Life in Sydney

Experience one of the world's best student cities

Consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Sydney offers more than just world-class education. Here you'll enjoy beautiful golden beaches, art galleries and museums (like our very own on campus), delicious fresh food, and exciting events all year round.

Outdoorsy

Sydney's renowned for its natural beauty – the stunning harbour, iconic beaches, green spaces and gorgeous national parks, where you can encounter Australian wildlife, hidden waterfalls and private shores.

Explore nature and parks

Safe and accessible

Sydney was rated the 4th safest city in the world and 7th most liveable, with low crime rates, a secure environment and a reliable public transportation system.

Sydney is beautiful and it's the perfect place for someone to kind of figure out how to be themselves – I love Sydney, I love it all.

Yasmin Samiee, a student from Canada

“Sydney is beautiful and it's the perfect place for someone to kind of figure out how to be themselves – I love Sydney, I love it all.”

Yasmin Samiee, a student from Canada

Vibrant

You'll never run out of things to see and do in Sydney. Spend your free time exploring the cultural scene with music, shows, festivals and an array of events throughout the year!

See latest and upcoming events

Diverse and inclusive

We're proud to be a multicultural city. In fact, only 17 percent of people in Sydney were born in Australia (2016 census) and this has shaped everything, from our food to our customs, with strong communities forming.

Our people and communities

Even though I was 10,000 miles from home I felt at home right away.

Sally Gillis, a student from the United States

“Even though I was 10,000 miles from home I felt at home right away.”

Sally Gillis, a student from the United States

Welcoming

Australians are known for being friendly and hospitable. We have a number of programs and extracurricular opportunities to help you settle into life and make friends at the University of Sydney.

Student life