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AGSM International Exchange Fact Sheet 2023-2024
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms Bronwen Black
Full-time Exchange Coordinator
AGSM Student Experience
E: studentexperience@agsm.edu.au
T: +61 2 9931 9400
AGSM Programs
AGSM Building, Room LG31
Gate 11, Botany Street, UNSW
Kensington NSW 2052
AUSTRALIA
AGSM @ UNSW Business School has 45 years history of leadership in
Australia, and our globally ranked MBA programs are taught by
internationally recognised faculty with industry experience. AGSM students
are immersed in active learning experiences and exposed to practical skills
and tools they can immediately apply to real-world business problems.
The AGSM Full-Time MBA consistently ranks in the top 100 global MBA
programs and in 2021 ranked 79
th
in the Financial Times UK Rankings and
35
th
in the QS Global MBA 2022 Rankings. It is one of the top full-time
programs in Australia and is ranked 8
th
in the world for non-US two-year
MBA programs according (Forbes biennial rankings 2019).
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) was established in
1949 and has over 59,000 students, including 7,000+ international
students from 128+ countries. UNSW offers more than 300 undergraduate
and 600 postgraduate programs and has developed an extensive network
of alumni chapters throughout Asia, Europe and the US. The main UNSW
campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, five kilometres from
Bondi Beach and seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney.
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The AGSM Full-time MBA program underwent a significant review in 2021 including changes
to duration and commencement date. As a result, electives in the Full-time MBA program
may not coincide with established exchange periods. Incoming exchange students may also
choose electives from our part-time MBA programs in Term 3 2023 and Term 1 2024, term
dates are in the table below. Please note that Term 1 2024 has a later start and finish date
than the Full-time MBA program’s Term 4 previously offered and may not fit with some
programs.
Important Dates
Term 1 2024
School nomination deadline
1 September 2023 (or as agreed)
Student application due date
29 September 2023
Orientation: online / in-person events
5 - 10 Feb 2024 (TBC)
Term duration
12 Feb - 4 May 2024 (TBC)
AGSM offers a variety of elective courses in the following subject disciplines: Accounting,
Finance, Economics, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Social Impact, Innovation,
Sustainability, Statistics, Operations Management and General Management.
Course Enrolment
The enrolment period begins approximately two months before the beginning of a
corresponding term. The Exchange Coordinator will update incoming students regarding
course availability and will enrol incoming students in their courses. Some courses have
limited spots, so students are required to provide the Exchange Coordinator with one back-
up option.
Study Load
A standard full-time load in the AGSM MBA equals three courses or 18 units of credit (UOC).
Each elective course has 6UOC and 36 contact hours per term. Therefore, a standard full-
time load is equivalent to 108 contact hours. Students studying on a student visa must
maintain at least 18UOC during their term of study (more information regarding student visas
below).
Exchange students may be required to undertake more than three standard AGSM MBA
elective courses (maximum is four) to comply with their home institution’s requirements.
Exchange students will only be permitted to enrol in less than a full-time load at AGSM if their
home institution specifies this requirement and if they meet their visa needs.
Please see below a list of documents that must be submitted by the application due date for
the term of study at AGSM.
For students who choose to study on
a student visa:
For students who choose to study on
a tourist visa:
• Completed application survey
• Copy of passport
• Headshot (jpeg/png)
• Updated CV*
• OSHC (details on page 4)
• IELTS or TOEFL if applicable**
• Completed application survey
• Copy of passport
• Headshot (jpeg/png)
• Updated CV*
• Health Insurance (details below)
• IELTS or TOEFL if applicable**
*Minimum of 2 years’ professional or management experience post completion of an
undergraduate degree. In lieu of this, equivalent relevant experience may also be
considered. Please check with your home school if you wish to be considered without the
professional or management experience prerequisites.
**For further information please refer to the Incoming Exchange Policy on our International
Study Options site, found in the Joining AGSM on exchange section.
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Students will need to obtain a visa to study on the exchange program at AGSM. We
recommend that students contact the Australian embassy nearest to them or search the
Department of Home Affairs: Immigration and Citizenship website to determine which visa will
best suit their individual needs and the steps required to complete the visa application.
