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University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Founded in 1850, University of Sydney is a university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It enrols approximately 78,825 students, a member of Group of Eight. The institution is ranked #25 globally by QS and #53 by Times Higher Education.

Admission rate
35%
Median earnings 10 yrs out
A$47,450
Founded
1850
QS World Rank
#25
QS 2026 · Score 89.4
THE World Rank
#53
Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — international students
Derived: median across the provider's active (Expired = 'No') CRICOS courses with Course Level = 'Bachelor Degree' (excludes 'Bachelor Honours Degree'; excludes courses shorter than 104 weeks as a proxy for graduate-entry/top-up programs), each annualised as Tuition Fee / Duration (Weeks) x 52. International (overseas student) tuition as registered on CRICOS; n = 117 courses; dataset extracted 2026-09-26. CRICOS provider code(s) used: 00026A.
A$60,667 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount of all students (domestic + overseas, all course levels), 2024 full year; DoE 2024 Section 2 Table 2.5, row 'The University of Sydney'.
78,825
Graduates in work (or further study)
Full-time employment rate (proportion of domestic undergraduate graduates available for full-time work who were employed full-time), surveyed ~4-6 months after course completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'The University of Sydney' = 74.3 (72.3, 76.1) (90% CI).
74.3%
Graduate median salary
Median annual full-time salary of domestic undergraduate graduates employed full-time, ~4-6 months after completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'The University of Sydney' = 76,000 (74,900, 77,100) (90% CI).
A$76,000 / year

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

Typical for this route

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  • Apply for December Round 2 (main offer round) — application deadline · in 44 days
    UAC — NSW & ACT undergraduate (Semester 1, 2027) · Year 12, non-school-leaver and international applicants to undergraduate courses at UAC participating institutions (NSW & ACT) starting in 2027. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • NSW and ACT ATARs released · in 64 days
    UAC — NSW & ACT undergraduate (Semester 1, 2027) · Year 12, non-school-leaver and international applicants to undergraduate courses at UAC participating institutions (NSW & ACT) starting in 2027. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
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    UAC — NSW & ACT undergraduate (Semester 1, 2027) · Year 12, non-school-leaver and international applicants to undergraduate courses at UAC participating institutions (NSW & ACT) starting in 2027. · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27

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About the institution

  • Affiliations: Association of Pacific Rim Universities, Australian Research Data Commons, Confederation of Open Access Repositories, Group of Eight, ORCID, Inc. (+2 more)
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Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at University of Sydney?

University of Sydney has an admission rate of approximately 35.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was University of Sydney founded?

University of Sydney was founded in 1850.

How many students attend University of Sydney?

University of Sydney enrols approximately 78,825 students.

How much is tuition at University of Sydney for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Sydney is about A$60,667 a year (2026-09-26, CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Sydney?

University of Sydney is ranked #25 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does University of Sydney rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

University of Sydney is ranked #53 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of University of Sydney?

The official website of University of Sydney is sydney.edu.au.

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