Australia · Public research university
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW · Founded 1850
QS World #18
THE #61
Official site
Acceptance rate
~30% (course-dependent)
Total students
73,000
International
~46%
Annual tuition
AUD 47,500 - 56,500 / year international UG
Australia's oldest university, founded on the principle of admitting students based on merit alone. The neo-Gothic Quadrangle is one of the most photographed campuses in the southern hemisphere.
Admissions requirements
- Language
- IELTS 6.5+ (no band below 6.0)
- Tests
- ATAR / IB / equivalent.
- Deadlines
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- Semester 1: November 30
- Semester 2: May 31
- Financial aid
- Sydney International Student Award (up to AUD 40,000), Vice-Chancellor's Excellence.
Famous for
Medicine
Law
Engineering
Business
Veterinary
Notable alumni
- John Cornforth (Nobel)
- 5 Australian PMs
- Howard Florey (Nobel, penicillin)
Cost estimate
$53,000 / year
Tuition $31,000 + living $22,000
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