UNSW Sydney

From my experience, Medibank Comprehensive OSHC is the best choice. The UNSW health service bulk bills directly with them, which makes everything super convenient. Highly recommend it.

I've been at UNSW for a bit now and I'm honestly impressed that mental health sessions are covered by insurance for international students. That's a huge plus. Plus, people here aren't really hung up on societal expectations, which makes the vibe pretty relaxed.

I studied Actuarial and Computer Science at UNSW while working full-time as an intern in my final year. I managed to average over 80 but felt highly burnt out. My advice: start assignments early, keep up hobbies, do minimal extra work at your job, and maintain a support network. If you can't balance everything, drop work first because marks are permanent and burnout is serious.

Having a Medibank office right on campus is super convenient for sorting out claims or any issues. It makes managing health insurance a breeze without having to go off-campus.

I got into UNSW through the Gateway program in 2022. It looked at my year 11 results and I had to put it as my top UAC preference. They assigned a University Ambassador who checked in on me during first year, and I received a $6000 scholarship. This year, it's a guaranteed $1000 with a chance at $10,000. The chances of getting in are high—everyone from my school did. For the application, make it personal; I even talked about Minecraft Redstone for Civil Engineering.

I tutored for a term as a software engineering grad. Work-life balance is okay—I still hit the gym and go out a couple times a week. The pay is decent for extra spending and saving. Stress mainly comes from public speaking, but teaching genuinely improves my expertise. Overall, it's worth it if you value independence and sharpening your skills.

I've studied at UTS and UOW, and honestly, the teaching at UNSW is a step up. It's more focused, which can come off as a bit intense, but the quality is there. Also, from what I've heard from hiring managers, top-tier unis like UNSW often get first pick, even if it's not the only thing that matters. So yeah, it's a solid choice if you want good teaching and a stronger shot at job interviews.

I think Medibank is probably the best choice for health insurance because they have an office right on campus. That way, if anything happens, you can just walk over and ask questions. It's really convenient.

I looked into health insurance options for international students at UNSW. Honestly, there's hardly any difference between the insurers except for the price tag. I checked OSHC Australia's website to compare and found Medibank had the highest rates. It feels like you're just paying more for the same coverage.

I found that counselling is free but there's such high demand that after your first appointment you might wait 2-4 weeks for the next one. The health service isn't exactly free either—if you're an international student with Medibank, you don't pay anything since it's covered, but with other providers you pay upfront and then claim it back. Same sort of deal with Medicare, if I remember correctly. It's decent, but the wait times could be improved.

I looked into health insurance for UNSW. The university's recommended option is pricier but includes counselling and higher pharmacy limits. I switched to Medibank Essentials OHSC, which saved me $100-200 and still covers visa requirements. Just note that UNSW Health Service only direct bills to Medibank, Bupa, and one other—so with other insurers you pay first and claim later.

I had a similar experience this term—most of my class feels the same. Many lecturers are clearly intelligent, but teaching requires more than that. They just read slides, barely speak English, and don't help us understand. For a university that proudly claims to be top 20 in the world and charges high fees, this is really disappointing. Students have every right to complain.

I'm from the US and did my PhD at UNSW. The education was lackluster compared to back home — no general curriculum, fewer specialist courses, and the university clearly prioritizes profit and research over teaching. Definitely not worth the high tuition. But Sydney itself is fantastic: much safer, better healthcare, decent public transport, and a higher quality of life despite the cost. So the university disappointed, but living here was great.