UNSW Sydney
Sydney, Australia · QS World Rank #20
Living cost in Sydney: AUD 2,042/mo official source
Living cost in Australia: AUD 29,710/yr official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 90 | 22 |
| PTE | 64 | 54 |
| Cambridge | 176 | 169 |
Lowest UNSW faculty band for postgraduate entry; requirements rise by faculty (IELTS up to 7.0). Duolingo is not accepted · official source
Verified programmes (6)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy | Cybersecurity Policy | 12 moIntake: Feb, Jun, Sep | AUD 50,500/yr | See official page |
| Master of Development Studies | International Development, Social Policy | 24 moIntake: Feb, Jun, Sep | AUD 47,000/yr | See official page |
| Master of Engineering Science (Water Engineering: Catchments to Coast) | Water Resources Management | See official pageIntake: Feb, Jun, Sep | AUD 61,000/yr | See official page |
| Master of Environmental Management | Sustainability Science, Environmental Policy | See official pageIntake: Feb, Jun, Sep | AUD 51,500/yr | See official page |
| Master of Global Health | Global Health, Health Systems Management | 12 moIntake: Feb, Jun, Sep | AUD 60,500/yr | See official page |
| Master of Public Policy and Governance | Public Policy | 24 moIntake: Feb, Jun, Sep | AUD 47,500/yr | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
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What master's programmes does UNSW Sydney offer?
We have verified 6 master's programmes at UNSW Sydney against its official pages, concentrated in Cybersecurity Policy, International Development, Social Policy, Water Resources Management, Sustainability Science.
How much is international tuition at UNSW Sydney?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about AUD 47,000–61,000. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does UNSW Sydney require?
UNSW Sydney's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in Sydney as a student?
Student living costs in Sydney are around AUD 2,042/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at UNSW Sydney?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in Australia include: Australia Awards Scholarship, Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, Research Training Program (RTP) — Australia, Rotary Peace Fellowship.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.