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Studying at the University of Sydney

Studying at the University of Sydney ("USYD") offers you the opportunity to choose from the most diverse range of courses provided by any Australian university. USYD staff are committed teachers, as well as leading researchers of international standing, encouraging intellectual excellence and critical inquiry.

USYD offers a wide variety of challenging, up-to-date undergraduate and postgraduate courses, in disciplines ranging from engineering to music and health sciences to law. USYD's outstanding facilities include the largest library collection in the southern hemisphere.

Several services are available to support you through your studies, including careers advice to help you plan your future. There is a vibrant campus life at this culturally diverse University, many venues for socializing, numerous clubs and societies and world-class sporting facilities.

Some of the reasons students choose to study at Sydney include:

A Reputation for Quality

USYD is committed to building on its international reputation for the quality of the programs offered. As a Sydney student you can expect to challenge and be challenged by the leaders of tomorrow. You will be part of the tradition of excellence for which the University is renowned. This commitment to learning is reflected in the achievements of its graduates. Sydney graduates have distinguished themselves in all sectors of society in Australia and throughout the world.

Diversity of Studies

The University has 17 faculties and academic colleges. There's a vast range of studies, and many programs have considerable flexibility within the degree structure. Depending on the degree course you choose and your own interests, you can choose options ranging from Accounting to Aboriginal Studies, Exercise and Sport Science to Environmental Engineering, Marine Studies to Music, and Phonetics to Philosophy.

Academic and Teaching Resources

The Report of the Federal Government's Committee for Quality Assurance on Teaching placed Sydney in the first rank of Australian universities, and described the University's teaching outcomes as outstanding. The reputation of the University depends on the quality of its teachers. The University continues to attract outstanding teachers from Australia and overseas. It demands the highest standards in academic qualifications and teaching experience. Academic activities are supported by some of the most sophisticated facilities in the southern hemisphere. The University Library holds over 4.5 million items.

Research, computer and technical support facilities include:

  • A vast range of analytical instrumental facilities and specialist biological and science laboratories. These include wind tunnels, electron microscopes, optical fiber technology, and biosciences laboratories.
  • Extensive language laboratories.
  • Music recording and music software development facilities.
  • Computer-aided design and research graphics, and audio-visual support.

Outstanding Research Profile

The Report of the Committee for Quality Assurance, which focussed on research, ranked the University in the top band of Australian universities on all research indicators - research outcomes, research management processes and research improvement. In addition to its position as a major national research institution, the University of Sydney has worldwide links with other academic institutions and industry.

An International University

The University has a strong international standing, both through its research activities and its extensive academic connections worldwide, including: exchanges with institutions throughout Asia, Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. The University of Sydney study abroad program offers students the opportunity to choose from over 1,500 course options.

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