University of Sydney

University of Sydney is a university in Sydney, NSW. International students should budget around US$41,500 a year in total, covering roughly US$28,800 in tuition and US$12,700 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 12 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 30 institutions we list in Australia.

Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia

Tuition: US$28,800/yr
Living: US$12,700/yr
Total: US$41,500/yr
Type: University
Location: Sydney, NSW

Why students choose University of Sydney

Australia's first university, founded by royal charter on the model of Cambridge and Oxford
A member of the Group of Eight, Australia's leading research universities
Alma mater of eight Australian prime ministers, five Chief Justices, 26 High Court judges, 24 Rhodes Scholars, three astronauts and five Nobel laureates
Ranked #1 in Australia and in the world top 25; a global leader in positive educational impact
Direct entry for students from selective and specialist high schools, without a foundation year
30 subjects in the global top 50, notably Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Law, Politics, Psychology, Education, Engineering and Architecture
#1 in Australia and 4th globally for graduate employment, with average starting salaries of AUD 70,000–96,000
Double majors at no extra cost, time or coursework, with a wide choice from over 100 specialisms
The largest student exchange programme in Australia, extending study to elite institutions including the Ivy League, the Russell Group, Tsinghua University, the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University
Top 10 most beautiful campuses in the world; on site you will find four museums, five art galleries, three theatres and the largest academic library system in the southern hemisphere
Study in Sydney, Australia's iconic city and one of the ten best student cities in the world, with wide placement and employment opportunities

University of Sydney fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for University of Sydney
Item	Amount
Undergraduate	AUD 50,000
Postgraduate coursework	AUD 45,500–48,900
Postgraduate research	AUD 49,400
Undergraduate	AUD 46,900–53,600
Postgraduate coursework	AUD 47,700–54,600
Postgraduate research	AUD 46,900–49,400
Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine	AUD 57,700
Bachelor of Arts, dual degree with Sciences Po, France	approximately AUD 50,000
Undergraduate	AUD 53,600
Postgraduate coursework	AUD 55,100–58,800
Postgraduate research	AUD 55,600
Postgraduate coursework	AUD 58,800

University of Sydney entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Every course sets its own academic and English requirements. The following are the general ones.

Undergraduate

IELTS 6.5 or above with no component below 6.0, or equivalent
Or completion of an Australian foundation year

Postgraduate

A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 7.0 or above

Scholarships at University of Sydney

Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship: 100% of tuition
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme: up to AUD 60,000
Sydney International Student Award (Vietnam): 20% of course tuition
Individual faculties run their own scholarship schemes at a range of values

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at University of Sydney?

Budget roughly US$41,500 a year in total — about US$28,800 in tuition and US$12,700 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for University of Sydney?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Every course sets its own academic and English requirements. The following are the general ones.

Where is University of Sydney?

University of Sydney is in Sydney, NSW, at Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia.

Can international students work while studying at University of Sydney?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Australia the current allowance is 48 hours per fortnight during term, and the post-study route is temporary graduate visa (subclass 485).