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The University of New South Wales

A large Sydney research university founded in 1949, ranked 19th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Strong in business, engineering and computing, with a big international student body.

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Main entrance of the UNSW Main Library, Kensington campus · Photo: Ista Triana (CC0) · source

Fees₹37.7 lakh a year
To get inClass 12 marks needed
StartsTerm 1

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In numbers

The University of New South Wales at a glance

70,238Total students2023

27,695International students2023

3,87,263UNSW alumni2023

1,949Established

19rankQS World University Rankings2027

Where the money goes

A year's cost, split up

Tuition66%Living34%

Tuition: AUD 56,500 (about ₹37.7 lakh) · Living: AUD 29,710 (about ₹19.8 lakh) per year. Tuition: Bachelor of Commerce 2026 first-year indicative fee. Living: Australian Department of Home Affairs 12-month living cost for a student visa applicant (minimum for the visa; actual costs may be higher).

Ranking trend

QS World University Rankings, 2023–2027

Higher on the chart = better rank.

What students say

From official student surveys

74.1%Overall educational experience, undergraduates (% positive)QILT Student Experience Survey 2025

79.4%Teaching quality and engagement, undergraduatesQILT Student Experience Survey 2025

79.1%Overall educational experience, postgraduate courseworkQILT Student Experience Survey 2025

90.7%Learning resources, postgraduate courseworkQILT Student Experience Survey 2025

Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

Level	Tuition	In rupees	For
UG	AUD 56,500 / year	about ₹37.7 lakh	international, Bachelor of Commerce, 2026 indicative first-year fee (full degree A$180,500)
PG	AUD 63,000 / year	about ₹42.0 lakh	international, Master of Information Technology, 2026 indicative first-year fee (full degree A$130,500)

Rupee figures at ₹66.7 per AUD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in Australia.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG): 2026 direct entry table (CBSE average %, ISC %, India State Boards %): Bachelor of Commerce 85 / 92 / 98; Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 81 / 89 / 94; Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) 81 / 89 / 94; Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) 85 / 91 / 98. State Boards accepted: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
After a degree (PG): Master of Information Technology: bachelor degree with a minimum weighted average mark of 65% (UNSW converts foreign grades with its Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator).
IELTS: 6.5 overall, min 6.0 in each subtest (standard, e.g. Engineering)
TOEFL: iBT 90 overall (min 23 writing, 22 reading, listening, speaking)
PTE: 64 overall (min 54 each)
WAIVER: CBSE: C1 in English Core (Business programs: B2). ISC: 70% in English (Business: 80%). Completed no more than two years before start; not accepted for Education, most Law and Medicine-related programs.
Tests: Not required for the programmes listed

Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

Bachelor of CommerceUG · 3 years · Intake: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Master of Information TechnologyPG · 2 years · Intake: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)UG
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)UG
Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)UG

Funding

Scholarships

International Student Award20% of tuition fees for every year of the program · All Indian students commencing 2026 or 2027 (UG, PG, UNSW College diplomas)
International Scientia Coursework ScholarshipFull tuition, or A$20,000 per year · International UG and PG, merit-based
Australia's Global University AwardA$10,000 for one year · International UG and PG, academic merit, automatic consideration

After you graduate

Work after study

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years after a bachelor or coursework master's, 3 years after a research master's or doctorate (Department of Home Affairs).

Life there

Life in Sydney

UNSW's main campus is in Kensington, Sydney. Sydney is a UNESCO Creative City of Film and home to the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House.

Did you know? The Sydney Opera House, inaugurated in 1973, was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2007.
Did you know? Sydney has been a UNESCO Creative City of Film since 2010.

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Real questions

What students, parents and teachers ask

Students ask

Which percentage do I need for Engineering?

81% CBSE average, 89% ISC or 94% in an approved State Board (2026 table).

Can I start in more than one term?

Commerce and Master of IT list Term 1, 2 and 3 intakes.

What do current students say?

In the 2025 QILT survey, 74.1% of UNSW undergraduates and 79.1% of postgraduate coursework students rated their overall experience positively.

Parents ask

How much money must we show for the visa?

Home Affairs sets A$29,710 for 12 months of living costs, plus first-year fees and travel.

Are there scholarships for Indian students?

Every Indian student starting in 2026 or 2027 is eligible for the International Student Award: 20% off tuition each year.

What does a commerce degree cost?

A$56,500 for the first year in 2026 and A$180,500 for the full degree (indicative).

Teachers ask

Which Indian boards does UNSW accept?

CBSE, ISC and the Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka State Boards for direct entry.

Is the CBSE score an aggregate or average?

UNSW uses the CBSE average percentage for direct entry.

Does UNSW accept CBSE English instead of IELTS?

Yes: C1 in English Core (B2 for Business), ISC 70% (80% for Business).

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