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Location

Camperdown/Darlington Campus, Sydney Australia

Ranking

# 18QS World University Rankings

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379Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

61 % International students

Scholarship

6Scholarships

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About The University of Sydney

At the  University of Sydney , we turn ambition into action.

As the 18th ranked university in the world (QS 2025), we’ve spent over 170 years empowering brilliant minds from all walks of life to strive for better – for themselves, their communities and...
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About The University of Sydney

At the  University of Sydney , we turn ambition into action.

As the 18th ranked university in the world (QS 2025), we’ve spent over 170 years empowering brilliant minds from all walks of life to strive for better – for themselves, their communities and...
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Available programmes

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University information

Admission criteria

Whether you are applying as a domestic or international student, understanding the criteria for admission is essential.  Check the specific admission criteria for your course.

You can also check to see whether:

-         -   your  secondary school qualification  is recognised for admission

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General

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Our Iconic Quadrangle might be what springs to mind when you think of the University of Sydney, but we also have working farms, a field station on the great Barrier Reef and many other facilities – our teachers, researchers and students are based all over Australia. 

Students can enjoy a wide range of facilities on campus, including 30 cafes, bars and food outlets, live performance spaces,...
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Student life

The University of Sydney draws students not only from all over Australia, but from all over the world, so not only are students learning their coursework, but more importantly, they are  learning from each other. Every student has something to offer the community, and everybody’s path is unique.

Student experience  at the University of Sydney has consistently been ranked...
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The  Careers Centre  will offer career advice and thousands of student jobs their 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.

Cost of Living

Accomodation
$22,060
Food
$3,690
Transport
$1,880
Utilities
$3,610

Tuition fees

One of the important factors when considering study abroad is the cost. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their studies. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

Scholarships

Allen Jack + Cottier Scholarship in Heritage Conservation

Allen Jack + Cottier Scholarship in Heritage Conservation
Master Open

Value

$5000

Deadline

31 Dec 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$8000

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
Bachelors Open

Value

100% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2027

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Rankings & Ratings

The University of Sydney is one of the top public universities in Sydney, Australia. It is ranked #18 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2016
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  • 2018
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  • 2019
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Ranking criteria

Overall
87.3
Academic Reputation
96.4
Citations per Faculty
93.7
Employment Outcomes
93.1
Employer Reputation
90
Faculty Student Ratio
10.9
International Faculty Ratio
99.9
International Research Network
95.8
International Student Ratio
100
Sustainability
99.6

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #39
  • 2014
    #38
  • 2015
    #=37
  • 2016
    #45
  • 2017
    #=46
  • 2018
    #50
  • 2019
    #42
  • 2020
    #42
  • 2021
    #40
  • 2022
    #38
  • 2023
    #41
  • 2024
    #=19
  • 2025
    #18

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Campus locations

Main Campus

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Camperdown/Darlington Campus Campus

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