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Overview

The University of Sydney is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1850, The University of Sydney (USYD) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Department of Education. USYD provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 176-year-old Australian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 50-59%. This places it among an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. USYD also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

The University of Sydney's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of Sydney's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Sydney' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

The University of Sydney's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym USYD
Founded 1850
Motto Sidere mens eadem mutato
The stars change, the mind remains the same
Colours Blue, gold and red
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Location

Address Building A14, Camperdown
Sydney
2006 New South Wales
Australia
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The University of Sydney Phone Number (0)2 9351 2222
The University of Sydney Fax Number (0)2 9351 4607
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of Sydney is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Sydney's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize The University of Sydney as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The University of Sydney Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The University of Sydney is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Sydney's academic range and degree level offering.



The University of Sydney: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

The University of Sydney Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

The University of Sydney Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The University of Sydney categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The University of Sydney.



The University of Sydney: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact The University of Sydney Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official The University of Sydney website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

The University of Sydney Admission Info


The University of Sydney's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

The University of Sydney is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


The University of Sydney's Admission Selection Admission Selection

The University of Sydney has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of Sydney's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


The University of Sydney's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
The University of Sydney has more than 20600 international students.


The University of Sydney's Admission Office Admission Office

International Office, Services Blg G12, University of Sydney
Sydney 2006
(0)2 9351 4079


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact The University of Sydney's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

The University of Sydney Size and Profile


The University of Sydney's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of Sydney has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


The University of Sydney's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

The University of Sydney's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


The University of Sydney's Control Type Control Type

The University of Sydney is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


The University of Sydney's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of Sydney is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


The University of Sydney's Campus Setting Campus Setting

The University of Sydney's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


The University of Sydney's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

The University of Sydney adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


The University of Sydney's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


The University of Sydney is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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The University of Sydney's Library University Library

Yes Visit The University of Sydney's Library


The University of Sydney's Housing University Housing

Yes


The University of Sydney's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The University of Sydney's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

The University of Sydney Services


The University of Sydney's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


The University of Sydney's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The University of Sydney's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


The University of Sydney's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


The University of Sydney's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

The University of Sydney Organisational Structure

The academic structure of The University of Sydney consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

The University of Sydney
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning
  • Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Faculty of Education and Social Work
  • Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Sydney Conservatorium of Music
  • Sydney College of the Arts

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Memberships and Affiliations

The University of Sydney Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Sydney's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Group of Eight (go8)
  • Universities Australia
  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Sydney public or private?

The University of Sydney is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is The University of Sydney profit or non-profit?

The University of Sydney is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of The University of Sydney in terms of enrollment?

The University of Sydney has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of The University of Sydney in terms of academic staff?

The University of Sydney's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is The University of Sydney a coeducational institution?

The University of Sydney is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does The University of Sydney use?

The University of Sydney adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is The University of Sydney affiliated with?

None.

Does The University of Sydney admit international students?

Yes. The University of Sydney has more than 20600 international students.

What is The University of Sydney's acceptance rate and admission policy?

The University of Sydney's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend The University of Sydney USYD?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is The University of Sydney USYD located?

The University of Sydney is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Address: Building A14, Camperdown.

Is The University of Sydney USYD accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, The University of Sydney is accredited by Department of Education (since ).

Does The University of Sydney offer financial aid?

Yes

Does The University of Sydney offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does The University of Sydney have a university library?

Yes

Does The University of Sydney provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does The University of Sydney have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does The University of Sydney offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does The University of Sydney offer career services?

Not reported

Does The University of Sydney offer distance learning?

Yes

Does The University of Sydney have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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