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. Its programs range from medicine and law to IT and the arts.
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:
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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:
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.
Exact requirements depend on the program — we'll help you prepare.
Tuition varies by course.
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 University of Sydney is strongest in arts, IT, medicine and business. Use the career service, job fairs and internships from your first semesters: practical experience matters most for a first job.
Graduates can also go on to a master’s, in Australia or elsewhere.
Dollar amounts are converted from Australian dollars at the European Central Bank reference rates of 29 September 2026 (A$1 ≈ $0.7005) and rounded.
#28 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
Not automatically. The university checks your qualification and the chosen course's entry criteria. Preparation programs can provide a route when the qualification is not recognised for direct entry.
For 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). Exact course fees may differ and can rise in later years; living costs, health cover and visa costs are extra.
Possibly. The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) may let eligible graduates live and work in Australia temporarily, but the applicable stream, length of stay and application requirements vary. Graduation does not guarantee this visa or permanent residency.
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