Celebrating 175 years
Leadership for good since 1850.
In 2025, the University of Sydney proudly celebrates 175 years of serving the community as Australia’s first university, founded on principles of merit and equity.
For 175 years we have endeavoured to hold true to these principles through our commitment to leadership for good: shaping and sharing knowledge, empowering generations of students, and addressing some of the world's most complex challenges.
We honour the founding knowledge of the custodians of the land upon which the University’s campuses are located.
The 175th anniversary is an important milestone in our history and opportunity to reflect on what has made us a great global University, and to look ahead at the future we can create together.
Vice-Chancellor and President
“The 175th anniversary is an important milestone in our history and opportunity to reflect on what has made us a great global University, and to look ahead at the future we can create together.”
Vice-Chancellor and President
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