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Our founding principle as Australia’s first university was that we would be a modern and progressive institution. It’s an ideal we still hold dear today.
When William Charles Wentworth proposed the idea of Australia’s first university in 1850, he imagined “the opportunity for the child of every class to become great and useful in the destinies of this country”.

Education

Study with us and be prepared for a future full of possibilities
Search for your dream course to study. Whether you’re starting out, looking to improve your career prospects, or pursuing a passion, we have the widest range of courses available in Australia.

Research

Our research is driven by the big picture. We take a problem and look at it from all angles, combining the expertise and talents of scholars from many disciplines.

Career

Career advice and thousands of student jobs on our database
Right from your first year at university, you have access to an abundance of career counselling services and resources to help put you in the best career position by the end of your degree.

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019

GSSA 2019

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.

Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction Awards

University Ranking

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2021

27

2020

27 4

2019

31

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2021

40 2

2020

42

2019

42

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2021

51 9

2020

60 -1

2019

59

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2020

74 6

2019

80 -12

2018

68

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

Services

Student services

Our team of compliance officers is here to help you with basic issues related to student visas and your studies in general.

We will support you by:

issuing new eCoEs for approved changes to your course duration
referring you to various support services on campus
sending newsletters with reminders about updates to student visa conditions and important semester dates.

Housing services

Whether you’re looking to join a residential college or set up a shared house off campus, there are many accommodation options for you to choose from. Our accommodation team can offer guidance on student accommodation in Sydney.

Library services

Our 11 libraries are located on different campuses and specialise in particular subjects. They have a wide range of facilities, including spaces for group and individual study.

Medical services

Your health and wellbeing is one of our top priorities. That’s why we encourage you to take advantage of the convenient healthcare facilities on our campuses.
Whether you’re in need of treatment for an injury, illness, or have any health concern, the University Health Service can help.

Student Life

Campus life

We offer a variety of on-campus options to suit different pockets
Living on campus puts you right in the heart of student life, so you can get the most out of your time at university.

Sports facilities

Keeping active is an important part of student life
Whether you’re training for a gold medal or looking for a spin, dance or Pilates class, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF) offers programs and membership options to suit everyone.

Student clubs

If you’re an undergraduate the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) is a student-run body that represents your rights and interests.
If you are a postgraduate coursework or research student, the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) provides you with assistance for academic or personal issues that you may experience.
The University of Sydney Union (USU) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides student programs and services. They oversee over 200 student clubs and societies that you can join even if you aren't a member.

Student Reviews

Educated people is always shining all the time even in the dark space. in the dark p

Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

The education system is good but it is still limited

amazing

Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars

It is a good university, they focus a lot in academics

The Dichotomy of the Student Experience

Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

The study experience in 2020 has rapidly changed when compared to previous years. The challenge of online learning systems was a highly prominent experience that has widened my view of communication and collaboration in the field of academia. Online lectures were definitely much more efficient as they were interaction-based. However, some subjects that taught more...

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