FUTURE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


IMPORTANT SEMESTER DATES

Find out when are the orientation sessions held, when semesters start and end, which courses are subject to quotas or have early closing dates, when Summer & Winter school lectures begin and details of many other important dates.

Am I an International Student?

You are considered to be an international student if you are NOT:

  • an Australian citizen, or
  • a New Zealand citizen, or
  • a dual citizen of any country with Australia or New Zealand, or
  • a permanent resident of Australia.

If you meet any of these criteria you are considered to be a domestic student.

You are an international student if you hold a permit for temporary entry to Australia. For example, if your status is: overseas student, permanent resident of New Zealand, diplomat, temporary resident holding a work permit, refugee, a dependent of any of the above, etc.


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Undergraduate Study

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE

Find a course
Search the 'courses online' database

Important Semester Dates
Mark all the important dates in your calendar

Entry requirements
Academic and English requirements, special criteria & special requirements. Visit the Centre for English Teaching (CET) & The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP)

Services & accommodation
Support services: health, welfare, religious facilities, financial support, IT services, child care eating & retail, CAPS and accommodation.

How to apply
Information regarding the application process.

Fees & living costs
Tuition fees and living costs

How to accept & how to enrol
Accepting your offer, pre-departure information and Enrolment.

Credit for previous studies
How to have some of your previous study considered for credit

Scholarships
Scholarships available for International Undergraduate Students

Apply online now!
Fill out our online application form.
Continue your application: Sydney Student Portal

Graduate Entry Study (Professional qualifications requiring a prior Bachelor degree)

Architecture - DentistryLawMedicineNursingHealth SciencesPharmacy

Postgraduate Coursework Study (Post Bachelor's Qualifications)

INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK

Find a course
Search the 'courses online' database

Important Semester Dates
Mark all the important dates in your calendar

Entry requirements
Academic and English requirements, special criteria & special requirements. Visit the Centre for English Teaching (CET)

Services & accommodation
Support services: health, welfare, religious facilities, financial support, IT services, child care, eating, CAPS and accommodation.

How to apply
Information regarding the application process.
Fees & living costs
Tuition fees and living costs
How to accept & how to enrol
Accepting your offer, pre-departure information and Enrolment.
Credit for previous studies
How to have some of your previous study considered for credit
Scholarships
Scholarships available for International Postgraduate Coursework Students

Apply online now!
Fill out our online application form.
Continue your application: Sydney Student Portal

Postgraduate Research Study (Post Bachelor's Qualifications)

INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
Important Semester Dates

Entry requirements
Academic and English requirements, special criteria & special requirements. Visit the Centre for English Teaching (CET)

Services & accommodation
Support services: health, welfare, religious facilities, financial support, IT services, child care, eating, CAPS and accommodation.

How to apply
Information regarding the application process.
Fees & living costs
Tuition fees and living costs
How to accept & how to enrol
Accepting your offer, pre-departure information and Enrolment.
Find a research supervisor
Find a research opportunity
Scholarships
Scholarships available for International Research Students

Apply online now!
Fill out our online application form.
Continue your application: Sydney Student Portal

STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE

Study Abroad & Exchange

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
FOR 1 or 2 SEMESTERS AS PART OF THEIR DEGREE 

Videos & general information
Videos, admission requirements and study options.

Study Abroad Partners
List of Study Abroad partner institutions.

Application form
Download and print the Study Abroad & Exchange application form.

 
International Exchange programs for Current Students

OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY STUDENTS TO STUDY OVERSEAS 

General information
Admission requirements and study options.

Exchange Partners
Online database of the University's Exchange Partners

FACULTY CONTACT DETAILS

FACULTIES & SCHOOLS

Agriculture and Environment
location: Darlington/Camperdown, Camden Campus
UG agriculture.ugenquiries@sydney.edu.au
PG agriculture.pg@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/agriculture
Law (Sydney Law School)
location: Camperdown and St James campuses
UG & PG law.info@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/law
Architecture, Design & Planning
location: Darlington Campus
UG & PG architecture@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/architecture
Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
location: Camperdown Campus and Central, Northern, Western, Concord & Nepean Clinical Schools and the Rural Clinical Schools in Dubbo, Orange & Lismore
UG & PG medicine.info@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/medicine
Arts and Social Sciences
location: Camperdown Campus
UG arts.undergraduate@sydney.edu.au
PG arts.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/arts
Music (Sydney Conservatorium of Music)
location: Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus
UG & PG coninfo@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/music
Dentistry
location: Camperdown Campus
UG dentistry.admissions@sydney.edu.au
PG medicine.info@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/dentistry
Nursing (Sydney Nursing School)
location: Mallett Street Campus
UG & PG nursing.info@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/nursing
The University of Sydney Business School
location: Camperdown Campus
UG business.student@sydney.edu.au
PG business.pg@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/business
Pharmacy
location: Camperdown Campus
UG pharmacy.enquiries@sydney.edu.au
PG pharmacy.pg@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/pharmacy
Education and Social Work
location: Camperdown Campus
UG edsw.ugenquiries@sydney.edu.au
PG edsw.pgenquiries@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/education_social_work
Science
location: Camperdown Campus
UG & PG science.information@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/science
Engineering and Information Technologies
location: Camperdown Campus
UG engineering.undergraduate@sydney.edu.au
PG postgraduate.engineering@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/engineering
Veterinary Science
location: Camperdown and Camden campuses
UG & PG vet.science@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/vetscience
Health Sciences
location: Cumberland Campus
UG & PG sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/ask
sydney.edu.au/health_sciences
Visual Arts (Sydney College of the Arts)
location: Rozelle Campus
UG & PG sca.enquiries@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/sca

GRADING SYSTEM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney uses a four level passing grade system and the majority of students are expected to achieve a Pass or Credit grade. The following table is a guide only:

Grade Abbrev Mark Class Ranking
High Distinction HD 85-100 Top 3-5%
Distinction D 75-84 Next 15%
Credit CR 65-74 Next 30%
Pass P 50-64 Next 35%

SYDNEY TALENT

SydneyTalent is an initiative of the University of Sydney that connects successful students with opportunities for meaningful, paid employment and work-related development during their studies. SydneyTalent accepts applications from all students of the University, across every level and discipline, including eligible international students. For more information go to: www.sydneytalent.com.au