University of New South Wales

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNSW </a>is better for Indian students interested in:

• Engineering, Computer Science, and Business programs
• Better academic reputation (#1 in Australia compared to Uni Sydney's #3)
• Accelerated programs (via the trimester system)
• Higher post-study salaries (AUD 130,000 or INR 86.85 Lakhs compared to Uni Sydney's INR 63.1 Lakhs)

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/the-university-of-sydney" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uni Sydney</a> is better for students looking for:

• Law, Medicine, Arts, and Liberal Arts programs
• Better post-study employment chances (91% compared to UNSW's 79.4%)
• Lower tuition costs (INR 19.3 Lakhs-INR 54.85 Lakhs) than UNSW's INR 74.95 Lakhs

UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research university. It ranks at #1 in Australia for the employment outcomes, according a top-ranking publisher's QS Global Employability Rankings 2025. UNSW university offers a number of course options for international students. There are 400+ course options available for international students. 

The Uni of New South Wales is one of the Australian Universities that ranks among the Top 100 globally in Times Higher education rankings. In 2026, UNSW ranks at #79 in 2026. Total student enrollment is 63,000+. The Uni of South Wales is one of the top research and teaching universities in the world. 

UNSW’s graduate outcomes are ahead of Australia’s and Go8 average for full-time employment and median salary. UNSW is #1 in Australia for Employment Outcomes in QS World University Rankings 2026. The graduates of UNSW has been named AFR Most Employable university in the Top 100 Future Leaders Awards (from 2020-2025). 

UNSW graduates continue to lead the Group of Eight (Go8) in median salary for postgraduates. These results are as per the Graduate Outcomes Survey Longitudinal, which is completed 3 after the students leave the university. For postgraduate, UNSW Sydney leads the Go8 for full-time employment 4-6 months after the graduation and 91% is the employment rate. The average salary 4-6 months after graduation is AUD 117,000 (Around INR 62.7 L) and the median salary 3 years after graduation is AUD 130,000 (Around INR 69.7 L).

University of NSW has been named AFR Most Employable University at the 2025 Top 100 Future Leaders Award Ceremony, for the 6th consecutive year. The graduates of this university retained the title of most employable. The UNSW Business School Most Popular Business and Commerce Employer was EY and the university's popular graduate employer was Capgemini. According to Times Higher Education, this university has been ranked at #5 in Australia and #107 in the Global Employability Rankings for 2025.

UNSW application fee is AUD 150 or INR 8,300 for Indian students. The application processing fee does not apply to the UNSW postgraduate research programs, Global Diploma programs, and programs offered by UNSW Canberra.

For the University of New South Wales admissions, Indian students can submit IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scores. The minimum IELTS score requirements to study in UNSW varies as per the courses. It can range between 6.5 - 7.0. Even for other English language proficiency tests, the minimum test score varies. 

For admission to UNSW MBA, Indian students are required to submit a Bachelor's degree. A GMAT / GRE score is also required for admission. Other documents required to apply are CV, two referee reports, personal statement essays, id proof, an English language proficiency score. 

Scholarship deadlines at UNSW vary depending on the programme level and student type. Deadline for mmost scholarships for Indian students applying for the upcoming 2027 terms is Oct 30, 2026. 

To know more, check unsw.edu.au.

Some UNSW scholarships do require a separate application while some others don't. Popular scholarships that do not require a separate application include:

• Australia's Global University Award
• UNSW College Award
• UNSW Articulation Scholarships

However, scholarships like the International Scientia Coursework Scholarship do require for a separate profile creation and application.

Indian students who are admitted to UG and PG courses of the Uni of New South Wales are eligible for International Scientia Coursework scholarship. This is the university's flagship scholarship for students with good academic achievement and leadership skills. The value of this scholarship is AUD 20,000 per year (Around INR 13.45 Lakhs).

The duration of UNSW Sydney Masters of IT is 2 years. By studying this course, the students have a chance to study at the top-ranked school - UNSW's School of Computer Science and Engineering. It is ranked at #1 in Australia by the internationally recognised CS rankings in Algorithms, Databases, AI, Embedded and Real-Times Systems and Operating Systems. On top of this, it is rated five stars by the Research Council for Information and Computing Sciences. 

