Visiting Researcher Program: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Sydney, Australia

Visiting Researcher Program

Australia

What will I learn?

The University of Sydney Visiting Researcher Program provides you with the exciting opportunity to add an international perspective to your education at an Australian university with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. You can complete a research period of one or two years under the supervision of a University of Sydney academic staff member on a non-award basis. You will receive an official University of Sydney academic transcript at the end of your study period to confirm that you were enrolled at the University of Sydney.

CRICOS

088555D

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$27,900.00 (15,51,293) per year
Living cost- a single student living away from home will require at least 1754 per month for accommodation, food, utilities and entertainment.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Camperdown/Darlington Campus

Superintendents House, 160 City Road,

Darlington,

New South Wales,

2008, SYDNEY, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$27,900.00 (15,51,293) per year
Living cost- a single student living away from home will require at least 1754 per month for accommodation, food, utilities and entertainment.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Camperdown/Darlington Campus

Superintendents House, 160 City Road,

Darlington,

New South Wales,

2008, SYDNEY, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for the Visiting Researcher Program you need to: have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree and submit substantiating evidence (testamur); provide evidence of written support with your supervisor at your home university and a supervisor at the University of Sydney who has agreed to supervise your research; provide a one page research proposal; have achieved a cumulative grade (across all results in your degree) of either 'Credit' or 'Good' average, or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale, or an average grade of 'C' or better on the European ECTS grading scale (or equivalent)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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