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Public university

University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
QS ranking
38
Acceptance rate
30%
Tuition fee
USD26,460/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Sydney is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Its most popular subjects include Sports-Related Subjects, Anatomy and Physiology, Nursing, Pharmacy and Pharmacology and Law and Legal Studies. This is a large university, with approximately 74,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
83%
17%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
79%
21%
Local studentsInternational students

Student gender

In this university

43%
57%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

24 : 1
24 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

23 : 1
23 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2021 Budget

USD 1.6 bn

2021 Endowment

USD 919.5 mn

University website

https://www.sydney.edu.au/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Sports-Related Subjects

  2. 2.

    Anatomy and Physiology

  3. 3.

    Nursing

  4. 4.

    Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  5. 5.

    Law and Legal Studies

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

5

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

178acres

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Others

Number of national league teams

39

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

—

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

11

Number of dormitories

7

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,804
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
71 - 73%
Temperature
18°
27°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
70 - 72%
Temperature
9°
23°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
61 - 66%
Temperature
8°
21°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
63 - 69%
Temperature
14°
26°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Sydney Airport

Distance between airport and university

9 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 1 - 9
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 18 - 22

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

4

Score

98.1

Staff in career centre

In this university

3,427 : 1
3,427 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

3,054 : 1
3,054 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

3,893 : 1
3,893 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

170

Average numbers of services

6