The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

A large Sydney university with a reputation for engineering, business and law, and many combined (double) degrees.

Sydney, Australia · QS World University Rankings 2027: 19

Known for

QS subject rankings 2026 (world)

=13 Law

Admission

How students are selected: Ranked by ATAR or an equivalent selection rank per course; prerequisites apply. Most international students apply directly.
Key figures: 2026 lowest selection ranks: Engineering (Honours)/Commerce 97.00, Actuarial Studies/Commerce 99.20 ✅
How to apply: Directly to the university or via the state admissions centre (UAC, VTAC, QTAC…)
Usual deadlines: Rolling for most international applicants; main intake February–March · all Australia deadlines
Teaching language: English

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The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) (=87)

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