Frequently Asked Questions

UNSW Bengaluru welcomed its first students in August 2026 and is now preparing for its 2027 intake.

Applications for the 2027 intake open on 23 October 2026. Once applications open, you can apply to study at UNSW Bengaluru and your application will be assessed against the relevant entry requirements.

Offers are made based on academic merit and program availability, and you will be notified of the outcome by email.

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.

For the 2027 intake, we are expanding our merit scholarship offering by continuing the Rector's Leadership and Excellence Scholarship and introducing new scholarships for academic excellence, sporting and performing arts achievement, and women in STEM.  

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.

UNSW Bengaluru is led by a team of highly experienced academics and professional staff who bring expertise from leading institutions and organisations across India and around the world. 

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.

From 2028, UNSW Bengaluru students will have access to global mobility pathways including opportunities for short-term, cross-campus study at UNSW in Australia as well as credit earning international work-integrated learning experiences, such as internships, placements, and opportunities to work on industry projects in Australia and worldwide. UNSW Bengaluru's Global Practice of Work course which can be taken as an undergraduate elective allows students to travel abroad in small groups and work together on a real-world project alongside industry leaders and UNSW alumni.

Participation in global mobility pathways are subject to academic eligibility, availability, applicable visa and immigration requirements, and any associated costs.

We have partnered with Ivy League House to provide secure, catered student accommodation for our students, with a scheduled shuttle service to campus.

A range of secure, serviced and independently sourced accommodation options are also 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 our recommended accommodation options on our Accommodation website.

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, or for guidance and instructions, refer to the Student Complaints page.