Apply to Study at UNE as an International Student

Start your journey to study at the University of New England (UNE), where academic excellence meets a supportive learning environment across Australia. Whether you choose to study in Armidale, Sydney, or online, our simple application process guides you through four key steps to joining our diverse international student community.

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Find a course

Choose your course from our comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs

Eligibility

Check the entry requirements and English language prerequisites for your chosen course

Documentation

Gather your supporting documents, including academic transcripts and English test results

Apply

Submit your application through our online portal or via an authorised UNE agent

Start Your UNE Journey

Take control of your future with our streamlined international student application portal. In just a few clicks, you'll have everything you need to begin your Australian education adventure:

Discover your perfect course match with our personalised search tool
Access comprehensive course details, from fees to professional accreditations
Submit and track your application in real-time
Upload documents securely at your convenience
Stay connected with direct communication channels
Receive and accept your offer online

Ready to join our vibrant global community? Our user-friendly portal guides you through every step, from course selection to accepting your offer. Start your application today and take the first step towards studying at one of Australia's most respected universities.

Ready to Start Your UNE Journey? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Your path to studying at UNE starts here. Discover our admissions process, check your eligibility, and track important application dates for international students.

Find the right course for you.

Begin your UNE journey today and take the first step towards your degree.
We have over 200 courses for you to choose from.

Application types and things you need to know!

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

  • Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
  • Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
  • International Exchange and Study Abroad
  • English Language Centre programs
  • Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Apply online

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

  • proof of completion
  • photo page from passport or another birth record
  • evidence of English language proficiency
  • any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.

Find out more about the admissions process and what happens after you submit your application.

Do not complete the online application form if you want to apply for admission to a PhD.

Instead, complete the International Students Candidature Application Form to apply for a Higher Degree by Research.

Domestic

Apply via the domestic student application portal if you are a:

  • Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
  • Dual citizen of Australia and another country
  • Permanent Resident of Australia

Note: If you are applying, or intend to apply to live in Australia permanently, you are an international student until the Australian Government grants you Permanent Residency. If you receive Permanent Residency after you are admitted as an international student, your status will change to domestic from the date of residency.

Please contact UNE's Student Central through the AskUNE site if you would like more information about residency.

Before you submit your application to UNE International, ask yourself:

The academic year at UNE is divided into three trimesters. Many coursework programs are available for commencing students in either Trimester 1 or 2. Only a limited number of courses (such as the Master of Nursing Practice) start in Trimester 3.

  • Trimester 1 — February to June
  • Trimester 2 — June to October
  • Trimester 3 — October to February
As a guide, submit applications for:
  • Trimester 1 (February-June) by the end of November of the previous year
  • Trimester 2 (June-October) by the end of May

We will consider late applications where possible.

If you apply to UNE through an approved agent, we will send all correspondence relating to your application to that agent.

Please make sure that all documents submitted with an application are certified copies. A certified copy is a photocopy of an original document, which has been certified as a true copy of the original by an authorised person (see list below).

To get a document certified:

  • Make a photocopy of the original document
  • Take the original and the copy to an authorised person

The certifier will add a statement to the photocopy, something like 'I certify that this is a true copy of the original document'. They must also include, on each of the photocopied documents:

  • their full name
  • signature
  • date
  • registration number (if any)
  • qualification or occupation which makes them eligible to certify documents

Ensure that the certification statement and certifier's details do not obscure any of the text on the copy.

Persons authorised to sign certified documents

  • Justice of the peace or bail justice
  • Public Notary
  • Barrister and solicitor
  • Registrar or deputy registrar of a court of law
  • A member of the police force
  • A registered medical practitioner, dentist or veterinary practitioner
  • A pharmacist
  • A manager of a bank.

To apply for advanced standing (credit for previous study), please follow the steps on the Advanced Standing page. Make sure to include certified copies of transcripts as well as full unit descriptions and syllabus for each unit.

Read UNE's policy on Advanced Standing on the Policies web page.

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