Discover your pathway to success

Discover your direct pathway to UNSW - a world class university.

Students on campus

Why study at UNSW College?

If you do not meet the entry requirements, you can choose from multiple pathway options that will help you get into a bachelors degree at UNSW Sydney - one of the world’s top 20 universities.
  • 40,000+
    graduates in Foundation and Diploma
  • 1st
    in Australia to deliver pathway programs
  • 50+
    years preparing students for university

Gain skills to succeed

Gain the academic knowledge and English language skills needed to meet the entry requirements to a university degree, while making your transition into UNSW Sydney as smooth as possible.

Is a pathway for you?

If you missed out on direct entry to university, have qualifications that are not recognised or need some additional English tuition, a pathway can help you get to your degree.

  

Explore your pathway to UNSW

Diploma

If you’re a high-achieving student with good English skills and big goals to study at university, a UNSW Diploma can get you there.   

This 12-month program in Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Media and Communication or Science will launch you straight into Second Year of your chosen undergraduate degree 

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Foundation Studies

A UNSW Foundation Studies Program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree.

Our programs are designed to suit your academic and English skills and prepare you for studying at university. We support you with personalised learning, small classes and social activities to help build your future at UNSW.

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Academic English

Our Academic English Programs are designed to help you build and strengthen your English skills before you start your university journey.

We offer courses for various English levels so that you can develop your academic language skills quickly. The range of courses also helps you prepare for the study path you want to take.

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Progress to UNSW

When you successfully complete your pathway program, and meet the grade point average (GPA) and English language requirements, you will gain entry to your chosen UNSW bachelors degree. 
High School Year 12 progresses to UNSW Diploma Program progresses to Second Year at UNSW Sydney High School Year 12 progresses to UNSW Diploma Program progresses to Second Year at UNSW Sydney
High School Year 11/12 progresses to UNSW Foundation Studies Program progresses to First Year at UNSW Sydney High School Year 11/12 progresses to UNSW Foundation Studies Program progresses to First Year at UNSW Sydney
University English Entry Course progresses to UNSW Diploma Program or UNSW Bachelor's degree or UNSW Master's degree University English Entry Course progresses to UNSW Diploma Program or UNSW Bachelor's degree or UNSW Master's degree
Samiya FS (Physical Science) student from Bangladesh
"I really like the learning environment here at UNSW College and how teachers support a variety of different ways of learning."

Samiya

Bangladesh