Frequently Asked Questions

UNSW Bengaluru welcomes its first students in August 2026. Applications open in March 2026. Keep an eye on our website for the latest updates.

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

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.

No, there is no on-campus accommodation. However, there are plenty of housing options nearby to suit different needs and budgets, with single, twin or triple share options.

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.