Top UNSW Programs for Indian Students
| Program | Level | Annual Tuition | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME (Computer Engineering) | Master's | AUD 47,000 | 2 years |
| ME Data Science & Decisions | Master's | AUD 49,000 | 2 years |
| BE (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil) | Bachelor's | AUD 46,000 | 4 years |
| MBA (AGSM) | MBA | AUD 100,000 (total) | 1.5 years |
| BCom / MCom Business | Bachelor's / Master's | AUD 44,000 | 3/1.5 years |
| PhD (STEM) | PhD (funded) | Funded + stipend ~AUD 35,000 | 3.5–4 years |
Admission Requirements for Indian Students
Undergraduate
- Academic: 75–85% in Class XII depending on program; UNSW Global Foundation Year available for students below this threshold
- English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); UNSW Global Diploma pathway for IELTS 5.5+
- Deadline: November 30 for Term 1 (February start); March 31 for Term 2 (June start)
Graduate
- GPA: 65%+ undergraduate (approximately 7.5–8.0/10 for Indian students)
- English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5) for most graduate programs
- GRE/GMAT: AGSM MBA requires GMAT 570+ recommended; most engineering programs do not require GRE
- SOP: 500–1,000 words for most programs
- Deadline: Rolling admissions — apply 6 months before intake
UNSW Global Pathway Programs
If your IELTS is 5.5–6.0 or your Class XII percentage is below the direct entry requirement, UNSW Global offers Foundation, Diploma, and Pre-Master's programs that guarantee progression to degree programs upon successful completion. These are 3–12 month programs based on your starting English and academic level.
Australia PR After UNSW: NSW State Nomination Pathway
- Subclass 485 Graduate Visa: UNSW Master's graduates get 3 years on 485; Bachelor's get 2 years; PhD get 4 years
- NSW Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190): NSW nominates workers in skilled occupations who have lived/worked in NSW — UNSW graduates working in Sydney are eligible for state nomination
- ACS Skills Assessment: UNSW computing graduates get ACS assessment — required for IT PR stream EOIs
- Sydney tech sector: Atlassian (Sydney HQ), Canva (Sydney HQ), Afterpay, Macquarie Group, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ — strong graduate hiring from UNSW
- Points target for UNSW graduates: Master's (UNSW), age 25–28, IELTS 8.0, 2 years work = ~80 points — competitive for NSW 190 nomination
Scholarships for Indian Students at UNSW
- UNSW International Scientia Scholarship: AUD 10,000/year for outstanding undergraduate international students — automatic consideration based on academic record
- UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship: Full tuition + stipend AUD 50,000/year + career development funds — highly competitive, for exceptional PhD candidates
- UNSW Equity Scholarship: For students with exceptional merit from developing countries — partial tuition coverage
- Australian Awards Scholarships: Australian government scholarship — full tuition + living for students from India and other developing countries; apply at dfat.gov.au