University of Sydney

The University of Sydney is a public research university and Australia's oldest (founded in 1850), ranked #28 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It's strong across an exceptionally wide range of fields - from medicine and law to IT and the arts.

A historic Sydney campus, a strong research base and an international setting make it one of the best choices in Australia.

University of Sydney in the QS World University Rankings 2027:

• #28 in the world - QS World University Rankings 2027
• The oldest university in Australia (1850)
• Top across a wide range of fields

The Camperdown/Darlington campus is the university's main campus in Sydney; the university also has other teaching and research locations. University campus guide.

The University of Sydney is strong across many fields:

• Medicine & Health Sciences
• Law
• Engineering & IT
• Business
• Arts and social sciences

Admission depends on the chosen course, a recognised qualification and English-language evidence. If your qualification is not recognised for direct undergraduate entry, a preparation program may be an option. IELTS is one accepted way to show English proficiency; master's requirements vary by course.

How admission to University of Sydney works, step by step:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — arts, IT, medicine and business — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. English-language evidence. Accepted evidence and any required test score depend on the course; IELTS is one option.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, StudyU helps prepare visa or residence-permit documents for Australia; the consular or migration authority makes the decision.

After 11 years of school. Check your qualification against the university's recognised qualifications and the chosen course's entry criteria; the number of school years alone does not decide eligibility. If direct entry is unavailable, a preparation program may be an option. Only selected articulation agreements specify diploma credit; other prior study is assessed case by case. Entry into year 2 or a shorter or cheaper route is not guaranteed.

• Passport
• School certificate and transcript
• Evidence of English proficiency, if required
• Motivation letter

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.

Tuition varies by course. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.

University of Sydney fees (2026 entry). The university's full-time first-year international tuition guide lists Arts and social sciences at $34,460–39,440 (A$49,200–56,300), Business at $39,440–42,450 (A$56,300–60,600), and Engineering and computer science at $42,450 (A$60,600). See the official tuition guide and your course page; amounts may change each year. Budget separately for housing, overseas student health cover, visa and other costs.

The total budget combines tuition, housing, insurance and one-off visa and relocation costs — we will help you calculate everything before applying.

The university lists self-catered residences and residential colleges around Camperdown/Darlington, plus off-campus options; places can be limited. Sydney accommodation options.

Once there, you will sort out registration, a bank account and a travel pass — we guide you through these steps after enrollment.

After graduation. Graduation does not itself grant work rights. The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) may let eligible graduates live and work in Australia temporarily, subject to the applicable stream and a successful application. It does not guarantee permanent residency. Check the current government rules.

The strong fields of University of Sydney are arts, IT, medicine and business. As at most universities in Australia, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

An alternative track is further study: a bachelor’s degree earned in Australia opens master’s programs worldwide, and a master’s strengthens your position on the job market.

Dollar amounts are converted from Australian dollars at the European Central Bank reference rates of 29 September 2026 (A$1 ≈ $0.7005) and rounded.