About The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney is known for its forward-thinking attitude. As an ambitious institution, it counts many award-winners among its students and alumni. Some famous alumni include heart transplant surgeon Victor Chang, writer Clive James and lawmaker Michael Kirby.

The University of Sydney is currently ranked 4^th in the world and 1^st in Australia for graduate employability by the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings. It is also consistently placed among the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). With a reimagined undergraduate curriculum, cutting-edge facilities, inspirational academics and a vibrant campus life, it is a place where students can attain widely recognised and respected qualifications.

The University of Sydney offers Australia’s broadest range of disciplines, and its research focuses on finding solutions to society’s biggest challenges. With more than 400 areas of study to choose from, it has nine subjects which are ranked in the top ten in the world, and 28 others among the top 50 worldwide (2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject).

The university fosters an inclusive campus environment where everyone in its community has the right to feel safe and supported. Alongside a range of academic and professional support, students have access to more than 250 clubs and societies, a variety of health services and other on-campus support services. When it comes to studying and campus life, there are several educational, dining and sports facilities available to students.

Graduate outcomes

Students can progress their career as international students or graduates as they seek to build their careers in Australia, in another country, or back home. The university helps students to get started with a wide range of services which are specifically tailored for international students.

The career support offered by the university includes advice, events as well as programmes which are specifically designed to help international students boost their networks, understand the local job market, as well as use their time in Australia to develop their careers.

International student activities

The university assists international students in various ways, including employability initiatives, career development programmes, as well as links to alumni and industry.

Alumni and giving

The university offers many opportunities for its community to connect as well as expand their networks. It has over 380,000 alumni as well as more than 60,000 donors all across the world. Their global impact ranges from mentoring students to their support for life-changing research.

What’s new

Master of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.

The University of Sydney's Master of Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with a vast array of knowledge in fundamental cybersecurity concepts and future directions of the industry. It teaches analytical and technical skills needed to detect and assess cybersecurity threats, essential knowledge on privacy and security regulations as well as the ability to communicate findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

With the growing need for professionals in the discipline, now is the perfect time to explore a career in the field of cybersecurity. Visit the course website for more information on the course structure, costs and entry requirements.

Master of Data Science (online)

The Master of Data Science degree equips graduates to operate as a data scientist across a wide range of industries.

This degree explores the latest in data mining, machine learning and data visualisation to meet growing industry needs. It will help students to develop their analytical and technical skills to use data science to guide strategic decisions. They will study principles of data science, machine learning, data mining, visual analytics, and computational statistical methods, and can further enhance their knowledge in areas such as AI or data science for business.

Possible careers include becoming a data scientist for hire, building intelligent data-driven systems in an existing area of expertise (e.g. mining analyst), or improving scientific research through training in data management, analysis, and modelling.

Students will benefit from a multidisciplinary, innovative course structure and learn from international experts in AI and machine learning, with the added flexibility of being 100-percent online. Find out more.