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University of Sydney

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University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales · Public University · Est. 1850

QS World #25 #3 in Australia 73,000 students Admissions open
US University of Sydney logo
sydney.edu.au
Type
Public University
Founded
1850
Students
73,000
International
27,000

USyd at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    USyd is ranked #25 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #3 of the ranked universities in Australia. Its research has been cited 27,787,623 times (h-index 1,296), according to OpenAlex.

  2. What you can study

    USyd has 4 courses listed on Educads, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Engineering (1), Law (1), Music & Performing Arts (1) and Social Sciences & Psychology (1).

  3. What it costs

    Indicative tuition is AUD 42,500 – AUD 57,500/yr a year.

  4. Scholarships

    21 scholarships at USyd are listed, 4 of them fully funded. The next closing date is 1 November 2026, for Dean’s funding at University of Sydney Law School.

  5. Ranked near it in Australia

    Universities placed just above and below USyd on Educads:

Questions about USyd

Is USyd a good university?

USyd is ranked #25 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #3 of the ranked universities in Australia. Its research has been cited 27,787,623 times (h-index 1,296), according to OpenAlex.

How many courses does USyd offer?

USyd has 4 courses listed on Educads, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Engineering (1), Law (1), Music & Performing Arts (1) and Social Sciences & Psychology (1).

How much does it cost to study at USyd?

Indicative tuition is AUD 42,500 – AUD 57,500/yr a year. Always confirm the current fee with the university.

Does USyd offer scholarships?

21 scholarships at USyd are listed, 4 of them fully funded. The next closing date is 1 November 2026, for Dean’s funding at University of Sydney Law School.

Overview

The University of Sydney (USYD) is a public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in both Australia and Oceania. One of Australia's six sandstone universities, it was one of the world's first universities to admit students solely on academic merit, and opened its doors to women on the same basis as men. The university comprises eight academic faculties and university schools, through which it offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at USyd

4 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

AUD 42,500 – AUD 57,500/yr

Moderate tuition

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry..
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Australia.

Scholarships at USyd

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Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.