Rankings
How every major ranking places UNSW Sydney. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 34 | $43,559 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 26 | $43,202 | See → |
| Business & management | 15 | $35,526 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 10 | $44,273 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 8 | $34,990 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $36,061 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $43,559 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 5 | $35,347 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $36,954 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 5 | $43,024 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 4 | See → | |
| Psychology | 3 | $41,774 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $34,633 | See → |
Costs and entry
68 courses mention scholarships. 3 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at UNSW Sydney
The job market for UNSW Sydney's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at UNSW Sydney cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $43,202 a year; half of UNSW Sydney's master's courses with a published fee cost between $36,061 and $43,559. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $44,273, social sciences $34,633.
How is UNSW Sydney ranked?
UNSW Sydney is ranked #20 by QS (2026), #79 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #80 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #1 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#2) and Petroleum Engineering (#10).
What IELTS score does UNSW Sydney need for a master's course?
Most master's courses (102 of the 133 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many master's courses does UNSW Sydney offer?
132 master's courses across 13 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (34), public health & allied health (26) and business & management (15).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from UNSW Sydney's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.