Your arrival in Australia checklist

Checklist - Essential tasks

  1. Ensure you have a valid visa by checking the info on this page, and if you have to apply for a new visa you can do so here
  2. Ensure you have a valid Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (ECoE)
  3. Make sure you have organised your Overseas Health Cover
  4. Update your contact details in myUNSW, including your phone number, address and emergency contact information
  5. Check the latest COVID-19 updates for travellers entering Australia.

Checklist - Accommodation

  1. Start to look at your permanent accommodation options in Sydney, cost of living and travelling to campus.

Checklist - everything else you need to know!

  1. Familiarise yourself with our Safety in Australia page
  2. Check out the UNSW International Student Life website
  3. When you arrive at UNSW, check into the International Student Welcome Centre on Campus! Chat to our friendly cultural mentors, pick up freebies and get help with navigating the start of your university life at UNSW
  4. Get your ID Card from The Nucleus: Student Hub.
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