NCUK University Partner
UNSW Sydney
UNSW Sydney is a research-focused university in Sydney, Australia, offering innovative programmes, well-regarded faculties and a vibrant campus life built around cultural and recreational activities. It accepts students through NCUK's International Foundation Year.
Student life is supported by the Arc student organisation, which runs clubs, volunteering, sport, events and wellbeing programmes, and by an International Student Welcome Centre with Cultural Mentors for new arrivals.
On-campus accommodation includes UNSW Hall, Kensington Colleges, Barker Apartments, Fig Tree Hall and High Cross Park Lodge, putting students close to Sydney's harbour, landmarks and food scene.
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in Australia, QS World University Rankings 2027
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in the world, QS World University Rankings 2027
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in Australia, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
84th
in the world, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
T2 Return to Campus Award
Worth $15,000 or $10,000 for eligible international students studying on campus in Term 2. Eligible countries and terms and conditions apply.
International Student Award
15% toward tuition fees for students from eligible countries. Terms and conditions apply.
Student life and city life
Arc covers clubs, volunteering, sport, events and wellness, while the International Student Welcome Centre and its Cultural Mentors support new international students as they settle in.
Sydney itself offers the Opera House, Bondi Beach, a strong food scene, museums, galleries, theatres, nightlife, parks and year-round festivals.
Careers
Industry links provide internships and work placements, UNSW Employability offers career coaching, résumé checks and development programmes, and Work Integrated Learning is built into many courses.
Student support and accommodation
The Academic Skills team runs workshops, Mental Health Connect provides wellbeing support, and an International Student Support team of advisors assists international students.
On campus, UNSW Hall offers fully catered single rooms, Kensington Colleges offer self-catered apartments, Barker Apartments are self-contained studios, Fig Tree Hall mixes catered rooms with self-catered studios, and High Cross Park Lodge off campus offers motel-style rooms with en-suite bathrooms and kitchenettes, aimed at postgraduates or quieter living.
Facilities, sport and sustainability
Facilities include laboratories in the Hilmer Building, media areas in the Webster Building, The Roundhouse for sport, the Tyree Energy Technologies Building for Engineering, and the Law Building.
Clubs and societies include the UNSW Raiders American Football Club, the UNSW Fencing Club, Athletic Union sports clubs, the UNSW Law Society and the UNSW Art Society.
The university aligns its work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including renewable energy projects and water conservation.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to UNSW Sydney, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.