University of Sydney
The University of Sydney (USyd) was established in 1850 and is the oldest in Australia. It is one of the top eight universities in the country (a member of the "Group of Eight," Go8), and their Business School is triple accredited (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). The university is ranked among the top 20 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) and has a total of almost 70,000 students.
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Sydney
- Agreement
- Study Abroad
- Type
- Studies
About the partner institution
The campus is located just on the outskirts of Sydney's city center, and from here, you can see the city's skyline.
Sydney is Australia's largest and oldest city with about 5 million inhabitants. There are short distances to beautiful natural areas such as mountains and beaches, and there are ample opportunities to visit other cities and places while in Sydney.
Number of spots:
Fee-paying spots: Unlimited
Requirements
To be eligible for Study Abroad, you must be registered in a study program at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits at the time of application.
You must have a GPA of at least 3.0, which is equivalent to a C or better.
You must have a minimum grade of 4 in English from high school (not older than 10 years). If your grade is lower than a 4, you must take one of the official tests, such as TOEFL or IELTS.
To take courses at the master's level, you must have completed 180 credits.
Credits and courses
You must take 24 credit points per semester, which corresponds to 30 ECTS.
USyd offers courses in almost all subject areas, and as a UiA student, you can choose freely among the courses they offer (provided you meet any prerequisites).
You can search for courses that interest you on their website.
The academic year
February - May
July - November
Tuition fees and scholarships
Approx. AUD 12 600 per semester.
Accommodation
The university offers guaranteed accommodation if you want it and apply within the specified deadlines. You can find more information here.
Housing in Sydney is expensive, and you should expect to pay from AUD 345 - 725 per week depending on the standard, location, included amenities, etc.
Many end up sharing a room with someone else to reduce costs.
Additional information
The university offers a mentoring program for exchange students, where you will be matched with other students who share similar interests. You will be assigned an Australian student mentor along with the other students in the group.