University of Sydney

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   The short answer

   The University of Sydney is a public university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It suits international students who want a large university with a broad degree offer and a strong concentration of international students.

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   What you can study

   The university offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees through eight academic faculties and university schools. It is a research university, so it fits students looking for undergraduate study, postgraduate coursework, or doctoral study across a wide university structure.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for their chosen degree on the official website. Because requirements can vary by programme, confirm the academic qualification, English language, document, and deadline rules before applying.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at AUD 42,500 to AUD 57,500. Living costs in Sydney will be separate, so confirm accommodation, food, transport, and health insurance costs before you decide where to apply.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 27,000 international students, which may make it easier to find other students in a similar position. Check the language of instruction for your programme, visa requirements, acceptance of your previous qualifications, and any support you need to arrange before departure.

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   How it compares

   Among 59 universities in Australia, this is one of the more selective options by reputation and scale, with a QS world rank of 18 and a very large international student population. It stands out for offering a wide range of degree levels in a public research setting in Sydney.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.