Students at the University of Sydney

The first 24 students

James Affriate Wilson

James Affriate Wilson was admitted as a student at the new University of Sydney in the first cohort of students in 1852.

His early life

James Affriate Wilson was born in Sydney and was educated at the Sydney College.

His student days at the University of Sydney

He was 16 when he was admitted as a student at the new University of Sydney in the first cohort of students, but did not complete his studies.