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Bachelor's programmes
Engineering & Technology (17)
- Bachelor Architecture and Environments
- B.Eng. Engineering Honours (Civil)
- Bachelor Engineering Honours and Arts
- Bachelor Engineering Honours and Commerce
- Bachelor Engineering Honours and Laws
- Bachelor Engineering Honours and Science
- Bachelor Music Studies (Honours)
Arts, Design & Architecture (15)
- Bachelor Architecture and Environments
- B.A. Arts
- Bachelor Arts and Laws
- Bachelor Arts and Social Work
- Bachelor Composition
- Bachelor Design Computing
- Bachelor Design Computing (Honours)
- Bachelor Design in Architecture
- Bachelor Design in Architecture (Honours)
- Bachelor Engineering Honours and Arts
- Bachelor Music Education
- Bachelor Music Studies (Honours)
- Bachelor Performance
- Bachelor Visual Arts
Medicine & Health (10)
- BSc/BAdvStudies Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
- Bachelor Diagnostic Radiography
- Bachelor Exercise Physiology
- B.Sc. Medical Science
- Bachelor Nursing - Advanced Studies
- Bachelor Oral Health
- Bachelor Pharmacy
- Bachelor Physiotherapy
- Bachelor Speech Pathology
- Bachelor Veterinary Biology
Social Sciences (10)
- Bachelor Commerce
- Bachelor Commerce (Honours)
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor Economics (Honours)
- Bachelor Economics and Laws
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Social Work
Business & Management (9)
- Bachelor Commerce
- Bachelor Commerce (Honours)
- Bachelor Commerce and Laws
- Bachelor Engineering Honours and Commerce
- Bachelor Food and Agribusiness
- Bachelor Liberal Studies (Honours)
- Bachelor Project Management
Education & Training (6)
- Bachelor Education (Early Childhood)
- Bachelor Education (Primary)
- Bachelor Music Education
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- Bachelor Arts and Social Work
- Bachelor Food and Agribusiness
- Bachelor Health Sciences (Honours)
- Bachelor Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor Social Work
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- Bachelor Engineering Honours and Science
- B.Sc. Science
- Bachelor Science and Advanced Studies
Humanities (5)
- B.A. Arts
- Bachelor Arts and Laws
- Bachelor Liberal Arts and Science
- Bachelor Liberal Studies (Honours)
- Bachelor Speech Pathology
Law (4)
- Bachelor Arts and Laws
- Bachelor Commerce and Laws
- Bachelor Economics and Laws
- Bachelor Engineering Honours and Laws
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- BSc/BAdvStudies Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
- B.Sc. Science
Computer Science & IT (3)
- Bachelor Design Computing
- Bachelor Design Computing (Honours)
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- Bachelor Veterinary Biology
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- Bachelor Exercise and Sport Science
- Bachelor Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
- 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 AwardsUniversity Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
27 4
2019
31 3
2018
34
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
2020
42
2019
42 8
2018
50
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
2020
60 -1
2019
59 2
2018
61
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
2019
80 -12
2018
68 15
2017
83
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
The Library has assistive technology rooms in the Fisher and Health Sciences Libraries. These rooms provide access to specialist software and hardware for clients that are registered with the University's Disability Services.
Facilities by library
All of our spaces have:
- Wifi (Accessible by UniKey – Eduroam - authorised guest)
- PCs that can be logged into using your UniKey
- Printers and scanners
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
ait MacDonald, but i am lovin it
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
get the chance to experience different programs that enrich my knowledge and networks. most importantly further my career.
Life-changing learning experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
During my time at the University of Sydney, I have had the opportunity to receive highly intellectually-rewarding education offered by excellent scholars and researchers who are experts in their fields. A solid foundation is built through theories discussion and hands-on learning.
Art
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I worked in many companies, in restoration, design, painting, and teach art.
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