Australia: University of New South Wales

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

You will take four courses at UNSW, which may be all in business or you may take one course in economics or a humanities subject.

You may elect to do a semester internship for academic credit. An additional fee, directly payable to UNSW, is charged for the internship.

Courses taken at UNSW will transfer back to UNC Pass (UNSW grade of 50 and above)/Fail (UNSW grade below 50). Pass grades do not affect your UNC GPA. Fail grades transfer back to UNC as Fs, which will affect your UNC GPA. Though transfer credit for this program is Pass/Fail, future employers and graduate schools will also look at the UNSW transcript, so grades are important.

Most UNSW courses are 4 credit hours. You will transfer back 4.0 UNC credits for every 6 credit course at UNSW, and are expected to take four courses worth 6.0 UNSW credits each during the semester. Though each course is worth 4.0 UNC credits, students are permitted to earn a maximum of 3.0 BUSI credits per course at UNSW. Therefore, a student who earns a 50 or above in all courses will receive a total of 16 UNC credits for their semester abroad, 12 will count toward BUSI credits and the rest will count as general, non-business elective credits. View the ‘Credit Hour Conversions’ accordion on the ‘Academics Procedures‘ page for more information on credit hour conversion from UNSW to UNC. 

This program also fulfills the Experiential Education requirement or the High Impact Experience requirement (if you are under the new IDEAs curriculum). Full-time enrollment in this program is defined as a minimum of 12 credit hours.

UNSW housing is very limited, but the university has secured some on-campus housing space for exchange students in University Place and the Kensington Colleges. Housing in University Place is not catered (meals are not provided); housing in Kensington Colleges is catered (meals are provided). Please note that residence facilities have individual housing applications. These two options are not the only housing options offered at UNSW. UNSW will also provide resources to assist in finding off-campus housing options.

UNSW recommends the following off-campus accommodation options in Sydney, which are renowned for the great facilities and the awesome experience they provide students:

• Scape – a significant player in student accommodation who are excited to welcome our International Study Abroad Students and have initiated some exclusive room rates for UNSW Study Abroad Students. This all-inclusive package is available on selected room types. Accommodation is offered in two sites, with easy access to UNSW and providing great, secure, friendly, and modern facilities. Students can enjoy the brilliant buildings, kitted out with great study areas, gyms, outdoor courtyards, and rooftop terraces. And that’s just the start. For more information or to apply, please use the following link: https://www.scape.com.au/studyabroad/
• IGLU – another enthusiastic student accommodation provider who will provide your students with a supportive and fun experience with modern, clean, and secure accommodation that will enhance their stay in Sydney https://iglu.com.au/unsw-sae-redfern/
• Switch – the ultimate combination of bustling city and serene nature at The Switch Kensington, sitting amongst one of Sydney’s most beautiful parklands https://www.switchliving.com.au/

Please review accommodation information on UNSW’s website for more information and also note that housing is not guaranteed. It is helpful to speak with program alumni to learn about where they lived during their time at UNSW.

Here, you will find a list and links to costs related to this program.

We suggest you create your global program budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

• Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
• Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.

The Undergraduate Business Program offers scholarships to support our students who wish to participate on a global program. Please visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid page to learn more.

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application.

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? If you are accepted into this program you will need to obtain a visa permitting you to study in Australia. For your visa application, you will need your passport along with other documentation from our office and the host university office. Please set up an appointment with your Global Programs Advisor to discuss.