University of New South Wales - Direct Enroll

Sydney, Australia
University of New South Wales - Direct Enroll

About the Program

Study at University of New South Wales (UNSW), one of the leading research and innovative universities in the world, known for its commitment to social justice, diversity, and high quality education with a global impact. Choose from a wide range of courses across dozens of disciplines, including STEM, law, computer science, social sciences, business, and liberal arts, and take classes alongside local and international students from a variety of different backgrounds. There's no doubt that at UNSW you'll find courses that fulfill your major requirements or match your academic and personal interests.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Sydney

Dates:

8/7/24 - 12/6/24

Price:

$23,595

Credits:

16

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

5/4/24

Requirements

Program Participation Agreement
Transcript - Official
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education Completed:

Be the equivalent of at least a 2nd semester Sophomore (strongly recommended)

Minimum GPA:

2.7

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $500 when you apply with code* by January 1, 2025

Where You'll Study

University of New South Wales

University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia's global university ranked among the top 50 Universities in the world offers programs in engineering, business, law, architecture, art and design, medic...

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

UNSW operates on a 1+3 model. In the first 4-weeks of the semester you'll take an intensive course, specifically designed for study abroad students. Then you'll continue the semester by taking 3 UNSW courses from the full catalog of courses. Courses are offered in a broad range of disciplines, with particular academic strengths in STEM, computer science, business, language and linguistics, social justice, policy, and governance. 

UNSW utilizes credit points and represent a measure of the student’s workload by subject. Most subjects at UTS are 6 credit points each, which equals 4 credits in the U.S. semester system. Academic class contact hours range depending on the course but are typically 4-5 hours/class per week (depending on structure) and another four hours for work outside of classroom. You may earn 16 credits per semester. 

Due to differences in the Australian higher education system, there is no standard for the number of days a week a UNSW course may meet. Class meeting times vary across departments and subject areas.

The academic structure below lists a small sample of subject areas available at UNSW. You will have access to introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in a wide range of courses in the fields of engineering, information technology, creative intelligence and innovation, the sciences, and much more. See below for information how to access the UNSW website for a full list of courses.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

A transcript from UNSW is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

All levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Integrated Building Design Case Studies 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Experiencing Sydney Crime 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Experiencing the Sydney Opera House 100 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Marine Environment 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Doing Film Festivals 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Coral Reefs in a Changing Climate 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Creating Social Change: From Innovation to Impact 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
An Introduction to the Sydney Environment 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Accounting Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art & Design Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Chemistry Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Data Science Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Computer Science Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Criminology Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Economics Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Engineering Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences Courses 300 En 0 4
Environmental Studies Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Finance Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Womens Studies Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Geology Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Health & Exercise Science Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Humanities & Language Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Law Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Management Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Marketing Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Mathematics Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Media Studies Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Neuroscience Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Physics Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Politics and International Relations Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Psychology Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sociology Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sustainable Development Courses 300 En 0 4
  • Accounting
  • Arts, Design & Architecture
  • Asian Studies
  • Australian Studies
  • Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • Built Environment
  • Chemistry
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Criminology
  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Food Technology
  • Geology
  • Health and Exercise Science
  • History
  • Humanities and Languages
  • Industrial Design
  • Information Systems
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Studies
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Media, Film and Theatre
  • Modern Language Studies
  • Music and Music Education
  • Neuroscience
  • Nura Gili (Indigenous Programs)
  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • Physics
  • Planning and Urban Development
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Social Science and Policy
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Sustainable Development
  • Urban Development Studies
  • Women’s Studies

Navigating the University of New South Wales Website for Courses

Click here to access UNSW's handbook for a full list of courses with details. It includes important information and comprehensive details about course content and structure, subject and elective choices, attendance patterns, and credit-point requirements.

  • You may search for courses by area of interest, faculty or subject area from that main page. We recommend using the “Advanced Search” feature (below the main search box), which allows you to additionally narrow your course search by specific term. UNSW provides the following resource to help navigate UNSW's handbook. 
  • You will take classes either in Term 1, which occurs in the first half of the year (US spring semester, mid-February to mid-May) or Term 3, which occurs in the latter part of the year (US fall semester, early September to early December). In addition to the three UNSW semester courses, you will enroll in an UNSW intensive course prior to the start of the semester. The list of intensive courses for is available here for the spring semester and here for the fall semester. 
  • Make sure you choose courses offered at UNSW's Kensington (Sydney) campus. Some of the Art courses are offered at the Paddington Campus, which is a short distance from the Kensington campus. 
  • Courses with a "Z" prefix are taught at the UNSW Canberra campus, and as such unavailable to you.
  • Some courses may have pre-requisites requiring students to have already completed specific courses or equivalents at a lower level. Study abroad students are not expected to have taken the specific pre-requisite requirement but must have studied a relevant or similar course/module in your home country/institution. Students need to take academic experience into account when making course choices.
  • Some courses may have co-requisites, which means that the course and the co-requisite must be taken at the same time. If no pre-requisites or co-requisites are specified, then courses should be open to all students.
  • At UNSW, courses are validated at a level corresponding to a particular year of study. The levels are as follows:
    • L1 (Level 1), which is equivalent to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree (similar to 100 level, introductory level)
    • L2 (Level 2) which is equivalent to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree (similar to 200 level, prior knowledge is required)
    • L3 (Level 3) which is equivalent to the 3rd year of an undergraduate degree (similar to 300 level, advanced level)

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Sydney. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Transportation Pass
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Excursions
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
August 07
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date.

August 08
Orientation

Mandatory UNSW Orientation will be held.

August 12
Classes Begin

Classes begin at UNSW on this day.

November 15
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at UNSW.

November 16 - 21
School Break

UNSW is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held.

December 06
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$23,595
$23,595
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,600
$2,400
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$315
$315
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$200
$300
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$2,000
$3,800
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,950
$4,200
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$660
$2,600
TOTAL EXPENSES $30,320 $37,210