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UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
New South Wales, Australia |
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| Institution Profile |
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http://www.unsw.edu.au/
The university is known for its research, academic excellence and diversity. The 38-hectare Kensington site, the main UNSW campus, consists of state-of-the-art faculty and service facilities that combine to offer a modern, dynamic and innovative teaching and learning environment.
Member of:
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Australia’s Group of
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Universitas 21 |
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| Academics |
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Academic Calendar:
- First Semester: Early March to Late June
- Second Semester: Mid-July to Mid-November
University’s faculties/schools:
The various courses at the University are taught at the faculties or schools of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Built Environment, Fine Arts, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Science.
http://www.unsw.edu.au/gen/pad/faculties.html
Exchange students need to enrol in 24 units of credit per semester, with most courses worth 6 units of credits each.
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| Housing Options |
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On-campus accommodation:
There are 8 residential colleges situated on, or adjacent to, the University's Kensington campus. Fees can range from AUD$560 to AUD$1380 per month.
Off-campus accommodation and others:
Housing close to UNSW is relatively expensive by Sydney standards, though plentiful, and takes a few days to arrange, particularly in January and February. It is best to arrive 1-2 weeks before classes start so you can settle in and look for accommodation.
http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/sydney/sydneyhousing.html
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| Additional Information |
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Estimated living costs (excluding housing): AUD$1330 to AUD$1500 per month
(http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/fees/feesexpenses.html)
Insurance:
All international students studying in Australia are required to purchase an approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy. OSHC is a condition of the Overseas Student Visa issued by the Australian Immigration authorities. Depending on the insurance firm you buy your OSHC policy from, an OSHC policy would generally cost:
AUD$175 – 6 months
AUD$349 – 12 months
For more information about OSHC, please refer to
http://www.international.unsw.edu.au/future/futureoshc.html and
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-privatehealth-providers-oscover.htm
Visa matters:
Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and 'Letter of Acceptance' are needed to apply for a Student Visa. You should not leave your home country without first securing an Australian Student Visa. Exchange students are classified as a non-award student (Student visa sub class 575). Students from assessment level 3 and 4 countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, need to be aware that they may be required to provide an IELTS test and this may lengthen the visa process.
The University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW 2052
AUSTRALIA
Tel: (61-2) 9385 1000
Fax: (61-2) 9385 2000
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