International pathways

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Whatever your background, there's a pathway to UNSW Business School to suit you.

Many students take pathway studies before commencing their full degree studies at UNSW Business School. We have a range of different pathway options to suit your background and needs.

UNSW College's Foundation Studies program was one of the first foundation programs in Australia and is still very popular with students seeking a prepartory foundation program ahead of beginning their undergraduate studies. Students will gain entry into the first year of their chosen Business School degree upon successful completion of the Foundation Studies program, provided they meet academic and English language requirements.

UNSW Business School accepts Group of Eight (GO8) University Foundation Year Programs for entry into a business undergraduate degree.

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We have articulation pathway arrangements with recognised colleges, polytechnics and universities in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.

We are currently updating our international pathways documentation to align with our revised Bachelor of Commerce program. Updates will be added over the next few months.
Universitas Indonesia - Sarjana Ekonomi (all streams) , opens in a new window

BINUS University – Degree Transfer Program

Kolej Profesional MARA Diplomas, opens in a new window

Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Diplomas, opens in a new window

Taylor's University Bachelor Degree Programs - from September 2023 intake, opens in a new window

Taylor's University Bachelor Degree programs - 2020 - August 2023, opens in a new window

HELP University - Bachelor of Business

HELP University - Diploma in Business

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) - Diploma of Accountancy, opens in a new window

Singaporean Polytechnic Colleges

International University - Vietnam National University - Bachelor of Business Administration
Please note: Due to accreditation requirements set by the Actuaries Institute, no credits will be granted based on diploma study (sub-degree) toward the UNSW Bachelor of Actuarial Studies. Credits from an undergraduate (bachelor) degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis upon application.

Disclaimer: Please note that the assessment of advanced standing is a continual process. We reserve the right to amend any information without notice. The information contained herein should, therefore, be used only as a guide.
A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific stream. UNSW College's Diploma in Business will take you straight into Second Year of a Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW Business School, provided you meet meet academic and English language requirements.

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Meet our students

Olivia

Foundation Studies

Olivia used foundation studies to pathway to the Bachelor of Commerce after completing high school in China.

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Angelica

Foundation Studies

Angelica studied UNSW Foundation Studies in her home town of Jakarta before starting her Bachelor of Actuarial Studies at UNSW.

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Why study at the Business School?

Widely regarded as one of Australia's leading business schools
Offers Internationally recognised programs
AACSB and EQUIS accredited
Accreditations with key professional bodies in Australia
Ranked 1st in Australia and 20th in the world for Accounting and Finance in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, opens in a new window by subject
Ranked 1st in Australia and 18th in the world for Marketing in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by subject
Ranked 1st in Australia and 35th in the world for Business and Management Studies in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, opens in a new window by subject
Ranked 3rd in Australia and 37th in the world for Economics and Econometrics in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, opens in a new window by subject

Why study at UNSW?

Ranked in the Top 20 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings, 2024
Ranked 29th in the world for Graduate Employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
Ranked 29th in the world for Graduate Employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
First Australian university to be awarded five stars plus in the new QS Stars rating system 2011 and retained it in 2018 for teaching, research, employability, facilities and innovation
No.1 for excellence in teaching and learning (Australian Federal Government)

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UNSW Business School International Scholarship

For high performing international students who are applying to an undergraduate degree program offered by UNSW Business School.

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UNSW Business School International Pathways Award PUCA1023

For high performing students who are undertaking an articulation pathway qualification from an approved overseas partner institution, or high performing international students that have completed the UNSW Foundation Studies program to study at UNSW Business School.

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