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VICE-CHANCELLOR’S
WELCOME
I am delighted that you are interested in studying at
UNSW Sydney, Australia’s global university. As one of
Australia’s leading research and teaching universities
we offer a broad range of high-quality programs which
will give you the skills to succeed into the future.
UNSW Sydney attracts outstanding students and
scholars from around the world and provides an
atmosphere which inspires students to excel in their
programs of study and research. English Language
Courses, Foundation Studies Programs and Diploma
Programs are important parts of the UNSW Community.
UNSW has the first university operated language centre
in Australia, and has been operating for over 50 years.
During that time, it has developed an outstanding
international reputation for English language teaching
and teacher training.
Foundation Studies Programs, English Language
Courses and Diploma Programs help international
students from a wide variety of educational
backgrounds to meet the challenging academic
entry standards of UNSW and to develop the study,
language and cultural skills needed to succeed at
university in Australia.
By choosing UNSW you will attend an institution
ranked 45th in the world that has educated more CEOs
from Australia’s top 200 companies and produced
more millionaires than any other Australian university.
Our graduates consistently earn amongst the highest
starting salaries and are top performers in terms of
graduate employability.
On behalf of the UNSW community I thank you for your
interest and hope to welcome you in the near future.
Foundation Studies celebrated its 30-year anniversary in
2018 making it Australia’s oldest pre-university program.
Our programs provide excellent preparation for university
study as well as a university entry qualification.
This year UNSW has launched Diplomas in Engineering
and Science designed for international students. Upon
successful completion, a UNSW Diploma guarantees
students direct entry to second year undergraduate
degrees in Engineering or Science at UNSW Sydney
and two qualifications upon completion of your
undergraduate studies.
Professor Ian Jacobs
President and Vice-Chancellor
UNSW Sydney