UNSW Global and UNSW Institute of Languages

UNSW Global, is the pathway College to UNSW Sydney.

When you study at UNSW Global, you become part of the UNSW Sydney community as your program is delivered on campus with access to UNSW sporting and social clubs and world leading teaching & research facilities.

UNSW Global is dedicated to helping you achieve success in your studies and career. They provide the highest quality educational programs, combined with individual care and support.

As a UNSW Global student, you’re studying on the UNSW campus with over 60,000 other students and in the heart of an active, vibrant, and diverse student community. UNSW Global classes are held across the road from the main UNSW campus.

On campus, you have access to accommodation, cafés and restaurants, supermarket, banks and ATMs. Student specific facilities include libraries, the religious centre, the student support centre, UNSW fitness and aquatic centre, tennis courts and sporting fields. Health and lifestyle services including a medical clinic, optometrist, dentist, doctor and physiotherapist are also available to you.

UNSW Global is located in Sydney’s leafy eastern suburbs - close to the city and home to famous beaches, cafes and restaurants. In fact, many of Sydney’s attractions are within walking distance of the campus.

Pathway Programs

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for the university degree you’d like to study, you can choose from multiple pathway options that will help you get into a degree program at UNSW Sydney, a world top 50 university, or one of our partner universities.

When you progress to UNSW, you will be part of a world-leading university recognised by employers, organisations and governments around the globe. You will discover and grow your strengths through life‑changing experiences and inspirational mentoring from world-renowned academics. UNSW Global will support you on your journey to a world-class education, and help build the foundations for a successful global career.

Why complete a pathway program?

1. University experience with lectures and tutorials, for an easy transition to university learning
2. Over 50 years of experience in language teaching and preparing students for university
3. Small classes with up to 20 students per class so you receive individual attention
4. Expert teachers who are committed and experienced in teaching international students, in an engaging and supportive manner.

Diploma Programs

UNSW Global Diploma Programs are built from UNSW First Year degree courses and are a fast track to the Second Year of a degree program at UNSW Sydney.

Diploma Programs are designed for international students who miss out on direct entry to a UNSW degree and who want to fast track to the Second Year (with some conditions depending on the program) of an undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or Science at UNSW Sydney.

Foundation Studies

UNSW Global Foundation Studies Programs prepare you for university, no matter where you are in your academic journey.

Transition Program Online

The UNSW Transition Program Online is your digital experience preparing you for university in just four months.

Academic English

UNSW Global Academic English Programs ensure you are ready and qualified to study in all UNSW degree and pathway programs.

UNSW Sydney is a top 50 world ranked University and founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight Australian Universities. UNSW Global proudly boasts the first Foundation Program in Australia and the first University English Language Centre in Australia. UNSW Global’s experience delivering high quality pathway programs for international students is unequalled.