Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:
Secondary education qualifications
Higher education study
Diploma and other post-secondary studies
Foundation studies
an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate Diploma
International direct entry
Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification
Calculating your CBSE Score:
Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.
Calculating your HKDSE Score:
Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
Calculating your Singapore A Levels:
Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
International ATAR
80.0
UNSW Foundation Studies GPA
7.3
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
10.0
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
29.0
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
1170.0
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney). If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.