The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney is consistently ranked highly in global university rankings. The University has placed 19th globally for a second consecutive year in the highly regarded global rankings. According to the QS World University Rankings 2024, UNSW Sydney is ranked 19th in
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Yes, Indian students can transfer to UNSW by applying for admission as a new student and then requesting a credit transfer. Follow the below steps to complete the credit transfer:
- Submit a new application directly via UNSW Apply Online or via the Universities Admission Centre (UAC)
- Meet entry req
Yes, UNSW Australia does accept Indian students with backlogs (between 0 to 3), provided they are cleared on time and meet the competitive GPA requirements.
Students need to provide the official passing transcripts and a clean backlog summary certificate before the final admission is granted.
It takes at least 2 to 8 weeks to receive an admission decision from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). However, processing times can vary depending on the course and level of studies.
Mentioned below are the average processing times by programme type:
- Domestic Undergraduate - 2 to 6 week
QS, THE, and US News all rank UNSW among the top 100 universities in the world in their the latest rankings.
| Platform | University of New South Wales Ranking |
|---|---|
| University of New South Wales QS Ranking 2027 | #19 |
| US News and World Report 2026 | #33 |
| Times Higher Education 2026 | #79 |
Yes, the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) does allow Indian students to pay their fees in monthly instalments. However, these are usually not avaialble to first-term/semester students.
To apply for a tuition fee payment plan at UNSW, students can download and complete the payment plan for
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