Whether you are moving interstate or want the benefits of studying an undergraduate degree at a world-class university, there are a number of ways to transfer to UNSW depending on your situation.
From another university
If you have been studying at another university in Australia or overseas you may be able to transfer to a UNSW degree. You will need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) and remember places are competitive.
If you hold overseas qualifications from a country where English is not the sole language of instruction and assessment, you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency - check our English language proficiency requirements.
To have your university studies considered for admission, you must complete at least one year of full-time study (minimum 0.75 full time equivalent load) within one degree at your university.
From TAFE or a professional college
By completing an Advanced Diploma, Diploma or Certificate IV (accredited by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)), you can be considered for admission to UNSW. You will need to submit your application through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Successful applicants generally require a minimum credit average with no failures. Trade certificates are not considered unless awarded at Cert IV level or higher.
Special Consideration for Applicants with Tertiary Study (SCATS)
If you have undertaken university studies and your secondary or tertiary studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control then SCATS is designed for you. You can also take advantage of SCATS if you have been excluded from a tertiary institution. Whilst places at UNSW are still competitive and based on academic merit, this allows the university to take your circumstances into account. You can get more information and download the SCATS application form here.
Credit Transfer
If you have already completed subjects at another university, you may be able to get previous study recognised and get credit towards your UNSW degree. The amount of credit awarded depends on how closely the subjects you have completed are related to the equivalent courses in your UNSW degree.
We don’t assess credit transfer until after we offer you a place and you enrol. Of course, you can get general information from our faculties and see what credit transfer precedents already exist here.
Transferring within UNSW: Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
If you are not currently competitive for entry to your preferred UNSW degree you may wish to consider gaining entry to another UNSW degree and then applying to transfer after completing one year (or in limited cases one semester) of study. UNSW undergraduate students can apply via myUNSW (UNSW’s student portal) to transfer between UNSW undergraduate degrees. You can check each faculty’s requirements by visiting the Internal Program Transfer page.