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Mark down our coursework application deadlines for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

These application deadlines only refers to coursework and not research or any other cohort. Certain programs and faculties have different dates. Check if the degree you are applying for has an alternate deadline.

  • The University has a quota system, to ensure each faculty's enrolment is maintained at a level which maximises the quality of the teaching and learning experience at UNSW. Once a set number of offers for a faculty have been issued by the University for a particular term/semester any subsequent application received will be assessed for the next available term/semester.

    A quota may be reached before the deadlines listed above - especially in high demand areas such as Commerce and faculties with limited places such as Medicine. We advise you to submit your completed application as early as possible and not to wait until the deadline.

    For faculties where the quota has not been reached, applications received after the deadline will still be considered, however, the University cannot guarantee that they will be processed in time for commencement of your preferred term/semester.

    Please refer to the Academic Calendar, for term/semester beginning and end dates.

Domestic applicants

 

Deadline for domestic one year honours standalone and postgraduate (coursework)Term 1 2027Term 2 2027*Term 3 2027*
UNSW Applicant Portal closureTuesday, January 26 2027Tuesday, May 11 2027Tuesday, August 24 2027
Last day to provide outstanding documents and meet conditions on offerFriday, January 29 2027Friday, May 14 2027Friday, August 27 2027

 

Click here for more information for domestic students.

* Not all programs are offered in Term 2 and/or Term 3

** The University reserves the right to change the date without prior notice.

 

From 2028, UNSW will be introducing a new flex-semester academic calendar. While your degree structure and requirements will remain the same, the duration of your studies may vary depending on when you commence your degree prior to 2028.

Please refer to the Academic Calendar for term/semester beginning and end dates.

International applicants

For more information, please refer to International Student Admissions website, or click here for more information on applying as an international student.

* Not all programs have a Term 2 or Term 3 intake.

** UNSW reserves the rights to change dates as necessary.

 

From 2028, UNSW will be introducing a new flex-semester academic calendar. While your degree structure and requirements will remain the same, the duration of your studies may vary depending on when you commence your degree prior to 2028.

Please refer to the Academic Calendar for term/semester beginning and end dates.

Alternate application deadlines by faculty and program

  • Please check the UNSW Business School website, for AGSM MBA Programs dates:

  • Some programs offered by the School of Psychology have earlier deadlines. Please refer to the School of Psychology website for details.

  • The Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) programs have later deadlines.

    Domestic students can apply through UAC with applications accepted up until mid January each year. Please refer to UAC for the application deadline.

    International students must apply via UNSW Applicant Portal and follow the Offer Round schedule. Have a question? Head to our Applicant Portal FAQs.

  • Applications for domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Postgraduate. Please refer to UAC for the application deadlines.

    To be considered for both a CSP and full-fee place, ensure you list both codes in your UAC preferences. UAC program codes for the UNSW JD are:

    • Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP): UAC code 910600
    • Full-Fee Places: UAC code 910601

    International students apply directly via the UNSW Applicant Portal. Have a question? Head to our Applicant Portal FAQs.

  • The regulatory landscape for Practical Legal Training is undergoing significant national change. As UNSW prepares for the new regulatory framework, admissions to its PLT program in 2027 will be limited to students who meet the program’s admission requirements and are employed by an organisation participating in an established law firm sponsorship arrangement with UNSW PLT.

    Please refer to the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice for more information.

  • Domestic students applying to postgraduate programs taught via the School of Population Health must apply via UAC. Please refer to UAC for the application deadline.

    International students must apply via UNSW Applicant Portal and follow the Offer Round schedule. Have a question? Head to our Applicant Portal FAQs.

  • Interested in applying for a PhD or a higher research degree? You can find out application deadlines here.

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