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UNSW College Academic English – Kensington

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Overview

UNSW College teaches University English Entry Course (UEEC) from its Kensington base in Sydney. The college occupies Building L5 on Anzac Parade, across from the main UNSW Sydney campus. It has dedicated study and collaboration spaces, with the university campus nearby. UEEC is designed for students who already have a conditional offer and need to meet its English requirement. It is particularly relevant if you want to practise the kind of reading, writing and classroom discussion expected in a degree or pathway program. Check your individual offer first, since the required English result and course length depend on your destination program. The Kensington location is useful for students who want to get familiar with the campus area before moving into a UNSW degree. The College positions UEEC for students headed to diplomas as well as undergraduate and postgraduate study. The relevant decision is which published pathway matches the destination course and English scores already on file.

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Courses

On-campus UEEC runs for 10, 15 or 20 weeks, with 20 class hours a week. The college assigns the pathway using your existing English results and the requirements for your next program. Academic tasks prepare you to work with source material, present ideas and participate in discussion. Students who pass UEEC can satisfy the English condition without another English test. Consult the intake schedule alongside your target program start date. UNSW College also offers an online version with separate delivery arrangements.

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Fees

For 2027, published UEEC tuition is AUD 6,950 for 10 weeks, AUD 10,425 for 15 weeks or AUD 13,900 for 20 weeks. The 2026 tuition for the same lengths was AUD 6,940, AUD 10,410 and AUD 13,880 respectively. These are course tuition figures. The shortest listed UEEC option is 10 weeks, so a four-week quote would not represent this program. Budget separately for accommodation, any placement charge, travel and applicable health cover. Ask the provider for a housing quote covering the actual course dates and confirm any charges listed on your offer before paying. The published 2027 rate is AUD 695 per week and the applicable tuition year is the calendar year of study. The 15-week option costs AUD 3,475 more than the 10-week option at the same rate. These are distinct placement lengths based on the English requirement, so a student should confirm the duration before budgeting. The College’s accommodation support page estimates a homestay application fee of AUD 350–450 and says rent is paid upfront. Those figures are separate from tuition and a provider must confirm the rental rate and exact billing dates.

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Accommodation

Adults can consider a college room, an apartment, a private share house or a homestay. The college describes adult homestay as a furnished private bedroom with breakfast and dinner. Housing is arranged through listed providers, so check the placement fee, bathroom arrangements and door-to-door journey before booking. Residential colleges vary in catering and contract length. Compare the full contract with the course dates, especially if you only need housing for a 10-week intake. College accommodation guidance lists Scape Kensington near the teaching site and several university-managed residential colleges. Check eligibility, cancellation terms and move-in dates directly with the operator.

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Location

Building L5, UNSW Sydney Campus, 223 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033, Australia

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