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: Students wishing to go for full year exchange must choose to apply for September-August (UNSW’s Term 3 + Term 1 + Term 2) or August-May (UNSW’s Tailored Term 3 and Tailored Term 1). For more information, please review UNSW’s term dates here. Please indicate your preference on the application to CIE under “Study Plan”.
Read UNSW Exchange Fact Sheet for up to date information on Course Restrictions, Housing and more.