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Step by Step Guide on How to Apply

STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online - Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework Degree Applications
Postgraduate Research Degree Applications
PIPP - Postgraduate International Placement Program
Post Doctoral and Visiting Scholar Application
Transferring to UNSW
Transferring between Undergraduate programs at UNSW

APPLICATION FORMS (PDF FILES)

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APPLY ONLINE - UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE DEGREES

If you are considering applying to UNSW, you may now apply online. The process is simple and secure and most international applicants are eligible to use this service. The application form takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and there is a non-refundable deposit fee of only AUD$50.00 (payable only by Credit Card - Visa or Mastercard), half of the fee amount required when completing a written application. Please check your eligibility before completing the online application.

Application deadlines

FACULTY	SEMESTER 1	SEMESTER 2
All Faculties	30 November	30 May
Please note that not all programs have a Semester 2 start date.

UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK DEGREES:

1 Decide what it is you wish to study and when you wish to start?

Hints:

Think about your desired future career. Check out the Faculty websites and the UNSW Online Handbook for a complete listing of programs available. Talk to friends who may be studying at or have graduated from UNSW. Contact one of UNSW's representative offices. Read through the FAQs section of this web site.

2 Check what qualifications you need

Hints:

For a general indication of what is needed refer to the entry requirements section. Undergraduate applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements may want to consider the UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION YEAR Program.

3 Fill in the application form

Hints:

When using the paper application form there is an application fee of AUD$100. It is important you include an email address. You can choose three programs in order of preference. If you are not successful for your first preference, your second and then third preferences will be considered.

When using the Apply Online service there is an application fee of only AUD$50. Please note that to use this service you must have a credit card (either a Visa or Mastercard).

International Student Applications forms are available in pdf format - Undergraduate, Postgraduate Coursework, and Postgraduate Research

4 Provide original or certified copies of the required documents (only original copies of TOEFL test results will be accepted)

(see page two of the application form for a checklist)

Hints:

If your documents are not in English - we will need officially translated versions as well as copies in the original language. When applying for an undergraduate degree if you wish to be considered for possible exemptions for previous tertiary studies indicate this in part 5 of the application form - please also provide brief descriptions of the subjects you have completed.

Note:

Applications for all programs offered by the Australian School of Business must include a successful English test result or proof of previous studies conducted in English as per the English language proficiency requirements policy.

5 Send your completed application to the address on the back of the application form.

Application deadlines

Faculty	Semester 1	Semester 2
All Faculties	30 November	30 May
Please note that not all programs have a Semester 2 start date.

Important

The University cannot guarantee that late applications received after the deadlines will be processed in time for the commencement of the applicable semester.

6 Receive a letter of acknowledgment from UNSW

Once your application has been received and registered by the Admissions Office you will receive a letter of acknowledgment. If further documents are required you will be informed in this letter. Once you have received this letter with your student ID number, it is possible to check your undergraduate and postgraduate application status online.

Hints:

UNSW receives thousands of International Applications each year. To ensure a quality learning experience, UNSW maintains very high entry requirements. As a result the application assessment process is thorough and takes time - Usually about six weeks.

7 An offer letter is sent to successful applicants

Hints:

A Conditional Offer will be made to those applicants who meet the academic entry requirements but not the English language proficiency requirement. In most cases a Conditional Offer remains valid for one year - once proof of English language proficiency is submitted a Full Offer will then be issued for the next available semester. Any exemptions to be granted for previous tertiary study will be noted in the Offer Letter.

If requested, a Package Offer which includes a period of English study can be issued to students who meet the academic entry requirements and have the necessary minimum IELTS score. As an approximate guide an overall minimum score of 5.0 would normally be required. You can contact the Admissions Office for further details.

8 Accepting the offer

Follow the acceptance instructions outlined in the offer and pay the required tuition fees deposit of AUD$4000 and the compulsory Overseas Students Health Cover(OSHC). Please read the Acceptance Procedures Guide for full details.

Please note tuition fees and other study related costs will be outlined in your letter of offer. By signing the acceptance which comes with this offer you are accepting the fees as provided in the offer. Consider these carefully as there may be a difference in the fees as listed in University publications, prospectuses and website.

Hints:

Due to high demand for places, you are encouraged to return your reply form and deposit, if applicable, within 4 weeks. Please note, while early acceptance is preferred, it may be possible for you to accept your offer provided the quota for the program has not been reached. When accepting the offer and deciding when to arrive in Sydney please consider the time it may take to have your student visa issued and the time you may need to find accommodation and settle in to Sydney.

9 A electronic Confirmation of Enrolment is issued and sent to you.

You will need an eCOE in order to get a student visa.

10 Receiving an information pack from the Admissions Office

This will provide details about enrolment, life at UNSW and how to book temporary accommodation. Packs are sent out starting about two months before the start of semester. Questions concerning content of programs, course timetabling and credit for previous studies should be referred to the appropriate Faculty office.

11 Attend Enrolment and Orientation Program

10-14 days before the start of semester you will attend enrolment at the University and take part in an Orientation Program specifically designed to help all new international students adjust to life at UNSW and in Sydney.

12 Good Luck

So many steps; but you have made it to the next level - now the real work begins! Good luck.

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH:

If you are considering applying for a PhD or research Master degree we suggest before submitting your application you look at the online information about the Faculty offering programs in your area and the UNSW Postgraduate Research website. Read through the FAQs section of this web site.

Once you have identified the people working in your chosen area please make direct contact with them to discuss a proposal. If this person agrees to be a supervisor then put in a formal application. The documents required with your application are listed on the application form. There is an application fee of AUD$100.

Alternatively, you can use the Apply Online service which has an application fee of only AUD$50. Please note that to use this service you must have a credit card (either a Visa or Mastercard).

You can of course send in an application for a research degree without having organised a supervisor. However, if you have a supervisor arranged, the application and assessment process will proceed much faster. Research applications can take 12 weeks or more to fully process.

Please check the Scholarships Unit web site for details of awards available to postgraduate research students.

For students who have already submitted an application, the Postgraduate Section of the Admissions Office can assist with any enquiries you may have.

Contact details:

Tel: +61 2 9385 5500
Fax: +61 2 9385 6238

Email: enquiries.grs@unsw.edu.au

POST DOCTORAL AND VISITING SCHOLAR POSITION

If you are considering applying for a post doctoral position at UNSW we suggest you look at the online information about the Faculty offering programs in your area or the UNSW Postgraduate Research website.

Once you have identified the people working in the area please make direct contact with them to discuss a proposal. For post doctoral fellowships and visiting scholar positions there is no formal application process - you will need to discuss the possibility of such a position with the School and/or Faculty directly.

PRIVACY NOTIFICATION - APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The University of New South Wales [UNSW] acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals. The information you provide on this application form is "personal information" as defined by the Privacy and Personal Information Act, 1998 (NSW) [the Act].

The information you provide is collected and held by UNSW in order to assess your application for admission to a postgraduate coursework program and for administrative and statistical purposes, or to send you information about UNSW activities that may be of interest to you. You have the right of access to, and alteration of, the information concerning yourself in accordance with the Act and the UNSW Privacy Management Plan.

UNSW will not disclose your personal information without your consent and without due cause, except as required by law. You have the right to refuse this consent, but if the consent is not given your application may not be processed. Express consent to disclosure is given in the Declaration section of the application forms.