Your direct pathway to UNSW Sydney

If you narrowly missed the ATAR for your preferred UNSW degree, a UNSW College Diploma offers a direct path with no time lost.

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Why study a Diploma?

Complete our 12-month Diploma and progress directly into the second year of your chosen UNSW degree, keeping your university goals on track.

Graduate with your preferred UNSW degree—no compromises, no delays.

Our Diplomas, developed with UNSW, mirror the curriculum of first-year degrees and are fully recognised, so you meet the same high standards. This strong foundation places you on equal footing with your university peers, so you are prepared to thrive at Australia’s #1 most employable university.

Direct entry into second year UNSW degrees when you successfully complete the Diploma.

Secure your second year spot at UNSW

Study first year equivalent curriculum, with the added support of the College to guide you.

Learn about our teaching and support

Diploma students perform as well as, or better than, their peers in second-year UNSW programs.

Learn how we prepare you to succeed

We've helped over 125,000 students realise their university goals

Benefit from 50+ years experience

What can you study?

With first-year equivalent curriculum, you'll experience the same academic rigor as first-year UNSW degree students, with the added support of the College to guide you.

Choose from six disciplines designed to meet your goals:

Diploma of Architecture

Diploma of Business

Diploma of Computer Science

Diploma of Engineering

Diploma of Media and Communications

Diploma of Science

Applications are open for 2025 Diplomas

If you're looking for alternate pathways to your UNSW bachelor's degree, a Diploma can get you there.

Applications open

For 2025 programs

Classes start

1 September 2025

Course duration

12 months

Content

First-year equivalent curriculum

Support

Comprehensive academic & wellbeing support

Progression

Second year UNSW bachelor's degree

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We've helped over 40,000 students progress to Uni

"Completing my diploma at UNSW College prepared me immensely for university life. I thrived in the diverse environment, honed my time management skills, and embraced the higher standard of education and dedication."

Harrison Swift

Diploma in Engineering

Harrison's journey

Secure your second year spot at UNSW

Direct entry into second year UNSW degrees upon successful completion of the Diploma - your space there is secured.

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First-year equivalent curriculum

Experience the same academic rigor as first-year UNSW degree students, with the added support of the College to guide you.

Tailored areas of study

Choose from five disciplines designed to meet your goals – science, engineering, business, computer science, or media and communications.

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Complete support

From academics to wellbeing, our comprehensive support will build your confidence and set you up for success at UNSW.

On the 12th of December 2021 UNSW Canberra celebrated the 2021 Graduation. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the attendance was limited to the undergraduate and Capability Technology Management College (CTMC) classes of 2021.The event was presided over by Acting Rector Professor Harvinder (Harvi) Sidhu and the academic procession was led by Emeritus Professor John Arnold wielding the University Mace. The occasional addresses were delivered by the Co-Founder of Sonder, Peter Burnheim, CSM and, Major General Susan Coyle CSC, DSM.

Graduate success

Over 90% of Diploma graduates progress to UNSW and perform as well as, or better than, their peers in second-year UNSW programs.

Trust in 50+ years of experience

Join a community of over 40,000 students who have realised their university dreams with UNSW College

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Diploma & Foundation Studies
UNSW Global Pty Limited ABN 62 086 418 582 trading as UNSW College™ currently delivers Diplomas and Foundation Studies on behalf of UNSW Sydney - CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).
From 26 August 2024, UNSW College™ will commence delivery of Diplomas under its own CRICOS Provider Code - 01020K and TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).
From 13 January 2025, UNSW College™ will commence delivery of Foundation Studies under its own CRICOS Provider Code - 01020K and TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).

Pre-Masters Program & Academic English
UNSW College™ delivers the Pre-Masters Program and Academic English programs under CRICOS Provider Code 01020K and TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).