Frequently Asked Questions

UNSW Bengaluru welcomes its first students in August 2026. Applications are open. You can submit an application via the ‘Apply now’ button below or at one of our in-country events.

Your application will be assessed as per the entry criteria. Applications and offers are prioritised according to academic merit and subject to program availability. You will receive an outcome by email once the assessment is complete.

Resident Indian Citizens, Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India are eligible to apply for study at UNSW Bengaluru.

• Indian Citizen: a person who holds Indian Citizenship pursuant to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
• Resident Indian Citizen: a person who is an Indian Citizen and a Resident in India for Tax purposes pursuant to the Income Tax Act 1961. A person will be treated as a Resident in India in any previous year if the person satisfies any of the following conditions:
  1. If the person is in India for a period of 182 days, or more during the previous year; OR
  2. If the person is in India for a period of 60 days or more during the previous year AND 365 days or more during 4 years immediately preceding the previous year.
• Non-Resident Indian Citizen: a person who is an Indian Citizen and does not satisfy both of the following conditions stipulated by the Income Tax Act, 1961: 
  1. If the person is in India for a period of 182 days, or more during the previous year;
  2. If the person is in India for a period of 60 days or more during the previous year AND 365 days or more during 4 years immediately preceding the previous year.
• Overseas Citizen of India: a person who is registered under the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme pursuant to the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Yes, all Resident Indian Citizens automatically receive a tuition fee award of up to 10%, which is incorporated into the published fee rates. We also offer two UNSW Bengaluru equity scholarships that provide financial support of up to 100% of tuition fees for commencing students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are experiencing financial hardship. You must be a Resident Indian Citizen to apply for the equity scholarships.

Visit our UNSW Bengaluru Scholarships website to view full details. 

Your application will be assessed as per the entry criteria. Applications and offers are prioritised according to academic merit and subject to program availability. You will receive an outcome by email once the assessment is complete. For further information, visit our How to Apply page.

Your fees depend on the courses you choose and your residency status. You can refer to our Student Prospectus for the indicative program fees.

Experienced teaching staff at UNSW Bengaluru will deliver the same high-quality education you expect from UNSW.

Entry requirements are identical for UNSW Bengaluru and UNSW Sydney programs, ensuring the same academic standards.

All courses at UNSW Bengaluru are taught in English. Applicants are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements, which are the same as those for admission to UNSW Sydney programs.

For more information, visit the English Language Requirements page.

There is no automatic or internal transfer between UNSW Bengaluru and UNSW Sydney programs. If you wish to study at UNSW Sydney, you will need to submit a separate application and meet the admission requirements for your chosen UNSW Sydney program. You may also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which will be assessed in line with UNSW Sydney policies.

If you enrol at UNSW Sydney, you will be required to apply for an Australian student visa. UNSW Sydney is registered on the Australian Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). For visa information, please visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.

A range of secure, serviced and independently sourced accommodation options are available in the surrounding areas that offer affordable, flexible and convenient living. Transport arrangements will be provided from select secure serviced accommodation options.

You can find more about accommodation options around campus in this article.

UNSW Sydney is currently taught under a three-term calendar, with a new flex-semester calendar to be implemented from 2028. UNSW Bengaluru follows a semester calendar, with teaching starting in August each year.

You can raise a complaint about any aspect of your experience with UNSW Bengaluru, or related parties, at any time and within 12 months of the issue. We encourage you to raise concerns informally first with a relevant staff member. To lodge a formal complaint, email UNSWBengaluru@unsw.edu.au. We will acknowledge your complaint within 10 business days and work towards a fair resolution within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you can ask for an internal review, and if you remain dissatisfied you can appeal to an external body such as the University Grants Commission (UGC). 

You can complain anonymously or on someone else's behalf, you are protected from retaliation or reprisal, and all complaints are handled confidentially in line with relevant legislation. Full guidance is set out in the Grievance Redressal Policy.