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We’ve been challenging traditions for 175 years

About us

We’ve been challenging traditions for 175 years
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Leadership for good

We make lives better by producing leaders of society and equipping our people with leadership qualities so they can serve our communities at every level.

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70,000+ students

450+ courses across 10 areas of study

445,000+ alumni

across over 170 countries

150+ research centres

and 6 multidisciplinary initiatives

OUR FUTURE

Sydney in 2032

Our 2032 Strategy channels our sense of responsibility to contribute to a better world, building on our past decade of significant change and challenges.
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OUR HISTORY

Australia's first university

The University of Sydney was founded in 1850 on the land of the Gadigal people. Progressive thinking, challenging the status quo and improving the world around us is in our DNA.

Our world rankings

We are ranked among the best universities in the world. View our rankings

18th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)

11th in the world for sustainability (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025)

1st in the world for impact of education (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025)

Our campuses

Learn more about our Sydney city campuses, regional centres and our program to continue to build world-class research and academic facilities.

Faculties and schools

Our range of faculties showcases the breadth of Sydney University’s expertise and thought leadership.

 

 

 

Research centres

We are one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities, with centres dedicated to solving the world's biggest problems. 

Welcoming all is part of our culture

We get behind a range of activities to ensure everyone is accepted and has equal opportunities when it comes to education and employment in our university.

Diversity at Sydney

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community

The University of Sydney is committed to higher education and leadership opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and valuing Indigenous culture.

We offer a range of initiatives to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who wish to study or work at Sydney.

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Governance

We are committed to ensuring our University continues to meet the highest academic standards and remains true to its founding principles.
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