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UNSW Sydney

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#19

QS Rank

$43,000

Tuition/yr

About UNSW Sydney

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a public research university based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was established in 1949.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#19

Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#67

ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#75

US News Best Global Universities (2025)#57

Campus & Location

Province

NSW

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: AUD 1,800–2,800/mo | Food: AUD 450–700/mo | Most expensive AU city; strong job market for tech and finance.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Eligible for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor/Master, up to 4 years in regional areas or for Science/Engineering/Education degrees.

For Nepali students

Sydney has Australia's second-largest Nepali community. UNSW Nepali Student Association is active and well-networked.

Programs(5)

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Faculty of Engineering

Engineering

Bachelor's~$51k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+februaryPGWP

Master of Data Science & Decisions

School of Mathematics & Statistics

Data Science & Analytics

Master's~$48k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Master of Engineering (Electrical)

School of Electrical Engineering & Telecom.

Engineering

Master's~$50k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+februaryPGWP

AGSM MBA

AGSM Business School

Business & Management

MBA~$60k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+februaryPGWP

Master of Information Technology

School of Computer Science & Engineering

Computer Science & IT

Master's~$47k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+february, julyPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.

IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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For Nepali students — Australia

What makes Australia work for students from Nepal

MoEST NOC (mandatory)

Required for every Nepali student before applying for a student visa or remitting tuition. Takes 2–3 weeks from Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu (Ministry of Education). NOC checklist →

Work after study — Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

2–4 years depending on degree level and study location. Unrestricted work rights. Full visa guide →

Popular courses for Nepali students

Information Technology · Aged Care & Community Services · Engineering · Business & Management

Aged care has a direct PR pathway — Certificate III + 2 years work → employer sponsorship.

Graduate employment

AUD 60,000–90,000/yr for IT/Engineering; AUD 55,000–70,000 for Business/Nursing.

Melbourne and Sydney tech sectors are strong. Aged care, nursing, and construction have nationwide shortages.

Nepali community

100,000+ Nepalis in Australia — Melbourne and Sydney have active Nepali communities.

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