Why Choose the University of Sydney?

Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s first university and its leading research institution. The University has established a reputation as a world-class, research-intensive university. Our continual rise in global rankings confirms the University’s place among the top forty universities in the world. The UK’s Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) World University Rankings, published in October 2006, placed our humanities teaching and research fifth best in the world, while the University as a whole was ranked 35th in the world. In the Newsweek global poll for 2006, the University of Sydney was one of two Australian universities placed in the top 50 in the world. It is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight key Australian teaching and research universities, and is consistently ranked amongst the top universities in Australia and the Asia Pacific. It offers the widest range of courses and subjects of any Australian university. More than 47,000 students, including over 8,500 international students from more than 100 countries, currently study at the University of Sydney.

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Academic Excellence

The University of Sydney leads the way in academic excellence.

• Internationally renowned for the high quality of its teaching and research

• Graduates are highly sought after by employers, and attract top salaries

• Famous graduates include four Australian prime ministers, three Nobel prize winners, and a host of leaders in education, politics, business and the arts

• Leading international academics teach and supervise research

• Excellent student/staff ratio of 1:15

• Australia’s largest number of research students

• Consistently first in the competition for Australian Research Council grants

Academic Choice

The University offers more than 430 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, See our full course list at www.usyd.edu.au/courses . Areas of study include:

Facilities and Support

The University is superbly equipped for international students, with outstanding teaching resources and a full range of dedicated student services.

• The largest university library in the southern hemisphere

• High performance computing facilities

• World class teaching and research facilities

• Comprehensive support services, including assistance with application and enrolment, airport pick-up and orientation, welfare and health services, course and career advice, and free language support

Quality of Life

Located in the heart of Sydney, the University’s spacious campus and historic buildings and gardens create a wonderful atmosphere for study and recreation.

• More clubs and societies than any other Australian university

• Just 5 minutes from the CBD and 20 minutes from stunning beaches

• A comprehensive accommodation service for all students seeking either on-campus or off-campus accommodation.

How to Apply

Contact our admissions office (details below) or visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/apply

Entry Requirements

Acceptable English Language qualifications for most programs include:

• TOEFL (paper based) – 577 or better with a TWE of 4.5 or better

• TOEFL (computer based) – 233 or better with an essay rating of 4.5 or better

• IELTS – overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band

Academic entry requirements vary considerably from course to course. Please visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/entry for details.

University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP)

Students who do not meet the University’s academic entry requirements may undertake Foundation Studies, conducted by Taylors College. For more information please email: infoaus@studygroup.com or visit: www.usyd.edu.au/foundationprogram

Further information on University of Sydney:

The Centre for English Teaching (CET) – click here
Study Abroad and Exchange – click here