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University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia · Australia's first university, ranked among the world's top 50

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The City

Study In Australia's Global Harbour City

Sydney's iconic sandstone Quadrangle sits minutes from the CBD, giving students direct access to Australia's largest concentration of finance, media and tech employers.

Overview

Why Choose University of Sydney

Australia's first university, Sydney pairs a globally recognised business school with an enormous, engaged alumni network across every industry — a real advantage when it comes to internships and graduate hiring.

1850
Founded
73k+
Total Students
150+
Countries Represented
Top 50
Global Ranking

Australia's First University

Founded in 1850, with a reputation that opens doors globally.

Iconic Sandstone Campus

A historic city-centre campus recognised the world over.

Strong Alumni Network

One of the largest, most engaged alumni bases in Australia.

Top-Ranked Business School

Sydney's business degrees rank among the world's best.

Programs

Popular Courses

Bachelor of CommerceMD Medicine LLB LawMSc Health MBABA Arts
Admissions

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Requirements

80%+ average in senior secondary, IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), with higher entry scores for medicine and law.

Postgraduate Requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree with a credit average or higher, and program-specific prerequisites for professional degrees.

Intakes & Deadlines

Two main intakes — February (primary) and July (secondary) — with rolling applications recommended 6–8 months ahead.

Affordability

Scholarships At Sydney

Sydney Scholars International and Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships offer partial to full tuition funding for outstanding applicants, alongside faculty-specific research funding at postgraduate level.

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