Take the next step
Ready to begin your journey at a world top 20 university? With a range of world-renowned courses and programs, on campus, in your home country or region, UNSW College can help you find the right path for your goals and dreams.
What should I study?
Your goals are unique. UNSW College offers diverse study options to help you move from where you are now to where you want to be. Explore our pathway finder tool to discover the right journey for you.
Find your pathway
Why choose UNSW College?
You should consider UNSW College if you want a world-class education delivered in a focused, supportive environment. Benefit from:
- Full access to world-class facilities, a global alumni network, and over 350 clubs and societies.
- Curriculum co-developed with UNSW Sydney and industry partners.
- Small, engaged classes that foster active learning.
- Dedicated, personalised support spanning academic, wellbeing, cultural, and career guidance.
Explore our study options
Choosing the right UNSW College program will depend on your future goals. All our programs are co-developed with UNSW Sydney and led by industry-leading teachers, with a clear path to your degree or career.
Diploma
Duration: 12 months
Progression: Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Learn the same content as other First Year UNSW Sydney students in this 12-month program. Upon successful completion you’ll gain direct entry into Second Year in your Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Media & Communications, or Science degree.
Foundation Studies
Duration: 4 – 16 months
Progression: First Year at UNSW Sydney
Foundation Studies offers three programs, Transition, Standard, and Standard Plus, which are tailored to different abilities and move at a pace that works for you – with the right support and flexibility to reach your study and career goals faster. Foundation Studies is the pathway to all UNSW bachelor’s degree programs.
Academic English
Duration: 5 – 30 weeks
Progression: Various pathways
Improve your English so you can reach your full potential. You’ll use real UNSW course material to improve your writing, speaking and reading skills to give better presentations, conduct better research and communicate clearly with teachers and students.
Pre-Masters
Duration: 15 weeks / 1 term
Progression: Master's degree at UNSW Sydney
The Pre-Masters program is designed to provide a pathway for students who require additional academic or English language support to meet the entry requirements for a master's degree at UNSW Sydney. Upon successful completion, students will receive guaranteed entry and up to 12 Units of Credit (one or two courses) toward their master's program at UNSW Sydney.
Applied Degrees
Duration: 1, 2 or 3 years
Applied Degrees combines the academic excellence of a world top 20 university with practical, industry-embedded learning. Backed by UNSW Sydney, these three-year bachelor’s degrees offer three recognised exit points, giving you the flexibility and control over your study journey and career growth.
How to choose your pathway
Step 1.
Choose your study area based on your interests and career goals.
Step 2.
Explore the fields of study available and see which one aligns with your goals. You may start here:
You can start here:
If you would like to understand how these programs can lead to direct entry to UNSW Sydney, you can explore progression to UNSW Sydney here.
Step 3.
Check the entry requirements for each program to see which option suits you best.
Step 4.
When you find the right program, decide on which study mode suits you best – on campus at UNSW College, or on campus in your home country.
Not all programs are available in all study modes, so check what your options are.
UNSW College delivers its Foundation Studies, Academic English, Diplomas, and Pre-Masters Program, under CRICOS Provider Code 01020K; TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).
UNSW College delivers its Applied Degrees under TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).
UNSW College also delivers UNSW Diplomas on behalf of UNSW Sydney under CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).
See unswcollege.edu.au/esos for more information.
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