The University of Sydney make lives better by producing leaders of society and equipping our people with leadership qualities so they can serve our communities at every level.
- #28 Ranking
- 124 Bachelors
- 2,485 Academic Staff
- 63,602 Students
- 22,539 Students (int'l)
- 28,294 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bachelor's programmes
Medicine & Health (38)
- BComp + BSc Advanced Computing and Health
- BComp + BSc Advanced Computing and Medical Science
- Bachelor Applied Science - Physiotherapy
- Bachelor Applied Science - Speech Pathology
- BA + MSN Arts and Nursing
- BEng + BSc Engineering and Health (Honours)
- BEng + BSc Engineering and Medical Science (Honours)
- B.Sc. Health
- Bachelor Health Sciences (Honours)
- BSc+MN Health and Nursing
- B.Sc. Medical Science
- Bachelor Medical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor Nursing (Honours)
- Bachelor Oral Health
- BPharm Pharmacy
- Bachelor Pharmacy and Management
- BSc+MN Science and Nursing
- BSW Social Work
- Bachelor Veterinary Biology (Honours)
Arts, Design & Architecture (32)
- B.A. Arts
- B.A. Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor Arts and Advanced Studies
- BA/LLB Arts and Laws
- BA + MSN Arts and Nursing
- BA + BSW Arts and Social Work
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Honours)
- BDes Design Computing
- BDes + MArch Design in Architecture and Architecture (Honours)
- BEng / BA Engineering and Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor Liberal Arts and Science
- Bachelor Media and Communications
- BMus Music
- BMus Music - Composition
- BMus Music - Performance
- Bachelor Visual Arts
- Bachelor Visual Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor Visual Arts and Advanced Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (27)
- BComp + BSc Advanced Computing and Medical Science
- Bachelor Advanced Computing and Science
- Bachelor Advanced Studies (Coursework)
- Bachelor Advanced Studies (Honours)
- BEng + BSc Engineering and Medical Science (Honours)
- B.Sc. Health
- Bachelor Liberal Arts and Science
- B.Sc. Medical Science
- BPharm Pharmacy
- Bachelor Pharmacy and Management
- B.Sc. Science
- B.Sc. Science (Honours)
- BSc+LLB Science and Laws
- BSc + MSc Science and Mathematical Sciences
- BSc+MN Science and Nursing
- Bachelor Veterinary Biology (Honours)
Business & Management (21)
- Bachelor Advanced Computing and Commerce
- Bachelor Advanced Studies (Coursework)
- BCom Commerce
- BCom Commerce (Honours)
- Bachelor Commerce and Advanced Studies
- BCom + LLB Commerce and Laws
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor Economics (Honours)
- Bachelor Economics and Advanced Studies
- BEng + BCom Engineering and Commerce (Honours)
- BEng + BPM Engineering and Project Management (Honours)
- Bachelor International and Global Studies
- Bachelor Pharmacy and Management
- Bachelor Project Management
- Bachelor Project Management (Honours)
Humanities (21)
- Bachelor Advanced Studies (Coursework)
- Bachelor Advanced Studies (Honours)
- B.A. Arts
- B.A. Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor Arts and Advanced Studies
- BEng / BA Engineering and Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor Languages
- B.A. Languages (Honours)
- Bachelor Liberal Arts and Science
- Bachelor Politics and International Relations
- Bachelor Science and Advanced Studies
- Bachelor Visual Arts
- Bachelor Visual Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor Visual Arts and Advanced Studies
Engineering & Technology (19)
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Honours)
- BEng / BA Engineering and Arts (Honours)
- BEng + BCom Engineering and Commerce (Honours)
- BEng + BSc Engineering and Health (Honours)
- BEng + LLB Engineering and Laws (Honours)
- BEng + BSc Engineering and Medical Science (Honours)
- BEng + BPM Engineering and Project Management (Honours)
- BEng + BSc Engineering and Science (Honours)
- B.Eng. Space Engineering (Honours)
Social Sciences (19)
- BCom Commerce
- BCom Commerce (Honours)
- Bachelor Commerce and Advanced Studies
- Bachelor Economics
- Bachelor Economics (Honours)
- Bachelor Economics and Advanced Studies
- Bachelor Economics and Laws
- Bachelor International and Global Studies
- B.A. Languages (Honours)
- Bachelor Politics and International Relations
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Science and Advanced Studies
- BSW Social Work
Computer Science & IT (11)
- BComp Advanced Computing
- Bachelor Advanced Computing and Commerce
- BComp + BSc Advanced Computing and Health
- BComp + BSc Advanced Computing and Medical Science
- Bachelor Advanced Computing and Science
- BDes Design Computing
- BSc + MSc Science and Mathematical Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- BEng + BSc Engineering and Science (Honours)
- Bachelor Environmental Systems (Honours)
- B.Sc. Science
- B.Sc. Science (Honours)
- Bachelor Science and Advanced Studies
Education & Training (7)
- Bachelor Psychology
Agriculture & Forestry (5)
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- Bachelor Advanced Computing and Science
- BA + BSW Arts and Social Work
- BSW Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
Law (5)
- BA/LLB Arts and Laws
- BCom + LLB Commerce and Laws
- Bachelor Economics and Laws
- BEng + LLB Engineering and Laws (Honours)
- BSc+LLB Science and Laws
Journalism & Media (2)
- Bachelor Media and Communications
About
History
- The 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 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
28
2022
28 -1
2021
27
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
2023
41 -3
2022
38 2
2021
40
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
2023
54 4
2022
58 -7
2021
51
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
2022
60 9
2021
69 5
2020
74
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.
Accreditation
The University of Sydney is recognised as an affiliated university under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
Student Reviews
Bad Uni Experience
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
They provide inefficient teaching for offshore students. The service for international students is very poor. The tuition is very expensive.
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Amazing USYD
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I loved to enrol in the University of Sydney, the education standards are high and qualitative. I could afford to pay the whole masters that's why I undertook a short course instead.
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