UNSW Sydney is a research-intensive university ranked in the global top 20 for graduate employability. It is best known for engineering, law, business, and medicine. Employers including Google, McKinsey, and the Big Four actively recruit from its 450,000-strong alumni network.
Sydney, Australia
Top 20
Top 20 Globally (QS 2024)
#2 in Australia (QS 2025)
AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown Business)
Top 50 Globally — Nature Index 2024
Master of Business Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90, PTE: 64
Master of Engineering (Specialisation)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90, PTE: 64
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90, PTE: 64
Juris Doctor (JD)
Postgraduate DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, PTE: 72
Master of Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90, PTE: 64
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90, PTE: 64
Triple-crown business accreditation — UNSW Business School holds AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, placing it in the top 1% globally.
Engineering ranked #1 in Australia — consistently top 20 worldwide in QS subject rankings.
Law School ranked #1 in Australia — produces graduates hired by top-tier Australian and international firms.
Co-op Program — paid industry placements built into degrees, averaging $35,000+ in student earnings per program.
91% of UNSW graduates are employed or in further study within four months of graduating.
Top employers include Deloitte, PwC, Google, Goldman Sachs, and NSW Government agencies.
Engineering and Computer Science graduates average starting salaries of AUD $80,000–$95,000 in Australia.
UNSW Law graduates regularly secure positions at Australia's top-tier firms including Allens, Herbert Smith Freehills, and King & Wood Mallesons.
Undergrad
October 31 (prior year)
Postgrad
November 30 (prior year)
Undergrad
Not available for most programs
Postgrad
June 30
UNSW's Kensington campus sits 15 minutes from the Sydney CBD by light rail. On-campus housing accommodates over 3,000 students, with libraries and labs open around the clock.
Sydney offers beaches, a strong tech and finance job market, and the largest student city in Australia. Public transport links make part-time work and internships easy to combine with study.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
Proof of financial capacity
Genuine Temporary Entrant statement
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Valid passport (6+ months)
Academic transcripts and English scores
