Cultural diversity

Did you know that:

The University features diverse, multicultural staff and student populations.

Our staff profile encompasses staff from more than 110 countries of birth, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, including staff from Scotland, Senegal, Spain, Sri Lanka and Sweden
The student profile includes more than 140 countries of birth, including Fiji, Finland and France; over 40 per cent of students speak at least two languages.

Multicultural Policies and Services Program

The University is required to report to NSW State Parliament each year on achievements and plans relating to its multicultural policies and services.

Objectives and performance indicators relating to cultural diversity and the University's business include:

information on our culturally diverse student and staff profile
initiatives that support inclusivity and cultural diversity within the University, and
strategies that enable us to best serve culturally diverse communities in Australia and overseas.

Find out more about the Multicultural Policies and Services Program in the University's Annual Report 2010

The University of Sydney - Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit

Multicultural Policies and Services Program