UNSW Sydney: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at UNSW
- UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, or A$20,000 a yearBachelor’s and master’s · Outstanding academic record. The Term 1 2027 round closed on 30 October 2026, so check the later rounds.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on UNSW's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔬 Science | 87 | A$56,717 | A$42,361 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 81 | A$46,950 | A$35,750 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 79 | A$57,561 | A$47,650 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 69 | A$47,511 | A$39,639 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 49 | A$50,655 | A$47,986 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 41 | A$42,158 | A$44,250 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 34 | A$60,130 | A$64,900 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 34 | A$47,929 | A$39,830 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 28 | A$55,652 | A$51,361 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 21 | A$54,186 | A$45,250 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 13 | A$58,500 | A$55,500 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 12 | A$53,125 | A$38,787 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 11 | A$55,347 | A$44,200 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 8 | A$53,242 | A$42,714 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 4 | n/a | A$43,233 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at UNSW
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All courses
Showing 10 of 603 courses. UniPath Pass holders see and search all 603.
| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Architecture CRICOS 107826B | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$46,000 | A$46,000 |
| Diploma in Arts and Social Sciences CRICOS 119125K | Diploma | Sydney | 1.3 | A$33,429 | A$45,000 |
| Diploma in Business CRICOS 102394F | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$48,500 | A$48,500 |
| Diploma in Computer Science CRICOS 102393G | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$46,500 | A$46,500 |
| Diploma in Engineering CRICOS 095863M | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$46,500 | A$46,500 |
| Diploma in Media and Communication CRICOS 107827A | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$43,500 | A$43,500 |
| Diploma in Science CRICOS 095862A | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$46,500 | A$46,500 |
| Diploma in Science and Technology CRICOS 119192K | Diploma | Sydney | 1.3 | A$43,457 | A$58,500 |
| Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology CRICOS 110656M | Masters | Sydney | 4.7 | A$61,763 | A$291,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering/Master of Biomedical Engineering CRICOS 088840K | Masters | Sydney | 5.3 | A$59,576 | A$318,500 |
Common questions
Does UNSW Sydney offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship: Full tuition, or A$20,000 a year (apply separately). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does UNSW Sydney cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at UNSW Sydney is A$51,425 for undergraduate courses and A$44,200 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at UNSW Sydney?
UNSW Sydney has 603 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (247 undergraduate, 185 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at UNSW Sydney?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Business Administration (Extension) has the lowest estimated annual tuition among UNSW’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$27,600 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with UNSW Sydney.