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Why Study Here?

  • Australia’s First University established in 1850
  • First choice university for local students
  • Australia’s widest range of courses
  • Largest University library system in Australia
  • Vibrant student life
  • Member of the Group of Eight (Australia’s major research intensive universities)

Why do the best students choose us?

  • Outstanding International reputation
  • Quality of teaching - course and elective choice
  • Top salaries on graduation - reputation of degrees
  • Tradition of producing leaders and original thinkers
  • Location - in the heart of Australia’s largest city
  • Great campus - beauty - atmosphere - facilities
  • Research leadership
  • Student lifestyle - clubs and sports and parties

Students & Staff Members

  • Students:
  • Over 47,000 enrolments
  • 31,829 undergraduate students
  • 15,467 postgraduate students
  • 8985 international students (19%)
  • Staff:
  • 2452 academic staff
  • 3360 general staff

Study tools and services ON CAMPUS

  • 24 hour computer lab access
  • Email & intranet services
  • wireless internet connection
  • medical centres
  • travel services
  • banks
  • coffee shops
  • newsagents

While you study we can help you …

  • Get a casual job (casual employment office)
  • Personal Problems
  • Academic and Language problems
  • Child care service
  • Pre-departure support
  • Advice during Orientation Program
  • On-going accommodation service

About Sydney

  • 2 / 3 of Australia’s banking and finance are in Sydney
  • 250 of Australia’s and New Zealand’s top 500 companies are located in Sydney
  • Sydney’s economic size is aprox US$175 billion, equivalent to the size of Singapore and half of Hong Kong
  • 1/4 of Sydney’s population was born overseas. A further 20% are children of those immigrants.
  • A multicultural city. More than 180 nationalities and more than 140 languages spoken
  • Moderate weather (winter 16°C -summer 26 °C)
  • There are 37 beaches
  • Level of crime in Sydney is very low.
  • The City of Sydney ranks favorably in terms of air quality.
  • Sydney was rated 4th out of 200 cities based upon quality of life + life style criteria