About UNSW
UNSW Sydney, or the University of New South Wales, is a leading Australian institution renowned for academic excellence and research innovation.
Ranked 19th in the world, it stands among the top global universities and is known for its impactful research in areas such as public health, climate science, human rights, and entrepreneurship.
UNSW Sydney is a member of the Group of Eight, an alliance of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities.
Excellent rankings
- Ranked 1st in Australia and 29th in the world for employment outcomes (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
- Ranked 19th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
- Highest Graduate Salaries, Highest median graduate salaries of Go8 universities (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey (medium-term), 2022)
- 6 of the world’s top 20 subjects: Mineral & Mining Engineering (3rd), Petroleum Engineering (9th), Law (12th), Civil & Structural Engineering (17th), Marketing (18th) and Accounting & Finance (20th) (QS Subject Rankings, 2024)
- 10 UNSW Subjects ranked at #1 in Australia (QS Subject Rankings, 2024)
- 19 Subjects in the top 50 in the world (QS Subject Rankings, 2024)
- Ranked as 1st in Australia and 20th in the world for International Research Network
About UNSW College
UNSW College, owned by UNSW Sydney, offers academic pathways for students aiming to enter undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at UNSW.
It was the first in Australia to offer a university preparatory program and established the country's first university language centre.
- 1st in Australia to deliver pathway programs
- 1st in Australia to establish a university language centre
- 50 years of preparing students for university
- Over 40,000 graduates in Foundation Studies and Diploma
- Over 90% of graduates progress to their chosen degree at UNSW Sydney
The UNSW Diploma
Depending on the grades achieved on our Advanced Level Foundation, students can start a Diploma at UNSW College.
The 12-month programme across six streams can launch students directly into the second year of their chosen undergraduate degree:
- Architecture
- Business
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Media and Communications
- Science
At UNSW College, students study content equivalent to the first year at UNSW, with all content recognised by UNSW Sydney. This keeps their university goals on track without adding extra time to their journey. Students also have access to world-class UNSW facilities, such as libraries, design studios, engineering and science labs, and clubs and societies from day one.
With the support of UNSW College, students benefit from smaller class sizes (around 20 students per class), 20% extra teaching time, and personalised consultations with their teachers. This makes it a great option for international students who need more support but don't want to add extra time to their degree.
www.unswcollege.edu.au