Student Visa
Exchange students intending to study on a student visa must purchase Overseas Student
Health Cover (OSHC) prior to arriving in Australia and maintain OSHC for the entire time that
they are in Australia. This is a student visa condition required by the Australian Government.
UNSW’s preferred OSHC provider is: Medibank Private. For further information about other
OSHC providers, please refer to the Fact Sheet on the Department of Health website.
Tourist Visa
Please note that students on tourist visas are not eligible to purchase the compulsory
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), however you must obtain travel insurance with an
alternate insurance provider. This link may help: http://www.iselect.com.au/overseas-visitors-
cover/
Working Holiday Visa
For students under the age of 30 and holder of a specific passport (noted on the site), the
Working Holiday visa may be an option.
Please confirm the term dates and expected arrival dates with the AGSM Exchange
Coordinator before booking your flights. Once you have made your travel arrangements,
please advise AGSM of your arrival date.
AGSM does not provide accommodation for students. Students should be aware that housing
and living costs will vary considerably depending on whether students join shared
accommodation or establish their own accommodation.
Please see a rough guideline for budgeting purposes below (the costs identified below are
indicative only and will vary according to location and individual needs):
Weekly cost (AUD)
Shared house or flat
One-bedroom unit
On campus (college)
Rent
A$200–A$300
A$400–A$550
A$445
Internet and phone
A$20–A$55
A$20–A$55
$0
Food (groceries and eating out)
A$80–A$200
A$80–A$200
$0
Gas and electricity
A$35–A$140
A$35–A$140
$0
Transport to uni
A$40
A$40
$0
Average weekly cost
A$476.50
A$701.50
A$445
Total annual cost
A$24,778
A$36,478
A$23,140
More information on living costs can be found here
Please note that students should also consider the additional costs involved in establishing their accommodation. As new
tenants, students are likely to be required to pay a bond, usually of one month’s rent, but at the very least two week’s rent, in
advance.
In most instances, students will also be responsible for paying connection fees associated with the establishment of gas,
telephone and electricity service. Most Sydney apartments are unfurnished, so students should also budget for the purchase of
essential household items (furniture, linen, kitchen utensils, etc.)
Occasionally the UNSW Student Accommodation service may have some short-term and private furnished rental options. It’s
also a good idea join UNSW and AGSM Student Facebook groups to enquire about housing.
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Career Resources
AGSM Career Accelerator services provide various online career resources including a full
range of tools for developing self-awareness, networking, job search strategy, handling
interviews and dealing with job offers.
Recruitment
AGSM Career Accelerator develops and maintains strong relationships with companies who
enjoy having MBA graduates in their organisation. Successfully aligning the skills and
experience of MBAs with the needs of the business is a key objective. AGSM Career
Accelerator continually market to previous and prospective recruiters and leverage off our
strong alumni base.
Career Accelerator Workshops and Events
Dependent on demand, various workshops and events are arranged to assist students. These
include case study workshops, industry overviews, image & attitude workshops and
networking/social events, at which there is an opportunity to mix and meet with company
representatives.
The AGSM Student Experience team is your point of contact for all questions, and we aim to
help you however we can. In addition, there are a rich variety of supports offered by UNSW:
Accommodation
Financial
Matters
Study
concerns
Health and
wellbeing
Relationships
For assistance with any of the above please refer to the UNSW Student Support and
Development website.
International Student Services
UNSW’s International Student Experience unit provides a range of services and programs to
help international students succeed in their studies and adapt to life in Australia
Academic Skills Support
The Academic Skills Support service provides a wide range of academic support services to
students enrolled in AGSM Programs. All services are free, and individual consultations are
completely confidential.
Continually improving your language and communication skills is essential for your success at
university and in the workplace. Browse the activities and resources in UNSW’s English
Language Success page, or book a one-on-one appointment with an Academic Learning
Facilitator.
Counselling and Psychological Services
The Counselling Service provides confidential consultations to students about a range of
issues such as planning and decision making, problem-solving, social and emotional
development and dealing with grievances.
University Health Service
The University Health Service provides a full general practice and physiotherapy service.
International students covered by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) will be charged a
small fee to be paid at the time of consultation. Refunds can be claimed from the provider.
When visiting a doctor, you must pay for the services at the time of consultation.
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