The Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS) is for the admission of undergraduate students to UNSW Faculty of Engineering degree programs (including the BSc Computer Science and BSc Food Science & Technology).

Admission Process for Entry to UNSW Faculty of Engineering Programs in 2008:



UAI 88.00+ Admission on basis of UAI (or equivalent)
UAI 75.00-87.95 Admission on basis of FEAS



FEAS Structure
The cut-off for admission to UNSW engineering programs in 2008 is expected to be a UAI (or equivalent) of 88.00. From experience the Faculty of Engineering has identified that a UAI (or equivalent) of 88.00 or above is an indication that domestic and international students who have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification have a good chance of success in our programs and these students will be considered for admission to UNSW Engineering programs on the basis of their UAI (or equivalent) only.

Below a UAI (or equivalent) of 88.00 the Faculty recognises that there are a number of factors which signal the potential of students to succeed in engineering programs. These factors include the UAI (or equivalent), ability in Mathematics, Physical Science, design and problem solving and attitude and motivation toward engineering studies.

Students who achieve a UAI (or equivalent) between 75.00 and 87.95 will be considered for admission under the Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS).

Step 1 UAI (or equivalent) 75.00-87.95
Step 2 Subjects Performance in relevant HSC subjects/Australian Yr12 subjects
Step 3 Interview*
* Application required Interview to assess additional factors related to engineering studies


If you anticipate achieving a UAI (or equivalent) between 75.00 and 87.95 then to maximise your opportunities for admission you are strongly encouraged to submit an application for an interview under the Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS). At the interview, you will be able to meet with Engineering staff, exchange information and show how you are suited to engineering studies.

Applicants who do not submit a FEAS application for an interview will be considered under Step 1 and 2 of the Scheme.

Both 2007 Australian Year 12 and other applicants (incl. IB, NCEA Level 3) are eligible to apply for FEAS Step 3. Domestic applicants who have undertaken post-secondary or tertiary studies (eg. TAFE, University) do not need to apply under this scheme as they will be considered on the basis of data received from the UAC. For information on the UAC application process visit www.uac.edu.au.

Please use the link below to access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)and the online application system. FEAS Round Three* applications closed 5:00pm 17 January 2008, with interviews held 22 January 2008 at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Only applicants who achieved a UAI between 75 and 88 will be allocated a January 2008 interview. Please note that a Round Three interview will not affect the UAC Main Round Offers released on 17 January 2008. There is no guarantee that following the Main Round of Offers (released on 17 January 2008) the UNSW Faculty of Engineering will still have places available for the Late Round of Offers (closing 22 January 2008).

* Applications for a Round One FEAS interview closed Friday 14 September 2007 and interviews were held on 26-27 September and 2-4 October 2007. Applications for a Round Two FEAS interview closed Thursday 20 December 2007 and interviews were held on 3-4 January 2008.

Please note all domestic applicants must still lodge a UAC application for admission, and all offers are made through UAC (www.uac.edu.au). International applicants who are completing an Australian Year 12 qualification – whether in Australia or overseas – must lodge a UAC application for admission, and all offers are made through UAC (www.uac.edu.au)