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# 18QS World University Rankings

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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 their world.

We have a diverse community of talented and visionary thinkers – where great minds meet to inspire, educate, and innovate. A place where all students can realise their full potential. Where generous scholarships, entrepreneurial programs and industry placements equip our students with the support and leadership qualities they need to excel in futures they haven’t even imagined yet.  

We offer an exceptional range of study areas,  with six disciplines ranked in the global top 20 and 36 in the top 50 (QS Rankings by Subject 2024).  With more than 400 study areas and a wide range of professional and specialist degrees, our flexible degree structures will prepare students for a career that is theirs to define.

Outside the classroom, students can make lifelong friends and connections, with more than 240 student-run clubs and societies bringing the campus to life. The University of Sydney community – which covers the world – includes more than 80,000 students, 9400 academic and professional staff, and 445,000+ alumni.

One of the world's top research universities

Our multidisciplinary initiatives bring together researchers from across the University to solve the world’s greatest challenges, from creating a more sustainable world and reaching net zero by 2050, to developing new treatments for chronic diseases and unlocking the potential of quantum. We have more than 150 centres and networks dedicated to groundbreaking research, making us one of the leading research-intensive universities.

We collaborate with more than 500 industry partners to combine our research expertise with business knowledge and translate our research from lab to market solutions.

We’re proud to be ranked 18th globally and 7th in the world for Sustainability (2025 QS University World Rankings and 2024 QS Sustainability Rankings).

Learn more about our research impact.


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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 their world.

We have a diverse community of talented and visionary thinkers – where great minds meet to inspire, educate, and innovate. A place where all students can realise their full potential. Where generous scholarships, entrepreneurial programs and industry placements equip our students with the support and leadership qualities they need to excel in futures they haven’t even imagined yet.  

We offer an exceptional range of study areas,  with six disciplines ranked in the global top 20 and 36 in the top 50 (QS Rankings by Subject 2024).  With more than 400 study areas and a wide range of professional and specialist degrees, our flexible degree structures will prepare students for a career that is theirs to define.

Outside the classroom, students can make lifelong friends and connections, with more than 240 student-run clubs and societies bringing the campus to life. The University of Sydney community – which covers the world – includes more than 80,000 students, 9400 academic and professional staff, and 445,000+ alumni.

One of the world's top research universities

Our multidisciplinary initiatives bring together researchers from across the University to solve the world’s greatest challenges, from creating a more sustainable world and reaching net zero by 2050, to developing new treatments for chronic diseases and unlocking the potential of quantum. We have more than 150 centres and networks dedicated to groundbreaking research, making us one of the leading research-intensive universities.

We collaborate with more than 500 industry partners to combine our research expertise with business knowledge and translate our research from lab to market solutions.

We’re proud to be ranked 18th globally and 7th in the world for Sustainability (2025 QS University World Rankings and 2024 QS Sustainability Rankings).

Learn more about our research impact.


Connect with  University of Sydney on Instagram, YouTube, X.

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Available programs

Our unique Sydney Undergraduate Experience is like no other. Every student will graduate with the confidence and ability to think critically, collaborate productively and influence the world.

Follow your interests

At the University of Sydney, the flexible structure of the undergraduate degrees means you can find the right study path for you. Offering more than 400 areas of study, you can choose majors and minors outside your primary degree, work on real-world projects, undertake an international experience, access advanced coursework or boost your personal development through online workshops.

With the largest global mobility program in Australia*, including more than 250 partner universities in over 40 countries, you have the opportunity to combine study and travel and set yourself up for a global career.


All students are taught by industry and academic leaders who look at problems from every angle, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise to find new solutions. Across a number of academic disciplines.

The University’s disciplines span:

  • Architecture, urbanism and interaction design
  • Arts and social sciences
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Education and social work
  • Engineering and computer science
  • Law
  • Medicine and health
  • Music
  • Science.


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* Australian Universities International Directors’ Forum Learning Abroad Benchmarking 2022 (in 2023)

Bachelor of Arts

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Whether you want to take the next step in your career, gain a professional qualification for a new job, or pursue a personal ambition, the University of Sydney offers you the opportunity to tailor your experience and develop specialist skills.
Ranked 18th in the world by QS*, postgraduate students have access to leading lecturers, research supervisors, industry networks, and research and teaching staff from around the world.
The University’s cross-disciplinary approach means that students form part of a community that unites experts in fields as diverse as medicine, arts, social sciences, engineering, information technologies and science, with the shared goal of pioneering solutions to global challenges.

Postgraduate Coursework Degrees


Three-quarters of postgraduate students choose to take coursework-based degrees, and many add a real-world dimension to their studies by going overseas as an exchange student or participating in an internship, gaining hands-on experience to enhance their career prospects and build their networks.

Explore courses at the University of Sydney.

*QS World University Rankings 2025

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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

-          -   you need to provide evidence of your  English language proficiency

-           -  you can apply for  recognition of prior learning  in your application if you are applying directly to the University.

 

Applying to the University

The application process depends on whether you're applying as an undergraduate, postgraduate, domestic or international student. 

From submitting your application to accepting an offer and enrolling, we're here to help. Please visit our  how to apply  page for more information.

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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, museums and art galleries, 24-hour libraries, Olympic-size swimming pool, fully equipped gym and sports facilities, climbing wall and heritage-listed graffiti tunnel – to name just a few of the things that make up life at Sydney! 

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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 among the best in Australia. Striving to ensure that students have every opportunity to live up to their potential from day one, graduates of the University go on to be  leaders  in their chosen fields.

    The University of Sydney Union (USU)  run more than 240 clubs and societies, including 20 cultural groups. You can meet a variety of people, team up and make new friends, share your ideas and learn new skills through performances, sports and leadership opportunities.

    Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness
     offers a huge range of facilities, programs and events to keep you healthy and active. You can get involved in athletics, swimming, tennis, golf, hockey, soccer, rugby union, rowing, scuba diving, skiing and more.  

    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.

    Tuition fee and scholarships

    One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. 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.

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    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.

    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.

    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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