/Taxation
Academic Entry Requirement:
Completed recognised Year 12 studies with excellent result (Contact SOL Edu today if you would like to check the entry requirement for your qualification achieved overseas.)
English Entry Requirement: IELTS 7.0(6.0) or equivalent
Accreditation:
The Bachelor of Commerce can give you professional recognition and accreditation in industry governing bodies, including the Australian Human Resources Institute, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, ACCA, Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) and Institute of Public Accountants.
2.Program Name: Master of Financial Analysis
Intake: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Duration: 1 year
Indicative Tuition Fees: $50,200 per year*
Academic Entry Requirement:
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a cognate discipline with a minimum of 7 courses in either Finance or Accounting and a credit average, as determined by the UNSW Australia Business School. (Contact SOL Edu today if you would like to check the entry requirement for your qualification achieved overseas.)
English Entry Requirement: IELTS 7.0 (6.0) or equivalent
Potential careers:
- Banking Professional
- Chief Financial Officer
- Corporate Treasurer
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Broker
- Fund Manager
- International Financier
- Investment Banker
Cannot meet direct entry requirement into UNSW Undergraduate Degrees? UNSW Global can help!
UNSW Global, owned by UNSW Sydney, offers pathway programs for international students to university. With a longstanding commitment to international and transnational education, UNSW was the first in Australia to offer a Foundation Studies Program, and also established the first university language centre in the country.
More recently, our offerings have increased with the addition of Diplomas and our newly established, fully online programs. With campuses in Sydney and our programs available to study around the world, we’ve helped more than 40,000 students reach their university dreams over the past 50 years.
With all this experience, our goal is to provide a supportive transition to a degree at UNSW, whether you choose to study at the Sydney campus, in your home country or online. You can build your confidence and master important academic and English language skills, while getting practical experience and personal support to make the most of your university studies.
Why should International students choose to study at UNSW Global?
You should consider a UNSW Global pathway program if you are an international student and you:
- completed a High School qualification that is not recognised by UNSW
- need additional support to help you progress from high school to university studies
- have not met the entry criteria for a UNSW degree
- have not finished high school
- need some additional English tuition
Unique Diploma Pathway leading International students to Year 2 of University studies:
Would like to study at UNSW Sydney or UNSW Global? Contact SOL Edu today for a free counselling and free university admission process!