University of New South Wales

UNSW Sydney is better for Indian students seeking:

• Slightly better academic reputation (#1 in Australia compared to Uni Melbourne's #2 rank in QS Rankings 2027)
• Engineering, Business, and Computer Science programs
• Easy pathway to degree programs via foundation, pre-master's programs, and diplomas

Uni Melbourne is better for Indian students interested in:

• Lower costs of living than Sydney (12% lower rent, as per Numbeo)
• Law, Medicine, and Arts programs
• Campus life in the center of Australia's arts, dining, and sports capital

UNSW QS Ranking 2027 is #19 in the world and #1 among universities in Australia. For the 3rd-straight-year, Uni New South Wales ranks among the top 20 universities in the world. 

Here is how the Uni of New South Wales QS rankings have changed in the last few years:

UNSW is better for Indian students interested in:

• Engineering, Computer Science, and Business programs
• Better academic reputation (#1 in Australia compared to Uni Sydney's #3)
• Accelerated programs (via the trimester system)
• Higher post-study salaries (AUD 130,000 or INR 86.85 Lakhs compared to Uni Sydney's INR 63.1 Lakhs)

Uni Sydney is better for students looking for:

• Law, Medicine, Arts, and Liberal Arts programs
• Better post-study employment chances (91% compared to UNSW's 79.4%)
• Lower tuition costs (INR 19.3 Lakhs-INR 54.85 Lakhs) than UNSW's INR 74.95 Lakhs

The main campus of the University of South Wales - Kensington Campus. Other campuses of this university are Paddington & CBD campuses. Another campus of this university is UNSW Canberra. To enjoy the student life, students can check out 330+ student clubs. 

The MBA course of UNSW is a top choice among Indian students. In the Financial Times MBA rankings 2026, the University of New Wales ranks at #48. Whereas in the QS Global MBA rankings, this university ranks at #32 position in 2026. In the previous year's QS subject rankings for MBA, this course ranked at #33 position. 

UNSW has been ranked at #22 for Civil & Structural Engineering in 2026 QS subject rankings. As per the facts of the university, UNSW Engineering & Technology faculty ranks at #1 in Australia. The full year fee of this course is AUD 61,000 (Around INR 41.6 L).

• This course can be completed in 2 years
• This course also includes 60 days of Engineering Professional Practice to develop your technical knowledge

Getting admission to the University of New South Wales from India can be a moderately competitive affair. Indian students are generally required to meet the UNSW entry requirements as given below -

• A score of 80% or higher in CBSE exams along with a good score in the English language exam
• For the postgraduate courses, students need a UG degree with 60 to 65% marks 

There are many jobs in New South Wales that pay students in 6 figures. Listed below are some of the best-paying jobs in New South Wales for international students to consider.

1 AUD = INR 64.48

Source: Payscale

UNSW is usually considered the better option for higher studies. UNSW ranks #1 in Australia, as part of the QS Rankings 2027. The University of Technology Sydney on the other hand, ranks #9 in Australia.

UNSW is considered the better choice for STEM, Law, and Business courses. UTS on the other hand is considered better for IT, Design, Nursing, and Communications.

For admission to UNSW MBA, Indian students are required to submit a Bachelor's degree. A GMAT / GRE score is also required for admission. Other documents required to apply are CV, two referee reports, personal statement essays, id proof, an English language proficiency score.