Postgraduate Program Transfer

Easily transfer between postgraduate programs at UNSW.

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Change your postgraduate program

You can apply to transfer from one approved UNSW postgraduate coursework program to another.

Please note: To transfer between postgraduate programs, you must have undertaken a minimum of one semester/term of study in your current program and be in good academic standing, opens in a new window.

Important information for international students

As an international student, ensure you are aware of the changes and implications of a program transfer on your visa conditions.

International student visa holders, please note:

If your program transfer request is successful, you will require a new Confirmation of Enrolment, opens in a new window (CoE) which will be issued to you by the International Student Experience Unit, opens in a new window. The new CoE will be sent to your student email account.

You may not be eligible for full transfer credit from your existing program. If this occurs, your total length of study may be extended. Check the date on your new CoE.

If your new CoE is longer, check your student visa expiry date on VEVO, opens in a new window. If you need a new student visa, apply to the Department of Home Affairs, opens in a new window.

ADFA Students only: Students studying under a Defence Cooperation Scholarship need permission from Defence and IDP before changing programs.
Sponsored international students can only apply for Internal Program Transfer (IPT) at UNSW if they have sponsor approval. If you don't have sponsor approval for the program transfer, or if you can't submit the appropriate forms on time, you may be liable for your tuition fee costs.

Australia Awards Scholarship students should contact the Sponsored Student Contact Officer via email at AustraliaAwards@unsw.edu.au.

All other international sponsored students should submit a new International Sponsored Student Agreement Form, opens in a new window (PDF, 65 KB) and a new Financial Guarantee Letter before the census date of the first term of your new program.

Postgraduate program transfer pathways

Take note of application deadlines for postgraduate program transfer and where to apply for your new program.

If you want to transfer from one full fee-paying program to another full fee-paying program, then you should complete the online Postgraduate Program Transfer Form, opens in a new window.

Applications are open from:

Monday, Week 9 of the previous term or Monday, Week 3 of the previous hexamester

Until 12pm Wednesday, O-Week of application term

Until 12pm Friday, Week 7 of the previous hexamester.

Make sure you provide all the required information before submitting your application. Your application will be assessed by the Program Authority.
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If you’re a full fee-paying student and you want to transfer to a program that offers Commonwealth Supported Places, you must submit an application via Apply Online or UAC (whichever is applicable).

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If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place in your current program and want to transfer to a program in a different School (either within the same Faculty or in a different Faculty), then you must submit an application via Apply Online or UAC (whichever is applicable).

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If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place in your current program and want to transfer to a related program, i.e. a Graduate Diploma/Masters within the same specialisation, check that the program you want to transfer to offers Commonwealth Supported Places. Then complete the online Postgraduate Program Transfer Form, opens in a new window.

Applications are open from:

Monday, Week 9 of the previous term or Monday, Week 3 of the previous hexamester

Until 12pm Wednesday, O-Week of application term

Until 12pm Friday, Week 7 of the previous hexamester.

Make sure you provide all the required information before submitting your application. Your application will be assessed by the Program Authority.
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If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place in your current program and want to transfer to a program within the same School in your Faculty, check the program you want to transfer to offers Commonwealth Supported Places. Then complete the online Postgraduate Program Transfer Form, opens in a new window.

Applications are open from:

Open from Monday, Week 9 of the previous term or Monday, Week 3 of the previous hexamester

Until 12pm Wednesday, O-Week of application term

Until 12pm Friday, Week 7 of the previous hexamester.

Make sure you provide all the required information before submitting your application. Your application will be assessed by the Program Authority.
Submit form

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