International sponsored students
International students can be sponsored by recognised sponsor organisations for study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney.
We welcome sponsored students from around the world
At ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, there are over 1000 students from more than 30 different countries, who receive financial support from a company, government or organisation to study in Australia.ÌýBy joining ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, you become part of a dynamic and supportive community at a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024–2026), offering you unparalleled opportunities for academic and personal growth.
Currently enrolled sponsored student?
If you need support, our friendly staff atÌýThe Nucleus: Student HubÌýare here to help you thrive.
Are you a sponsor organisation?
If you are a sponsoring body currently funding students at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç or would like to become an authorised sponsor, please visit the sponsor organisations page below.
Further resources
Sponsored students are international students who receive funding to study at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç from an approved sponsor organisation. Sponsorship may cover tuition and/or living expenses and travel costs, depending on the agreement. To become a sponsored student, you need to organise and secure your own sponsorship. Ìý
All sponsored students at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç are subject to ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼǒs policies and procedures and Australian Government regulations that govern Australian universities and their international students.Ìý
If you do not have an arrangement with a sponsoring organisation, you may wish to look into the range of we offer to international studentsÍ—.
What is a sponsor organisation?
A sponsor organisation, also known as a sponsoring authority, funds all an international student's study expenses. These authorities can be government, non-government, or corporate organisations and must be recognised by ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç as a sponsoring body.
Sponsored students follow a different admissions process than self-funded international students. ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç International student offer rounds do not apply to sponsored students. Instead, offers are issued on a rolling basis with an expected turnaround time of two to four weeks. Sponsored students’ offers do not have an expiry date but are encouraged to accept soon after receiving an offer to allow sufficient time for the student visa application.
Additionally, all offer letters will be conditional upon proof of securing sponsorship.
- Apply online:ÌýSubmit your application through .ÌýApply well in advance of the deadlines to allow time for any additional sponsorship applications and requirements.
- Complete sponsorship section: When applying online, complete the sponsorship section indicating that you will be sponsored. Select the correct sponsor organisation from the list provided.
- Upload documents:ÌýProvide relevant supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, proof of English proficiency, etc.). Do not submit any preliminary Financial Guarantee letter or International Sponsored Student Agreement (ISSA) before an offer is made, as sponsorship documents can be provided at a later stage.
- Application assessment:ÌýThe ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Admissions Office or the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Graduate Research School will assess your application. If you meet the entry requirements, you will receive a conditional or full letter of offer with further instructions.
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Students will be considered self-funded in the following cases:
- Sponsorship is not secured
- The sponsor organisation is not recognised by ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Sydney
- Sponsorship is only partial
As a self-funded student, you must meet the offer conditions and acceptance requirements applicable to regular self-funded students.Ìý
If you have any questions, please contact a ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Regional Manager for assistance.
You need to upload the below documents to portal under the relevant checklist items:
- International Sponsored Student Agreement Form (ISSA)
- Financial Guarantee Letter
- Completed and signed Acceptance and Declaration Form (for U18 and English Language packaged students)
Please complete once the documents have been uploaded.Ìý
Your documents will be verified by Admissions to issue CoE. Please allow 2 weeks' processing time. If you have any questions about accepting your offer as a sponsored student, please emailÌýsponsoredstudents@unsw.edu.au
Offer acceptance deadline
Ìý Ìý Ìý |
Accept Online Part 1 close date | Last day to upload sponsorship documents |
| Term 3 2025 | 4 August 2025 | 4 August 2025 |
- Payment of fees
- Academic attainment
- Educational support
- Academic reporting