Exchange: University of New South Wales

    • – Fall exchange will correspond to UNSW’s Tailored Term 3 (WT + T3) which is from August to mid-December and has a course sequence of 1+3
    • – Winter exchange will correspond to UNSW’s Tailored Term 1 (ST + T1) which is from January to mid-May and has a course sequence of 1+3
    • – Full Year Exchange: students must choose one of the following options and indicate it on their Study Plan section of the online exchange application.
      • a. September-August (UNSW’s Term 3 + Term 1 + Term 2)
      • or b. August-May (UNSW’s Tailored Term 3 and Tailored Term 1) 

      Read UNSW Exchange Fact Sheet for up to date information on Course Restrictions, Housing and more.

      The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a prestigious institution known for its leading research and teaching programs, consistently ranked among top Australian universities and globally. Conveniently located in Sydney, UNSW offers a vibrant environment, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. UNSW is also well known for its research achievements, especially in science, engineering, and social studies, contributing to advancements in technology and sustainability. Students have taken courses here in Global Affairs, English Literature, and Criminology.  

      Credit Equivalency: 48 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

      Available Courses: Check here. 

      Restricted Programs: 

      -> Arts and Social Sciences: Stage 3 Arts courses for declared majors only. INST, GLST, DANC, EDST, MDIA, and Music courses are restricted to majors. 

      -> Law: Restricted to Law Majors. Students cannot take both LAWS and JURD courses simultaneously. Core courses are not available to exchange students. 

      -> Art and Design: Courses held on the Paddington campus, with priority for Art/Design/Media majors. 

      -> School of Business: MARK2999, MARK3999, MARK4999, FINS3100, FINS3200, MARK6xxx, and GBAT courses are not available. 

      -> Medicine: Students can enroll in courses from the School of Medical Science, but courses in the Doctor of Medicine program are not open to exchange students. 

      -> Built Environment: Studio-based courses are limited; flexibility in subject choices is necessary. 

      -> Science: Postgraduate psychology courses are unavailable. Undergraduate psychological coursework is available within the Arts and Science faculties. 

      -> Engineering: Enrollment in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science courses is extremely limited; students should be prepared to select courses from another major. 

      Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here. 

      Note: UNSW has different term options. Please check the term information below. For more information, please review UNSW’s term dates here. 

      • – Fall exchange will correspond to UNSW’s Tailored Term 3 (WT + T3) which is from August to mid-December and has a course sequence of 1+3
      • – Winter exchange will correspond to UNSW’s Tailored Term 1 (ST + T1) which is from January to mid-May and has a course sequence of 1+3
      • – Full Year Exchange: students must choose one of the following options and indicate it on their Study Plan section of the online exchange application.
        • a. September-August (UNSW’s Term 3 + Term 1 + Term 2)
        • or b. August-May (UNSW’s Tailored Term 3 and Tailored Term 1) 

        Read UNSW Exchange Fact Sheet for up to date information on Course Restrictions, Housing and more.

        Location

        Country(ies): Australia
        City: Sydney
        Institution: University

        Status

        Accepting Applications: Yes
        Timeline: Fall (Aug-Dec), Winter (Jan-May), Full-Year (Aug-May or Sep-Aug)
        Run By: CIE
        For Credit: Yes

        Deadlines: Fall/Full Year Deadline: January 14, 2026
        Winter Deadline: April 8, 2026

        Details

        Language of Study: English
        Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
        Subjects Available at Host: All
        Program Type: Study
        Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
        Program Fees: compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover as required by the Australian Government
        Funding: IE Award

        Eligibility

        Schools/Faculties: Applied Science and Engineering (Undergrad), Arts and Science (St. George, Undergrad), Faculty of Information (Undergrad), Faculty of Law (JD), Faculty of Music, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, Kinesiology and Physical Education (Undergrad), Rotman Commerce, School of Graduate Studies, UTM (Undergrad), UTSC (Undergrad)
        Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 3.0 (Undergraduates) or B (Graduate)