Partner university · Australia

University of Sydney

Australia's oldest university, a Group of Eight member in the centre of Sydney, with particular strength in medicine, law and engineering.

QS World #28QS World Rankings 2027
Founded 1850Public research university
63,602Students

About the university

Why students choose the University of Sydney

Australia's oldest university, a Group of Eight member in the centre of Sydney, with particular strength in medicine, law and engineering.

We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

Ways inDirect entry

Photos: University of Sydney, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.

Fees and scholarships

What the University of Sydney costs

International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.

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Programmes

Popular courses at the University of Sydney

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to the University of Sydney, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Sydney is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    We match you to the right course and intake.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at the University of Sydney: common questions

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Does the University of Sydney offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme (Up to AUD 60,000). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.

Is there a foundation route into the University of Sydney?

GESCO applies to the University of Sydney by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.

Where is the University of Sydney?

The University of Sydney is in Australia. It was founded in 1850.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Sydney?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Sydney directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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Interested in the University of Sydney?

Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.

  • Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
  • A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
  • No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so

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