About Computer Science at University of New South Wales
Computer Science at University of New South Wales is one of the subject areas that brings the largest number of international applicants to the university. University of New South Wales, based in Sydney, New South Wales, is 20th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and the Computer Science department benefits from the same research funding, library access and careers support available university-wide.
Entry Requirements for Computer Science
Entry requirements for Computer Science at University of New South Wales follow the university-wide pattern: strong academic results, a statement of purpose specific to Computer Science, academic references, and proof of English — typically IELTS 7.0 overall. Competitive Computer Science programmes may ask for a higher score or additional evidence of relevant experience, so always check the live course page before applying.
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Computer Science at University of New South Wales is charged within the university’s standard international fee range of approximately AUD $45,000 – AUD $52,000 per year, though laboratory-based or clinical variants of the course can sit at the higher end. University of New South Wales also offers merit-based scholarships of up to AUD $10,000 that Computer Science applicants are eligible to apply for alongside everyone else.
Career Prospects After Computer Science
Graduates of Computer Science at University of New South Wales go on to a mix of further study and direct entry into the job market, helped by University of New South Wales’s careers service and its employer relationships in the Computer Science sector. International graduates who want to stay in Australia after finishing can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa and use the time to build local work experience, including working abroad after graduation, before deciding on a longer-term plan such as migrating to Australia.
Comparing Study Destinations
If you are still comparing Computer Science against University of New South Wales’s equivalents elsewhere, it is worth stepping back and comparing studying in Australia itself against other destinations — many applicants researching Computer Science also look at working in New Zealand and studying in the United States before narrowing down to a single country.
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GIEC Global offers free guidance for Computer Science applicants to University of New South Wales — shortlisting the right level and course variant, reviewing your SOP, preparing documents, applying for scholarships, and supporting your Student visa application once you have an offer. We can also walk you through all GIEC Global study-abroad destinations if you are still comparing destinations for Computer Science.
Course names and module content for Computer Science at University of New South Wales change slightly year to year, so always check the live course page for the intake you are actually applying to rather than relying on a general subject overview.
International students choosing Computer Science at University of New South Wales over a similar course elsewhere often cite the department’s research reputation and the city of Sydney itself as the deciding factors, alongside total cost.