UNSW Sydney application deadlines 2027
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Apply by around November 2026
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UNSW Sydney assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to a single published closing date. For a 2027 start, aim to apply around November 2026, and no later than about three months before your intake, to leave time for the offer, Confirmation of Enrolment, and student visa.
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UNSW Sydney application fee
UNSW Sydney charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$150 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
How UNSW Sydney handles application dates
UNSW runs three terms a year (Term 1 starts in February) and makes international offers in grouped rounds for in-demand programs rather than on one cut-off. Exact 2027 international dates are published from around late September 2026. Apply two to three months before the term start to leave time for a student visa.
UNSW postgraduate coursework runs to a three-term calendar (Term 1 starts in February), with grouped offer rounds for popular programs and separate deadlines for some faculties (AGSM MBA, Psychology, Master of Teaching, Juris Doctor). Confirm the date for your program; apply early for visa time.
Term 3 at UNSW starts in September. Not all programs have a Term 2 or Term 3 intake. International offers are made in grouped rounds for in-demand programs; confirm the date for your program and apply early for visa time.
Applying to UNSW Sydney at a glance
UNSW Sydney has 212 published programs on this site, most in Business, Engineering, Nursing & Health Sciences, and Architecture. The figures below are the lowest and highest listed across those programs, so check the specific course page for yours.
| Level | Programs | International tuition listed | IELTS overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | 126 | A$32,300 to A$68,000 | 6.5 to 7.0 |
| Undergraduate | 55 | A$36,800 to A$109,500 | 6.5 to 7.0 |
| PhD | 31 | A$45,000 to A$64,400 | 6.5 to 7.0 |
UNSW Sydney scholarship deadlines
- UNSW International Scholarships · 20% tuition contribution (International Student Award); larger competitive awards need an application · no fixed closing date
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on UNSW Sydney’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
UNSW Sydney deadlines: common questions
When is the UNSW Sydney application deadline for international students?
UNSW Sydney assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to a single published closing date. For a 2027 start, aim to apply around November 2026, and no later than about three months before your intake, to leave time for the offer, Confirmation of Enrolment, and student visa.
Can I apply to UNSW Sydney after the deadline?
Often, yes. UNSW Sydney assesses applications on a rolling basis, so there is no single cut-off to miss. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) are the exception and do close firmly.
What intakes does UNSW Sydney have?
UNSW Sydney takes international students for 2 intakes: Term 1 and Term 3. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to UNSW Sydney?
For UNSW Sydney's next intake (Term 1), the recommended date is around November 2026. Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. UNSW Sydney lists a scholarship with their own deadlines, so check those too.
How much does it cost to apply to UNSW Sydney?
UNSW Sydney charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$150 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
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