Study Abroad is a fee-based option for students to study at UNSW for one or two semesters. On completion of their studies students are able to transfer credits back to their home university. You can enrol through Study Abroad even if your home university is not a partner university with UNSW.
What you can study
You can study almost any course at UNSW as long as you have the prerequisite knowledge and meet all of the necessary requirements. As a Study Abroad student it is also possible to undertake a supervised internship placement or volunteering opportunity to gain industry experience to support the knowledge gained through your studies.
Students wishing to study at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) need to be aware of some important differences outlined in the attachement below.
Study Abroad @ NIDA 
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The UNSW Online Handbook is an up-to-date reference of all courses currently offered by UNSW. Course listings provide a short description of the course content, and information about prerequisites and the weighting (units of credit) of each course.
Not all courses are offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 each year so it is advisable to also check the UNSW Online Timetable. Each year, the timetable for Semester 1 is posted from mid-November the previous year, and the timetable for Semester 2 is posted in late April.
Who can apply?
To apply for the Semester Program, you need to be enrolled at a recognised tertiary institution. The minimum GPA requirement for entry is 3.0/4.0 or the equivalent.
If your university does not use the 4-point GPA grading system and you are not sure whether you are eligible for admission, you can contact us for advice.
English language requirements
If your current studies are not taught in English, you must meet UNSW’s English language requirements. UNSW recognises a number of English Language tests.
Accepted English Language tests and minimum results needed to study at UNSW:
