The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1850, it is Australia’s first university, and a member of the ‘Group of Eight’, Australia’s premier research intensive universities. We are consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and the top three in Australia. A range of our subjects currently rank among the top 20 in the 2016 QS World University Rankings, including Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Medicine and Law. When you study at the University of Sydney, you will join a vibrant community of more than 50,000 of the world’s brightest minds, including some 10,000 international students from 145 countries. It’s a truly international, inclusive environment where new ideas are created and unique perspectives are encouraged. Whether you are seeking to take your career to the next level or change your professional direction, you will be inspired and supported by our campus community to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Ideal Location

The University is located in Sydney, Australia’s most dynamic, exciting and culturally diverse city. Sydney ranked number one in Australia and number four worldwide in the QS Best Student City list.^ This list rates cities on affordability, quality of living, employer activity and diversity of students. The University of Sydney has a network of teaching locations spread throughout the Sydney area and beyond. We have been named in the world’s top 10 most beautiful universities by the United Kingdom’s Daily Telegraph and the United States-based Huffington Post.*

Students at our Camperdown/ Darlington Campus enjoy heritage-listed sandstone buildings standing side by side with modern facilities surrounded by parklands. Our main campus is also close to Sydney’s central business district and sandy beaches. The areas that surround our beautiful, historic campus are cosmopolitan and multicultural, with the vibrant suburb of Newtown, eclectic Glebe Point Road, and the youthful and bustling Central Park precinct just a short walk away.  The Camperdown /Darlington Campus is located near Central and Redfern train stations, with major bus routes running right to our doorstep.

^QS Best Student City Rankings 2013

*Daily Telegraph August 2012 and The Huffington Post July 2013

Dynamic study options

The University offers the most comprehensive range of degrees, majors and individual subject choices of any university in Australia, taught in 16 Faculties across eight campuses. Areas of study Agriculture and Environment, Architecture, Design and Planning, Arts, Social Sciences, Dentistry, Economics, Business, Education, Social Work, Engineering, Information Technologies, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Science, Veterinary Science and Visual Arts.

Excellence in teaching and research

With state-of-the art technical, computing and research facilities and the largest university library in the southern hemisphere, you will have all the tools you need to learn and contribute to world-class research and discoveries. The University offers the widest range of research programs in Australia and is one of the top recipients of Australian government research funding.

We attract some of the best academics in the world to Sydney: people whose brilliance, passion and academic rigor drives them to make a difference in their area of expertise. That’s why they make great teachers. The faculty is a mix of local and internationally recruited academics with extensive teaching, business and industry expertise. They bring years of knowledge gained from research in their respective fields into the classroom, providing students with a stimulating academic environment. The University has an exceptional staff/student ratio with smaller, more personal classes, allowing the lecturers to cater to the students’ individual needs.

Over the past 160 years, The University has maintained a long and proud tradition of excellence in education, and has been relentless in its efforts to provide a fertile environment where the brightest minds flourish. 

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

As a global university, many of the degrees offered at the University of Sydney have a strong international emphasis. They offer comprehensive exchange programs that will allow you to travel and experience a different culture while you learn.  We will put you in touch with a world of possibilities through our international affiliations, industry and alumni mentoring programs and innovative partnerships. We believe that your ability to succeed depends on the opportunity to immerse yourself within a practical business environment before you graduate. Through our Industry Placement Program we give high-performing students the opportunity to work in leading international or local businesses. Our students are directly involved with business, industry and government through internships, on-the-job projects, workshops and other learning activities. Major areas of research at Sydney include:

To find the course of your interest, visit the Course Search page on the University’s website.

Alternatively, you could browse the Undergraduate Prospectus.

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

Being among the top research universities in the world, the University of Sydney fosters a research culture that offers students plenty of challenges and opportunities for growth. Students and staff at the University produce groundbreaking work across a wide range of disciplines that make a real difference to the way we work and live. The major areas of research at the University are listed here.

The University of Sydney has extensive state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. The University provides first class support to help researchers seek funding, as well as strategic advice and direction on research programs. The University has two of Australia’s Centres of Excellence, hosts two major National Research Facilities and is an active participant in twenty-two Cooperative Research Centres. The University offers the largest and widest range of higher degree research programs in Australia. To apply for a research degree at the University, click here. International PhD applicants should refer to scholarships for international students for a selection of available scholarships.

HOW TO APPLY for Research Programs

STEP 1

Consider your research subject and check the entry conditions for your course (master’s degree or PhD).

STEP 2

Identify and make an enquiry to a potential academic supervisor using the Research Supervisor Connect website. Include initial study plans, educational background and relevant work experience details.

STEP 3

Develop and submit a research proposal (500 to 1000 words) and include the following information:

• title: working title for the project
• academic staff contact: name(s) of the academic staff with whom you have discussed your proposal and, if relevant, a potential supervisor
• objectives: what aims does the work have?
• synopsis: briefly describe the key aspects of what you will be investigating
• background: describe what research has already been done in relation to your topic
• significance: why is the topic important?

STEP 4

Apply and submit your completed application with the relevant documents including the details of two academic referees. You can apply direct to the University

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

The University of Sydney campuses are a unique blend of neo-gothic sandstone history complete with gargoyles, cloisters and courtyards and contemporary, well-equipped architecture, offering the highest quality teaching, learning and research facilities. Lecture theatres with state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities, labs with all the latest technology, farms and clinics are surrounded by spacious lawns and courtyards.

