How to Apply

The application process is explained in detail on Apply - Graduate Research School

International applicants will find a a step-by-step guide on how to apply on: Apply - UNSW International.
In order to allow ample time to process your application for admission and subsequently the student visa, it is desirable that international students make the application for admission at least four months prior to the commencement of the semester in which they wish to enrol.

Applicants are encouraged to use the University's Apply Online service to create, edit, save and submit their application directly to the University. This service offers a considerable cost saving to applicants over the paper application form.

Alternatively you can make a paper-based application.
The Application Form can be downloaded from the Graduate Research School website: Student Forms - GRS
The completed forms and required documentation should be lodged with the Graduate Research School

by mail:
Graduate Research School
The University of New South Wales
UNSW SYDNEY NSW 2052

Or in person:
Graduate Research School
Ground Floor Rupert Myers Building
Gate 14 Barker Street
Kensington NSW

There is a $50 charge to lodge an online application, and a $100 charge to lodge a paper application.

The UNSW Apply Online service also has quick links to key information for applicants, including the application tracking service which allows you to check the progress of your application.

Semester One (March)
Applications to commence research in Semester One (March) must be lodged by 31 January.

Semester Two (July)
Applications to commence study in Semester Two (July) must be lodged by 30 May.

Late Applications
Late applications will be accepted after the closing dates subject to the availability of places. Please note that whilst UNSW endeavour to process applications as quickly as possible, due to time constraints it cannot be guaranteed that a late application will be processed in time for Semester commencement. Please contact the Graduate Research School enquiries.grs@unsw.edu.au for further information.

International Applicants
Applications are made directly to UNSW, please see the UNSW International website for closing dates.

Scholarship Applicants
Many Postgraduate Scholarships have different application closing dates, please refer to the Scholarship website for further details.

To apply, complete the: Application Form for International Postgraduate Research Students- GRS website

The completed forms and required documentation should be lodged with the Admissions office of the University. In order to allow ample time to process your application for admission and subsequently the student visa it is desirable that you make the application for admission at least four months prior to the commencement of session in which you wish to enrol.

Research Student Administration Office
The University of New South Wales
UNSW SYDNEY NSW 2052
AUSTRALIA