How does UNSW Sydney prepare you for a global career

Thinking about your career after graduation?

Whether you want to work in Australia, return home or explore overseas opportunities – a UNSW Sydney degree positions you for long-term success on a global scale.

1. Gain a globally recognised degree

Our global rankings and employer reputation give you a competitive edge – whether you're applying in Australia or around the world.

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The university is also recognised for producing Australia’s Most Employable Graduates for ((rank.AFR-TOP-100-NUMBER-YEARS)) (AFR Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards, ((rank.AFR-TOP-100-YEAR))).

2. Be job-ready with internships and placements

Many UNSW degrees include Work Integrated Learning (WIL), like internships and work experience placements, to boost your employability when you graduate. 

You’ll work directly with industry and community partners on real-world projects, so that you can apply your learning, gain degree credits and graduate with practical experience.

3. Build in-demand soft skills 

We know that communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills, are the top three soft skills employers seek in today's job market, followed by problem solving and collaboration. While you’re studying, we’ll help you develop these professional skills through project-based learning with your peers.

What skills do Australian employers look for?

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4. Access career development programs and resources

5. Launch your startup

Did you know that UNSW produces the most CEOs than any other Australian university? 

If you are passionate about starting your own business, UNSW is the place for you, as it is widely recognised as Australia’s most entrepreneurial university. UNSW Founders is one of the biggest student and alumni startup programs in Australia.* It offers workshops, accelerators and mentoring to equip you with the entrepreneurial skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving career landscape.

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6. Access faculty career support

Each faculty at UNSW has initiatives, support services and programs that aim to enhance your employability.

7. Build connections beyond graduation

When you graduate from UNSW, you’ll join our global alumni network which spans more than 140 countries. Be mentored, inspired and supported by industry leaders who value progress for all. Thousands of past students have used this global network to find job opportunities that accelerated their careers or set them on an exciting new path.

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8. Start your global career

Our employability initiatives will set you up for success wherever you launch your career. As a UNSW international student, you’ll have access to many employability services during your studies and for up to 18 months after graduation to help you transition into the workforce. You will be able to:

• Access the UNSW job board

• Understand your post-study visa work rights

• Book one-on-one sessions with career coaches

• Attend employer networking events

Meet Imad, a UNSW graduate living his dream in Sydney

International student Imad Khan moved to Sydney to study a Master of Design at UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture. Now, he’s working with industry-leading architects to design future cities at one of Australia’s top architectural firms. 

Every morning, Imad admires the iconic view of Sydney Harbour from his office, and it all began at UNSW. 

With an Australian post-study work visa, Imad has had access to career-defining opportunities that he may not have had back home. The visa enabled Imad to accelerate his career by entering the Australian job market, with the backing of a highly reputable UNSW master degree. 

"At UNSW, you need to work with people who come from different backgrounds with different skill sets. They have different ideas and different approaches to design. You will learn how to work in a group dynamic," Imad says. "This has helped me with my career a lot, as when you move into professional practices, it's all about navigating among different people."