The University has eight different teaching campuses spread throughout the Sydney area. Each of them have well-stocked specialist libraries, on-campus student amenities, and are linked by public transport. Life on campus includes joining one of over 200 clubs and societies, participating in sporting activities, visiting the University’s museums and art galleries, attending a concert, or just sitting in one of the many coffee shops chatting with friends between lectures.  The University of Sydney Union’s O-Week activities will introduce you to the clubs and societies, sporting clubs and student facilities on campus. Some examples of the clubs on campus as below

• Ekansh Indian Cultural Society
• Sydney University Pakistani Culture Appreciation Society
• Sydney University Sikh Society
• Tamil Society (SUTS)

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

Once you get to Sydney, remember you’re not alone. We offer a wide range of services to help you make the most of your time here, prepare for life beyond university, and help you if times get tough. The extra-curricular sporting and recreational amenities, clubs and societies available to students are second to none. The University of Sydney’s student support services have been rated as the best at any Australian university.

ü  Academic Support – Learning assistance

ü  Banking, shopping and food outlets

ü  Childcare

ü  Clubs, societies, sport and fitness facilities

ü  Designated international student advisers

ü  Disability support

ü  Employment services / Career Centre

ü  Health and counselling

ü  Information technology support

ü  International Student Advisers

ü  Language and academic support

ü  Library services

ü  On-arrival reception and orientation programs

ü  Peer Assisted study sessions

ü  Peer Mentoring sessions

ü  Prayer and worships rooms

ü  Student Accommodation Services

ü  Student associations

For a complete list of support services offered to international students, click here.

Accommodation options
The University's Student Accommodation Services is able to assist you to find on-campus and off-campus accommodation by providing information about a wide range of accommodation options. Whether you live on or off campus or are here for the summer, you will find yourself living in one of Sydney's suburbs. You may apply to live in one of the University's on-campus accommodation or be looking for assistance in your off-campus accommodation search. We can help simplify finding a place to live. The University of Sydney will create a new vibrant and engaging community in Camperdown and Darlington by revamping the Queen Mary Building (QMB) and the former Shepherd Centre and Boundary Lane Children’s Centre as student accommodation.

Transport and security
The University is easily accessible by train, bus, car and bicycle and is committed to ensuring a safe campus. Stringent security systems and safety initiatives are in place within each campus, to ensure students get to enjoy a safe environment to study and live in. In order to make sure you get the best value for your transport dollar you should visit:

• Timetables, fares and general transport information
• Sydney buses
• Sydney trains

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

Undergraduate

To apply for an undergraduate course at the University of Sydney, you need to meet certain requirements – these are known as the minimum eligibility criteria.

• have an acceptable senior secondary qualification from your high school (or completed at least one full-time year in a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification at a recognised tertiary institution)
• have achieved certain grades in your senior secondary studies or accepted tertiary studies.
• meet the English language requirements
• meet any special entry requirements such as health or security checks or submission of a portfolio – check the details for your specific degree using Find a course

If you don’t have an acceptable senior secondary or tertiary qualification, there are some other options. You could enroll in the University of Sydney Foundation Program, and complete a course, equivalent to a final-year secondary qualification in Australia. Likewise, if you don’t meet the English language requirements, you could enroll in an English preparation course at the University’s Centre for English Teaching.

Postgraduate

To be considered for admission to a postgraduate coursework program at the University of Sydney, you need to meet certain requirements. These are known as minimum eligibility criteria, and usually include:

• an acceptable academic qualification
• evidence that you meet the English language requirements, and
• compliance with any special entry requirements for your specific course.

As a postgraduate student, you need to apply to the University of Sydney using our online application system.

• First, select the course you want to apply for using Find a Course. Prepare yourself to apply well in advance of the closing date as places are limited.
• Look at the section for ‘International applicants’, click on ‘apply now’, select your entry year and semester, then click on ‘apply directly’.
• You will be directed to the University of Sydney online application portal, where you can fill in your application form.
• Remember to attach all the relevant documentation. If your application is approved for admission, you may be required to provide original or original certified documents.
• Pay the application processing fee ($100).
• When you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email from the University.
• Once your application has been processed by the University, you will receive notification about whether you have been successful in gaining a place in your preferred course.
• If successful, the University will send you a ‘firm’ or ‘conditional’ offer.
• Accept your offer, and accept/decline any credit for previous studies.
• Enrol with your faculty and choose your units of study.

Scholarships

While some scholarships are offered by the University, there are many others offered by the Australian government to international students. The eligibility criteria for each of them are different. Scholarships for international students are administered by the International Office. Please contact them for specific queries regarding these scholarships.

For information on Undergraduate scholarships, click here.
For information on Postgraduate scholarships, click here.

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

“In high school I realised that I wanted to pursue a career in engineering given my attraction to problem solving. During my degree, I undertook an internship and then an industry placement scholarship with Qantas. After graduation, they offered me a position as an aircraft performance analyst.”

SATVEER SINGH BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (MECHATRONIC) (SPACE)

“I was attracted to study project management because of the rapid growth of projects in the banking and financial services sector. The skills I have developed through the Master of Project Management are in high demand and have opened doors to different areas of business development that would not have been available to me otherwise.”

SWATI VEDI - MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Hanif Khan from Northern India has spent the past six months in rural New South Wales, Australia, learning how to breed wheat that is more resistant to rust - a disease which can cause widespread losses in wheat crops. A recipient of an Australia Awards Endeavour Research Fellowship, Khan has been studying at the University of Sydney's Plant Breeding Institute in Cobbitty, New South Wales.

"After rice, wheat is the most important crop in India. Recently, wheat rust disease has become a serious problem in Northern India affecting the livelihood of farmers and impacting food security. The scholarship has given me the opportunity to study at the world's finest institution that specialises in rust resistance in wheat," Khan said.

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.