Mobility specification

Country:Australia

Institution:University of New South Wales

City:Sydney

Program:Faculty agreements

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Law

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?UNSW 6 credits = 8 ECTS

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The courses are made in a way that forces the students to learn continuously and earn grades for it, so it's not a "all-or-nothing" situation at the exams

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Absolutely, heaps of activities, whether it is sports, BBQs or sightseeing tours

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Interpretation services
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:35000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?An app called Flatmates is the most used one and that's how I found my accomodation as well.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?The public transport is quite expensive compared to Czechia, however groceries tend to be roughly the same.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Try to find a place close to the campus, so that you can walk/bike to school. Saves a ton on public transport in the long run. Also, cooking at home and bringing it to school saves a lot.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?In Sydney there is an Opal app. Outside just use google, actually very reliable. And an extra tip - from the beginning of this year they have FlixBuses in Australia!

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Obviously the city centre with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, try as much coastal walks as possible. Lot's of beautiful rooftop bars that offer nice views and they are quite affordable (Jimmy's Rooftop is forever in my heart).

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Honestly, anywhere because it's gonna be awesome regardless. But a few of my favourite locations: Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef, Jervis Bay for amazing beaches with kangaroos, Melbourne. And my personal favourite for untouched nature - Tasmania.

Share your best experience:Probably Tasmania in a campervan. Such beautiful nature with almost no tourists. I've been told it is similar to New Zealand, just cheaper and less crowded. Tassie is a must visit for sure

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?Online

What is needed?A lot of patience, it is annoying, but manageable.

How long does it take approximately?2 hours

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?I don't think so, everything is pretty straightforward. One extra tip for Sydney airport - UNSW offers a free taxi from the airport to your accomodation:)

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?If you're arriving in winter (July, August, partly September) be ready for low temperatures (like 12C), the famous Australian heat is yet to come at that time. Most houses are not insulated so be ready for that.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Choosing UNSW and coming to Australia was probably the single best decision of my life, honestly:)