Based on 6 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at University of New South Wales
6 exchange students went to University of New South Wales in Sydney and rated the experience 9.2/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate UNSW
Average scores from the 6 students who reviewed their exchange at University of New South Wales.
- Overall experience9.2/10
- University life4.3/10
- Social life3.8/10
- Housing4.7/10
- Travel4.8/10
Classes & academics at UNSW
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at UNSW:
“The campus is lovely, so green and so many different places to sit outside (plug sockets and desks outside are the norm). I’ve only been on the Kensington campus and I love it. However, they have different (longer) semesters than other unis, but finish a lot earlier in the year, but i believe they’re changing this soon. Enrollment was easy as well. I would recommend UNSW, but do research on what things you want - …”
“The campus is not the prettiest necessarily but there are multiples libraries to study in and nice cafes that have decent food. It also has a lot of space to sit outside to do your work. Finding your classroom can be a bit confusing, but you get used to it. Getting your student ID and finding information is really easy as you get detailed instructions for that at the beginning”
Courses students took
- Happiness & Philosophy
- I haven’t done history since year 9
- I recommend Sports and Law
- I was doing research at the uni
- I’m a Media student
- So I don't know about the classes
- We got industry talks from them. However
Where exchange students at UNSW live
How the 6 students who went to UNSW lived during their exchange:
- Coliving or shared flat33%
2 students
- Student residence33%
2 students
- Private apartment17%
1 students
- Airbnb17%
1 students
Living in Sydney
Your exchange at UNSW happens in Sydney — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of UNSW
Written by exchange students who went to UNSW.
- Madeleine8/10
Full year 2025
The campus is lovely, so green and so many different places to sit outside (plug sockets and desks outside are the norm). I’ve only been on the Kensington campus and I love it. However, they have different (longer) semesters than other unis, but finish a lot earlier in the year, but i believe they’re changing this soon. Enrollment was easy as well. I would recommend UNSW, but do research on what things you want - they have a lot more assessments that are worth less percentage wise which means the workload is more consistent but now i’m used to it i think i prefer. Things like weekly quizzes…
- Lukas9/10
Fall 2024
The campus is not the prettiest necessarily but there are multiples libraries to study in and nice cafes that have decent food. It also has a lot of space to sit outside to do your work. Finding your classroom can be a bit confusing, but you get used to it. Getting your student ID and finding information is really easy as you get detailed instructions for that at the beginning
- Carmen10/10
Fall 2025
The campus is amazing, the classes are quite nice and they keep doing events and giving free stuff. Professors and staff are easily approachable, nevertheless, they are harsh graders and it is nearly impossible to get more than an 85/100.
- Thijs9/10
Fall 2025
The campus is nice and lots of places to get food or study. Registration was very slow for me especially getting the Visa through the uni. I would pick UNSW again, but Sydney also has many other great universities
- Daisy9/10
Full year 2025
UNSW communication before i got to Australia was confusing for me and stressful but i managed to do all the admin sucessfully. Quiet campus as Unsw is a commuter uni
- John10/10
Fall 2025
I would try another uni in Sydney. The uni was too international
Questions about exchange at UNSW
- Is University of New South Wales good for exchange students?
- The 6 exchange students who reviewed University of New South Wales on Studcasa rated their experience 9.2/10 overall, with university life at 4.3/10. Their reviews cover 2024 to 2025.
- Where do exchange students at UNSW live?
- The most common choice among the 6 students who answered was Coliving or shared flat (33%). The Sydney housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to University of New South Wales?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Sydney: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 6 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at University of New South Wales, between 2024 and 2025. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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