A world-leading university in a world-class city

Top 5 reasons to join the University of Sydney A world-class university

We’re Australia’s first university and proud of our history of leading new thinking and welcoming people from all social and cultural backgrounds for 160 years. We’re consistently ranked in the top 50 universities worldwide**, upholding our reputation for global leadership in research and education. We also have a range of subjects in the top 20 globally, including architecture, arts and humanities, accounting and finance, and engineering (civil and structural). ***

Learn alongside some of the brightest global influencers who bring knowledge gained from years of research into your classroom. It’s one of the reasons why we are world renowned for our research and a member of Australia’s ‘Group of Eight’ – a network of leading Australian universities.

Most employable graduates

We’re ranked 1st in Australia and 4th in the world for graduate employability.* Our graduates include 110 Rhodes scholars, 145 Olympians, seven prime ministers, two Nobel laureates, three astronauts and one Pulitzer Prize winner.

Widest range of courses

We’ve reimagined the Sydney Undergraduate Experience so that you’ll leave university with the confidence to think critically, collaborate productively and influence the world.

At Sydney, you have the flexibility to combine your academic interests and passions, and challenge yourself to think across our broad range of disciplines that is unparalleled in Australia. We have created a new level of flexibility with a shared pool of majors and minors so you can expand your education with a second field of study. For instance, you will be able to enjoy studying science without having to give up your interest in history; combine your major in marketing with the study of digital cultures; or learn both engineering and a language. You can immerse yourself in real-world projects and gain new perspectives with our global opportunities.

Exceptional facilities

Our campuses feature sandstone buildings alongside modern, sophisticated facilities. We have significant investments in vital new infrastructure, including the completed Sydney Nano- science Hub, the University of Sydney Business School Abercrombie Precinct and a planned Engineering and Technology precinct.

Best student experience

Did you know that we have 12 cafes, four live performance spaces, two fitness centres, museums, art galleries, two 24-hour libraries, an indoor rock climbing wall and a 50-metre swimming pool?

We’re proud to offer the best student experience and campus culture in Australia.**** Make new friends with more than 200 student clubs and societies, including the Ekansh Cultural Society, the Sikh Society, and the Tamil Society. There is something for everyone.

Our Camperdown/Darlington Campus is located in the heart of one of the world’s most popular cities for international students. We are close to the city’s central business district (CBD) and Sydney’s stunning beaches and iconic landmarks.

Scholarship opportunities

We aim to attract the world’s brightest minds to study with us, so we have designed scholarship programs specifically for international students. We want to support the young leaders of tomorrow by providing scholarships that enable them to concentrate on their studies. Whatever you choose to study, there are scholarships available to support your degree. Faculty based scholarships and the Vice- Chancellor’s International Scholarship are just a couple of them. The Vice- Chancellors International Scholarship provides up to A$40,000 value and is awarded to international students based on academic merit.

Meet with us

Discover how you can take your place at Australia’s most respected university. Meet Mr Nishant Jadhav from the University of Sydney at the Edlocate offices in Colombo on 7 September 2017. To register call +94 77 177 0361 or email inquiries@ edlocate.lk

Find out how you can join our community at sydney.edu.au.

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2017 **QS World University Rankings 2018 ***QS Subject Rankings 2017 ****National Union of Students (NUS) Quality Survey, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015