University of Sydney

Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is one of Australia’s oldest universities and a major public research institution in the country’s largest city. It operates from the Camperdown/Darlington campus, with many courses delivered there. The university offers a broad catalogue across undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, and research study, including 551 courses in its current search catalogue. Its international student admissions guidance emphasizes direct application for most overseas applicants, with the Sydney Student portal used for direct submissions and UAC used in specific cases. The University of Sydney’s course pages show strong strengths in arts and social sciences, science, business, engineering, law, medicine and health, music, and education. Its research degrees include PhD and master’s by research pathways across multiple faculties, including science, arts and social sciences, law, and business. The university also highlights a world-class research environment and extensive supervisor-based research training for HDR candidates. International students are required to meet both University entry requirements and Australia’s Genuine Student requirement. Tuition for international students is published by study area for 2026 and 2027 entry, with undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, and postgraduate research fees varying significantly by discipline. Scholarship support for international students spans undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, and postgraduate research, including merit awards, equity awards, and government-funded research schemes.