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UNSW Sydney entry requirements for international students
20 requirements from UNSW Sydney’s own pages, checked on 2026-11-01. On English: IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0
- QS 2027 19
- CRICOS 00098G
- Checked 2026-11-01
English language
- IELTSUndergraduate
IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0
- IELTSPostgraduate
IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBTUndergraduate
TOEFL iBT overall 90, writing 23, reading 22, listening 22, speaking 22
Official source
90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- TOEFL iBTPostgraduate
TOEFL iBT overall 90, writing 23, reading 22, listening 22, speaking 22
Official source
90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- PTE AcademicUndergraduate
PTE Academic overall 176, no skill below 169
- PTE AcademicPostgraduate
PTE Academic overall 176, no skill below 169
- How recent a test must beAll levels
Test results must be from an acceptable English language test taken in the last two years prior to starting at UNSW.
Official source
You may need to submit results from an acceptable English language test taken in the last two years prior to starting at UNSW.
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- How recent a test must beAll levels
English language test results must be from within the last two years prior to starting at UNSW.
Official source
Submit results from an accepted English language test taken in the last two years prior to starting at UNSW.
Entry requirements | International students | UNSW Sydney- Other ways to show EnglishAll levels
English proficiency is an entry requirement and we cannot accept students without it.
Official source
English proficiency is an entry requirement and we cannot accept students without it.
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- Other ways to show EnglishAll levels
No other tests or options can be accepted.
Official source
No other tests or options can be accepted.
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- Other ways to show EnglishAll levels
All students including exchange and study abroad students need to meet our English language requirements.
Official source
all students including exchange and study abroad students need to meet our English language requirements.
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- Other ways to show EnglishAll levels
List of Recognised English Speaking Countries is available.
Official source
You can view the list of English-speaking countries here
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- Other ways to show EnglishAll levels
Accepted pathways: English Tests, UNSW College English Course, Prior Study, English Waiver, Study Abroad & Exchange students.
Official source
Here are some ways you can achieve the language requirements: English Tests UNSW College English Course Prior Study English Waiver Study Abroad & Exchange students
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- Other ways to show EnglishAll levels
Provide evidence of English language ability with results from an accepted English language test.
Official source
Provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Submit results from an accepted English language test taken in the last two years prior to starting at UNSW.
Entry requirements | International students | UNSW Sydney
Academic entry
- Academic entryAll levels
You will need to meet academic entry scores for your chosen UNSW degree. International direct entry scores are listed on each degree page.
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You will need to meet academic entry scores for your chosen UNSW degree. International direct entry scores are listed on each degree page.
Entry requirements | International students | UNSW Sydney
Applying
- How to applyAll levels
Applications can be submitted through an UNSW agent or directly to UNSW.
Official source
Apply through UNSW Agent Start by finding an agent Apply to UNSW directly Start your application
Entry requirements | International students | UNSW Sydney- DocumentsAll levels
You should upload your supporting documents to your Study Abroad or Exchange application.
Official source
You should upload your supporting documents to your Study Abroad or Exchange application.
English language requirements | UNSW Sydney- DocumentsAll levels
Before applying, check that UNSW recognises your secondary/tertiary qualification, which may include secondary education qualifications, higher education study, diploma and other post-secondary studies, or foundation studies.
Official source
Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include: Secondary education qualifications Higher education study Diploma and other post-secondary studies Foundation Studies
Entry requirements | International students | UNSW Sydney
Dates
- DatesAll levels
Some programs at capacity for 2026 intakes closed to NOSC; 2027 intakes open.
Official source
Some programs are at capacity for 2026 intakes and new applications are closed to New Overseas Student Commencement (NOSC). Applications to all 2027 intakes are open.
How to apply | International students | UNSW Sydney
Pathways
- Foundation and pathwaysAll levels
UNSW College provides pathway options to help you study your preferred UNSW degree.
Official source
College provides pathway options to help you study your preferred UNSW degree. Admission Pathways
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