Frequently asked questions about:
The Application Process
Arrival and Enrolment
Tuition Fees
Student Visa
Transferring Credits Back Home
The Application Process
Can I apply directly to UNSW?
Yes, you can apply directly to UNSW Study Abroad if your home university does not have a partnership agreement with UNSW. Download the application form here.
Is there a list of UNSW Study Abroad's partners/broker groups/agents?
Yes, there is a list of partner universities and representatives here.
Is there an application fee for applying directly to Study Abroad?
No.
Can I send my application via email?
Yes, you can send your initial paperwork by email. However, you will also need to send a hardcopy of original or certified copies of your academic transcript and translations (if applicable).
What are the English language requirements for UNSW Study Abroad?
If your current studies are not taught solely in English, you will also need to meet the minimum English language requirements of the University. A standard test result must be submitted as part of your application.
How long does it take to process an application?
Applications usually take three weeks to process, provided all required documents have been received. Depending on the courses you have selected, the approval process may take a little longer, as your application will be assessed by each Faculty's academic assessors.
What happens next?
If you are applying directly, you will receive an email confirmation followed by a letter of offer with instructions on how to accept your offer. If you are not applying directly, you will receive notification directly from your agency, broker group or university's Study Abroad office.
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Arrival and Enrolment
Can I change my course preferences after I have received my letter of offer?
Yes. We (or your representative) will contact you to confirm that the courses approved on your letter of offer are the courses you wish to be enrolled in, before we formally enrol you into them. At this stage you can change your courses. You will also be able to change your courses up to the end of the first week of semester.
How can I see what courses are available, and when they are offered?
The UNSW Online Handbook is an up-to-date reference of all courses currently offered by UNSW. Because not all courses are offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 each year, it is a good idea to also check the UNSW Online Timetable for course availability.
In the UNSW Online Timetable, the timetable for Semester 1 is posted in mid-November, and the timetable for Semester 2 is posted in late April. By looking through these two sites, you will be able to choose courses and have an idea of your timetable before you arrive in Sydney.
Where do I enrol for classes?
The Study Abroad office will enrol you into the courses you have nominated in your application form before you arrive. However, you must still visit the UNSW Study Abroad Office at Level 16, Mathews Building when you arrive to finalise your enrolment and complete your paperwork.
You will be able to change your enrolment until the end of Week 1 of semester.
How do I get my timetable?
You will receive a copy of your timetable when you arrive and finalise your enrolment.
How do I find out where my classes meet?
Your timetable online at MyUNSW will display the location of your lectures and tutorials. Please note that you will not have access to MyUNSW until you have arrivied and completed your enrolment. Alternatively, visit the relevant Faculty or School Office for information about the locations of your lectures.
Where can I add/drop classes?
Before you arrive, you can contact the Study Abroad office.
If you still wish to change your courses after you arrive, you will need to visit the UNSW Study Abroad office at Level 16, Mathews Building.
How long do I have to add/drop classes?
You can add and drop courses until the end of Week 1 of semester.
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Tuition Fees
How can I pay my tuition fees?
You can pay by credit card, bank draft or Australian cheque. UNSW Study Abroad only accepts Visa or Mastercard. If you wish to pay by bank draft, please contact the Study Abroad office for details of UNSW Study Abroad's bank account for wiring payments. Please include your full name/UNSW Student Number with the wire for identification.
Please note: UNSW Study Abroad will not be liable for any fluctuations in exchange rates.
Can I pay my tuition fees in instalments?
Yes. You can pay in up to four instalments paid monthly.
Is Orientation compulsory?
The University holds its independent Orientation event each semester. Study Abroad students are not required to attend this, although it is recommended. However, the one-day Study Abroad Orientation Day is compulsory for all students.
What disabilities services are there?
The UNSW Student Equity and Disabilities Unit (SEADU) provides a range of services to any enrolled student at UNSW with an ongoing illness or physical, sensory, psychiatric or learning disability.
Students seeking the support services of SEADU are required to bring original or certified documentation from medical specialists, educational psychologists or other health practitioners outlining your condition and history.
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Your Student Visa
How do I apply for a student visa
Once we have received your Acceptance of Offer, we will send a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) certificate. You will need the COE to apply for your visa.
Students holding passports from apply online.
When applying online, you should:
• apply for a 575 visa (Non Award)
• have your credit card handy for this process.
• apply within 90 days prior to the beginning of semester
Students should receive a confirmation email stating that the visa has been issued. Keep a record of your transaction number (TRN) so you can check the status of your application.
Students from countries other than Level 1 are placed into “Assessment Levels” and will need to submit an application using Form 157A.
Students will need to submit this form to the nearest Australian Consulate or Embassy.
The address of your nearest consulate or embassy can be found on your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) form and can be verified at www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/index.htm
When should I apply for my visa?
Students from Assessment Level 1 countries can apply within 90 days prior to the beginning of semester.
Students from countries other than Assessment Level 1 should apply as soon as possible. Visa processing may take up to six months.
How long does the visa application processing take?
See question above.
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Transferring Credit Back Home
How do I transfer my credits back home?
It is at the discretion of your home university whether the courses taken at UNSW can be transferred to your degree program.
The last page in the Study Abroad application form can help you to obtain a statement from your university confirming whether credit will be transferred. You are not obliged to use this form, but are strongly advised to obtain some formal written confirmation prior to leaving home.
Do I get an official UNSW transcript?
Yes. All students on the UNSW Study Abroad program are issued with an official UNSW transcript on completion of their studies. |
