International students

UNSW is one of Australia's leading international universities, attracting outstanding scholars and students from around the world.

UNSW has a large and diverse international student population, representing over 130 countries. Our international students have featured as an essential part of university life for over 40 years.

The UNSW Law School is in the very top tier of Australian Law Schools. Our purpose-built law building provides world-class facilities for our law students and is specifically designed to promote interaction between staff and students.

The Law School is internationally acknowledged as a leader in tertiary legal education in Australia. Our prominence as an educational institution is attributable to our commitment to high quality support for students and our excellence in research and teaching. The School's reputation is built on its outstanding teaching staff, adjunct faculty, professional practitioners and international visitors.

Programs

The Law School offers degrees for international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Undergraduate Law Programs

For students without a previous degree, we offer 13 dual degree programs, where students study a law degree in combination with a second degree. These combined programs range between five and seven years (full-time) in duration.

UNSW JD (Juris Doctor) program

For prospective students with a previous degree, we offer the UNSW JD, a three-year full-time degree that can be accelerated to two years, or extended up to eight years duration.

Postgraduate students can select from a number of degrees.

Postgraduate coursework programs include a Master of Laws (LLM); Master of Business Administration/Master of Laws (MBA/LLM); Master of International Law and International Relations (MILIR); Master of Human Rights Law and Policy (MHRLP); and a Master of Legal Studies (MLS); Master of Law and Management (MLM); Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR); Master of Business Law (MBL); Master of Criminology & Criminal Justice (MCJC) and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Intellectual Property (GDAIP).

Research programs include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD); and a Master of Laws by Research (LLM).

Step by Step Guide on How to Apply

Please visit UNSW International website for a step by step guide on how to apply for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

UNSW International

Resources for International Students - Compulsory Health Cover, Temporary & Permanent Accommodation, Working in Australia, Student Visas, Spouse and Dependents.

The University Foundation Year

The UNSW Foundation Year is a complete academic program designed to prepare students with an international educational background for undergraduate studies in Australia.