University profile

UNSW Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

UNSW Sydney is a university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It enrols approximately 82,272 students.

Admission rate
30%
Median earnings 10 yrs out
A$48,750

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — international students
Derived: median across the provider's active (Expired = 'No') CRICOS courses with Course Level = 'Bachelor Degree' (excludes 'Bachelor Honours Degree'; excludes courses shorter than 104 weeks as a proxy for graduate-entry/top-up programs), each annualised as Tuition Fee / Duration (Weeks) x 52. International (overseas student) tuition as registered on CRICOS; n = 147 courses; dataset extracted 2026-09-26. CRICOS provider code(s) used: 00098G.
A$51,300 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount of all students (domestic + overseas, all course levels), 2024 full year; DoE 2024 Section 2 Table 2.5, row 'University of New South Wales(1.03)'.
82,272
Graduates in work (or further study)
Full-time employment rate (proportion of domestic undergraduate graduates available for full-time work who were employed full-time), surveyed ~4-6 months after course completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'University of New South Wales' = 73.3 (71.2, 75.2) (90% CI).
73.3%
Graduate median salary
Median annual full-time salary of domestic undergraduate graduates employed full-time, ~4-6 months after completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'University of New South Wales' = 79,000 (77,700, 80,300) (90% CI).
A$79,000 / year

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

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Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at UNSW Sydney?

UNSW Sydney has an admission rate of approximately 30.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

How many students attend UNSW Sydney?

UNSW Sydney enrols approximately 82,272 students.

How much is tuition at UNSW Sydney for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at UNSW Sydney is about A$51,300 a year (2026-09-26, CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the official website of UNSW Sydney?

The official website of UNSW Sydney is unsw.edu.au.

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