Olivia
Foundation Studies
Olivia used foundation studies to pathway to the Bachelor of Commerce after completing high school in China.
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International pathways
Discover your path to study at UNSW
Whatever your background, there's a pathway to UNSW Business School to suit you.
Many students take pathway studies before commencing their full degree studies at UNSW Business School. We have a range of different pathway options to suit your background and needs.
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UNSW College's Foundation Studies program was one of the first foundation programs in Australia and is still very popular with students seeking a prepartory foundation program ahead of beginning their undergraduate studies. Students will gain entry into the first year of their chosen Business School degree upon successful completion of the Foundation Studies program, provided they meet academic and English language requirements.
UNSW Business School accepts Group of Eight (GO8) University Foundation Year Programs for entry into a business undergraduate degree.
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Visit our Articulation Pathway Register to find out if you have attended an approved program with one of our Articulation Partners. You can search by region, provider, or qualification for existing articulation agreements.*
*While every effort is made to keep this information up to date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time at its discretion.
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A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific stream. UNSW College's Diploma in Business will take you straight into Second Year of a Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW Business School, provided you meet meet academic and English language requirements.
Meet our students
Why study at the Business School?
- Widely regarded as one of Australia's leading business schools
- Offers Internationally recognised programs
- AACSB and EQUIS accredited
- Accreditations with key professional bodies in Australia
UNSW Business ranked in the global top 50 for four subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
- Ranked #1 in Australia and #22 globally for accounting and finance
- Ranked #1 in Australia and =#35 globally for business & management
- Ranked #2 in Australia and #40 globally for economics and econometrics
- Ranked #1 in Australia and =#20 globally for marketing
Why study at UNSW?
- Ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings, 2024–2026)
- Ranked 29th in the world for Graduate Employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
- First Australian university to be awarded five stars plus in the new QS Stars rating system 2011 and retained it in 2018 for teaching, research, employability, facilities and innovation
- No.1 for excellence in teaching and learning (Australian Federal Government)
Apply for a scholarship
UNSW Business School International Scholarship
For high performing international students who are applying to an undergraduate degree program offered by UNSW Business School.
UNSW Business School International Pathways Award PUCA1023
For high performing students who are undertaking an articulation pathway qualification from an approved overseas partner institution, or high performing international students that have completed the UNSW Foundation Studies program to study at UNSW Business School.
