University of New South Wales Direct Enroll

More Information on the University of New South Wales Direct Enroll Program

Well located within one of the top global cities, UNSW Sydney offers students the best of both worlds — world-class beaches and stunning parklands within a vibrant, cosmopolitan harbor-side city. Ideally positioned as the gateway to the Asia Pacific, Sydney is home to more global firms than any other Australian city, fostering an energetic business community and numerous opportunities for students’ academic and professional development.

More information about UNSW's study abroad program can be found here: Study Abroad at UNSW

Academic Calendar

UNSW Sydney's academic calendar is comprised of three 10-week terms per year plus a 5-week term in January and/or August. Students can come for a single Term, Tailored Term, or full-year experience and take advantage of the flexible timings to undertake their Study Abroad or Exchange at UNSW Sydney.

January (summer) term: early January to early February

Term 1: mid-February to mid-May

Term 2: late May/early June to late August

August (winter) term: mid-August to early/mid-September

Term 3: mid-September to mid-December

You must meet the admissions standards outlined by UNSW.

MISTI applicants need to:

Have a GPA of 4.0 or above
In good academic standing
In good judicial standing
Up to date with the Communication Requirement
Up to date with HASS courses

Contact MISTI if you have questions about your particular situation.

Two-part application process:

Apply directly to the University of New South Wales by the stated deadline for the program/term you wish to study abroad. More information about the application process can be found here: Apply Now and Study Abroad Student Application Portal
Apply through MISTI for approval to study abroad. Apply by the deadline for the term in which you plan to study abroad.

Study Options

As a comprehensive, research-intensive university, UNSW Sydney offers hundreds of courses across nine academic faculties during our terms and tailored terms.

See an overview of study abroad options at UNSW here. Page 15 of the brochure contains information on the course load for your time at UNSW Sydney, as it depends on which term(s) you study there.

You can study almost any course at UNSW as long as you have the required background knowledge. A complete list of courses can be viewed in the UNSW Handbook.

Transfer Credit

Information on the transfer credit process at MIT can be found here.

Grades are released on Release of Results day for each term, which typically falls a few weeks after the end of the term. See specific dates here.

For this program, you will pay for tuition, accommodation, and other living expenses directly to NSW or in-country (depending on the category of expense) and not to MIT.

Financial aid is portable for this program. A few months before departure, SFS and MISTI will share with students the most up-to-date budget for participation on the program based on an agreement with NSW.

Admitted students who receive financial aid should make an appointment with the financial aid representative to whom they are assigned to discuss the particulars.

Sydney is a safe, accessible and vibrant city, with public transport connecting the UNSW campuses, beaches, and city center. This means students living both on and off campus can enjoy all that Sydney has to offer.

The Study Abroad program has reserved rooms on campus with a range of options available. Due to limited availability, please apply by the housing deadline to ensure your application will be considered.

Many students also live off-campus and enjoy the beautiful surrounding suburbs. UNSW campus is located in the Eastern Suburbs and many students choose to live by the beach in places such as Coogee, Bondi Beach, Clovelly or Maroubra; or instead find accommodation closer to the bustling city center of Sydney and our iconic harbor.

Apply for UNSW Student Housing via the Study Abroad application portal if interested in living on-campus. More information is available here (scroll down to 'Accommodation').

More information about the visa requirements can be found here: Australia Visa Information