About The University of Sydney

Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s first university.  It is also one of the largest universities in Australia with over 47,000 students, including 8,500 international students from over 100 different countries.

5 good reasons to choose The University of Sydney

1. The best of the best

The University of Sydney is one of only two Australian members of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) – a group of prestigious universities with members from Asia, the United States and South America.

The University belongs to the Academic Consortium 21, an elite group which encourages global cooperation for the benefit of higher education and regional society.

2. Over 430 degree programs

The University of Sydney is the first choice for local students in New South Wales.  It has the most diverse range of degree courses in Australia.

There are over 430 courses to choose from.  You can choose electives from subjects offered by different faculties, allowing you to tailor your course to suit your needs and interests.

3. Graduates are highly sought after

The University of Sydney graduates have skills that are highly valued by employers.  Graduates are therefore highly sought after by employers and attract top starting salaries.

The list of distinguished alumni include four Australian Prime Ministers, three Nobel prize-winners, three current members of the Royal Society and a host of stars in the world of commerce, education, science, music and communications.

4. Academic and Teaching Resources

The University of Sydney has state-of-the-art technical, computing and research facilities.  The University library complex contains over 5.1 million items – the largest academic library in Australia and one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sporting and recreational facilities include 3 fully equipped gyms, numerous playing fields, a headed indoor Olympic sized swimming pool, over 250 clubs and societies and a wide variety of food outlets, entertainment facilities and on-campus shops.

All USFP students have access to a wide range of University facilities, including libraries and sport centres.

5. A range of support services

The full range of services include orientation programs, information and welfare services, health services, English language support, careers advice and much more.

The Learning Centre provides workshops to help students improve their skills in academic writing and seminar presentation, including individual learning programs designed specifically for international students.