University of New South Wales Update [Supplementary Edition] (T1&T2 2026 closed, some faculties closed, Bachelor of Engineering T3 will admit based on merit selection;)

Supplemental Edition:

Important Updates Regarding Applications for Term 1 and Term 2, 2026

1 Applications for Term 1, 2026 and Term 2, 2026 that have been submitted and are complete with all materials will continue to be evaluated and considered for offers in subsequent offer rounds (including grouped offer rounds), provided that the respective courses still have available spots.

For applications that have been submitted but are not yet complete, applicants must submit all required materials by the deadline of the relevant offer round. It is recommended that applicants submit complete documents as early as possible to increase their chances of admission.

2 Many undergraduate programs within the university, as well as graduate programs in the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, have filled their admission quotas for Term 1 and Term 2, 2026, and only a very limited number of offers will be issued.
For these full courses, regardless of whether the application is complete, the system will automatically transfer the application to the next available term (Term 3, 2026).

** Students can log in to the Apply Online system byFriday, October 10, 2025to check if their application status has been updated toTerm 3, 2026

** The first round of offer results for Term 3, 2026 for these applicants will be released on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

3 Existing offers and conditional offers (such as English language conditions, genuine student requirements) for Term 1, 2026 and Term 2, 2026 remain valid.
We strongly advise these students to meet the offer conditions as soon as possible and complete all requirements before the offer expires.

The UNSW Admissions Office will begin issuing offers for Term 3, 2026 from November 2025 onwards, through regular offer rounds and grouped offer rounds.
Please refer to the updated 2026 offer schedule

4 Bachelor of Engineering (Course Code 3707)and its related dual degree programs will be included in the grouped offer rounds for Term 3, 2026 for evaluation and offer issuance,
Offers will be based on previously published grouped offer round guidance and the competitive benchmark assessment results of applicants.

If students request to defer their offer to Term 1, 2026 or Term 2, 2026, the university will still consider it, but approval is not guaranteed.

5 Enrollment for all 2026 terms will open on Monday, October 20, 2025.

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In response to the Australian government's priority policies and to ensure a high-quality learning experience for students, UNSW has decided to close new overseas student (NOSC) applications for Term 1 and Term 2, 2026 effective immediately.

The Apply Online system has been updated.

I. Exempt Groups (Not Affected by the Application Closure)

The following students are exempt:

• UNSW College students applying to advance to Term 1/T2, 2026 (apply via the UNSW College portal);
• Government/institution-sponsored students;
• Students from official articulation pathway institutions;
• Students studying in Australian high schools & applying through UAC;
• Students already studying at UNSW and continuing their studies;
• Students applying through upcoming UNSW overseas official application events;
• Online course applicants.

** The above groups need to apply for Term 3, 2026 and use the Admissions Enquiry Form to indicate their desire to be considered for early entry to Term 1 or Term 2.

II. Impact on 2026 International Applicants

• Submitted and complete T1/T2 applications will still be evaluated in subsequent Grouped Offer Rounds (if course capacity allows).
• Submitted but incomplete applications must be completed by the deadline; otherwise, opportunities will be missed.
• Many undergraduate and some graduate courses (especially in engineering, arts, design, and architecture) are full, and related applications will be automatically deferred to Term 3, 2026. Apply Online will update the status by Friday, October 10, 2025.
• The first round of Term 3, 2026 offers will be released on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
• Existing offers and conditional offers (language / GS) remain valid; students are urged to meet the offer conditions promptly.
• UNSW will begin issuing general offers and grouped offers for Term 3, 2026 from November 2025 onwards.
• Bachelor of Engineering (3707) and related dual degrees will be included in the Grouped Offer Round for Term 3, 2026, with offers issued based on competitive ranking.
• Requests to defer to T1/T2 2026 will still be considered, but success is not guaranteed.
• Enrollment dates for all 2026 terms are Monday, October 20, 2025.

⚠️ Categories not affected include:

• UNSW Canberra
• AGSM
• Doctoral research (HDR)
• Study Abroad & non-award students

* Updated 2026 offer and acceptance deadline website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/international-students/admissions-info?mc_cid=bbb420f40f&mc_eid=9378fb249f#2026