UNSW has been ranked at #22 for <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/master-of-engineering-civil-engineering" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Civil & Structural Engineering</a> in 2026 QS subject rankings. As per the facts of the university, UNSW Engineering & Technology faculty ranks at #1 in Australia. The full year fee of this course is AUD 61,000 (Around INR 41.6 L).

• This course can be completed in 2 years
• This course also includes 60 days of Engineering Professional Practice to develop your technical knowledge

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 form from UNSW Financial Support. 

Additonal requirements include submitting a personal statement explaining sudden financial hardship. 

Check unsw.edu.au to know more.

UNSW Sydney fees for Indian students vary as per the courses. The annual tuition fees at UNSW can range between INR 8.3 L - INR 58 L. The course-wise tuition fees are given below: 

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/ms-bc">MS</a> (36 courses)

INR 17 L - 29 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/mba-pgdm-bc">MBA/PGDM</a> (19 courses)

INR 20 L - 44 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/mim-bc">MIM</a> (18 courses)

INR 20 L - 38 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/bsc-bc">BSc </a> (60 courses)

INR 5 L - 26 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/pg-diploma-bc">PG / BTech</a> (48 courses)

INR 22 L - 29 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/ba-bc">BA </a> (59 courses)

INR 20 L - 26 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/pg-certificate-bc">PG Certificate</a> (22 courses)

INR 9 L - 13 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/bba-bc">BBA</a> (16 courses)

INR 20 L - 26 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/pg-diploma-bc">PG Diploma</a> (21 courses)

INR 7 L - 26 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/mph-bc">MPH</a> (11 courses)

INR 25 L

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/university-of-new-south-wales/courses/ma-bc">MA </a> (9 courses)

INR 20 L - 24 L

Cost of Living: As an international student at UNSW, a minimum of AUD 25,000 (Around INR 13 lakh) is required. In addition, the university recommends students have at least AUD 4,000 to cover the initial cost of books, rental bond and furniture. The cost of living for UNSW international students is given below:

Particulars

On-Campus Cost of Living (Catered)

Rent

AUD 391 - AUD 580

Groceries and eating out

AUD 30 - AUD 155

Phone and internet

AUD 7 - AUD 15

Lifestyle spending

AUD 50

Also Read: <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/cost-of-living-in-australia-for-international-students-articlepage-378">Cost of Living in Australia for International Students </a>

UNSW QS Ranking 2027 is #19 in the world and #1 among universities in Australia. For the 3rd-straight-year, Uni New South Wales ranks among the top 20 universities in the world. 

Here is how the Uni of New South Wales QS rankings have changed in the last few years:

UNSW Sydney is better for Indian students seeking:

• Slightly better academic reputation (#1 in Australia compared to Uni Melbourne's #2 rank in QS Rankings 2027)
• Engineering, Business, and Computer Science programs
• Easy pathway to degree programs via foundation, pre-master's programs, and diplomas

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/australia/universities/the-university-of-melbourne" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uni Melbourne</a> is better for Indian students interested in:

• Lower costs of living than Sydney (12% lower rent, as per Numbeo)
• Law, Medicine, and Arts programs
• Campus life in the center of Australia's arts, dining, and sports capital

QS, THE, and US News all rank UNSW among the<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/top-100-universities-in-the-world-articlepage-2677" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> top 100 universities in the world</a> in their the latest rankings.

The MBA course of UNSW is a top choice among Indian students. In the Financial Times MBA rankings 2026, the University of New Wales ranks at #48. Whereas in the QS Global MBA rankings, this university ranks at #32 position in 2026. In the previous year's QS subject rankings for MBA, this course ranked at #33 position. 

The main campus of the University of South Wales - Kensington Campus. Other campuses of this university are Paddington & CBD campuses. Another campus of this university is UNSW Canberra. To enjoy the student life, students can check out 330+ student clubs. 

The University of New South Wales offers both on-campus and off-campus accommodation facilities at the convenience of the student. Some accommodations that are close to the University’s campus include Iglu and Scape. These areas allow the students to live independently with first-class facilities, 24/7 onsite support, and a safe and nurturing environment. Homestay facility allows students to learn about the Australian local culture while living with an Australian family. Students have access to meals and a fully furnished room as well. There are UNSW apartments as well that the students can explore.