University of Sydney

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	Headcount: 9,012 FTE: 3,367
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as ‘research only’ should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff	Headcount: 3,627 FTE: 1,355
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Number of Outbound Visiting Faculty Staff	Headcount: 1,809
Number of academic faculty staff employed by your institution contributing to teaching or research at an overseas institution in the last 12 months for a minimum period of at least 3 months.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 32,182 FTE: 27,253
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 5,614 FTE: 4,571
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as ‘undergraduate degree program’ they should be included under ‘international undergraduate students’ . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under ‘Total International Students’.
Number of Inbound Exchange Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 817 FTE: 401
Number of undergraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Number of Outbound Exchange Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 357 FTE: 189
Number of undergraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution abroad for at least 1 semester on an exchange program in the last 12 months.
Average International Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 21,764
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 19,266
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Undergraduate Class Size	20
The average size of class across all undergraduate programs. The term ‘class’ refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.
Number of first year Undergraduate students	Headcount: 6,966
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor's level or equivalent degree in their first year of study. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate's degrees.

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 18,278 FTE: 9,142
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 7,631 FTE: 4,434
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as ‘postgraduate degree program’, they should be included under ‘international postgraduate students’. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under ‘Total International Students’.
Number of Inbound Exchange Graduate/Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 79 FTE: 41
Number of graduate / postgraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Number of Outbound Exchange Graduate/Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 23 FTE: 12
Number of postgraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 19,776
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 14,151
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Taught Graduate / Postgraduate Class Size	18
The average size of class across all taught graduate / postgraduate programs. The term ‘class’ refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 50,460 FTE: 36,395
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 13,245 FTE: 9,005
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Total Outbound Exchange Students	Headcount: 380 FTE: 201
Total number of students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Total Inbound Exchange Students	Headcount: 896 FTE: 442
Total number of students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Student Fees	$ USD 21,397
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees	$ USD 16,708
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Class Size	19
The average size of class across all programs. The term ‘class’ refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.
Number of Male Students	Headcount: 19,066
Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students	Headcount: 26,304
Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study	39%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation.
Proportion of Graduates Employed	80%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded	523
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Entry Requirements

Avg Entry Requirements	4
Please express the average academic achievement entry requirements for your institution. Please convert your domestic requirements to the US Grade Point Average system. The five-point numerical scale is typically correlated with the A-F/A-E quality index. (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, E or F = 0.0) In our context, a value of 0 will imply to us that your institution has an "open access" admissions policy and will in no way count against your institution in any future table built upon this data. You can use World Education Services (WES) Toolkit as guidline: http://www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/index.asp (copy and paste)

Careers Support

Number of Full-Time Careers Advisors	Headcount: 5
Total number of staff employed by your institution on a full-time basis who are exclusively responsible for career support for your students (undergraduate and/or postgraduate)

Internationalisation

Number of University Collaborations or Partnership Agreements	215
Number of universities your institution has collaborations or partnership agreements with. These partnership agreements may include student and teaching exchanges, as well as collaborative research projects, exchange of academic materials and other information, and jointly offered executive development programmes. This includes collaborations at either a university or faculty level. Please also state the names of these institutions in the Submission Notes box.

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

The University of Sydney has strong ties with other leading universities around the world and many degrees have a strong international emphasis, enabling students to expand their education and broaden their personal, professional and academic horizons by going on exchange.

These links are underpinned by a wide range of dynamic courses with flexible degree structures across the broadest range of disciplines in Australia. Sydney's program prepares students for the demands of higher learning, providing skills and versatility for professional employment and helping them rise to the responsibility of leadership.

The excellence of Sydney's teaching is recognised every year through Australian Government awards, and on the international stage by students' regular success in winning Rhodes scholarships and other accolades.

Sydney believes life outside the classroom or laboratory is a key component of building successful individuals, and the University strongly encourages its students to participate in campus life. National student organisations have rated Sydney's student experience as the best in Australia, while the wide range of clubs and societies produce world-class debaters and Olympic-winning athletes.
www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate

Range of Fees

Undergraduate fees range from:
Local students - AUS$17,472 - $38,352
International Students - AUS$19,248 - $48,464

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

The University of Sydney imposes very stringent English language requirements on applicants for admission whose prior studies were not undertaken in English. While the University imposes an institutional English language minimum of an overall IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0 at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, many faculties impose higher requirements.
At the undergraduate level, the Faculties of Architecture, Arts, Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery and Veterinary Science impose an IELTS requirement of 7.0 in a number of their key programs. The Faculties of Law and Education and Social Work require 7.5 for admission to their undergraduate programs.

Accommodation

The main University of Sydney campus is located in the inner Sydney suburb of Camperdown, a social hub of cafes, restaurants, parks and entertainment. Most students live off campus although there on-campus accommodation in residential colleges.

Shared housing ranges from about $110 to $250 a week per person. This usually covers rent for a bedroom and sometimes includes telephone and utility costs. Full-board options range from $180 to $350 per week for a furnished bedroom, usually in a family home, with meals provided and included in the cost. A flatette or studio with its own basic kitchen (and often a shared bathroom) ranges from $120 to $300 a week. A rented house or flat to share with friends costs from $150 to $300 a week for a one-bedroom property, then between $70 and $150 per week for each additional bedroom, depending on quality and location.

The International Student Support Unit (ISSU) helps newly arrived international students to find temporary and permanent accommodation. Temporary accommodation can be reserved when enrolment is confirmed. For more information visit the ISSU website (www.usyd.edu.au/issu).

The University's Accommodation Service helps currently enrolled students find off-campus accommodation. The service maintains an extensive online database of accommodation and provides comprehensive advice about choosing where to live, budgeting, public transport options and what life is like in different parts of Sydney. Visit the Accommodation Service website at www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/services_accommodation.shtml.

Living on campus is an excellent choice for many students moving to Sydney. As well as being within easy walking distance of shopping districts and transport, the University's main campus has its own banks, pharmacy, health services, shops, cafes, bars and a security bus service to the nearest railway station. There are a wide range of residential colleges for those who prefer a college lifestyle – a popular choice for those coming to live in Sydney for the first time. The residential colleges offer a range of accommodation options, including full board, costing between $300 and $470 per week

For those who want to take advantage of on-campus living without the college lifestyle, the University provides a range of other nearby accommodation options, including Sydney University Village.

Accommodation Range

Accommodation costs vary depending on the location and inclusions (i.e. catered college, twin share, ensuite or share bathroom)
On-campus Residential College accommodation range $275 - $467 per week
On-campus self catered accommodation range $67 - $428 per week
Off-campus share or rental accommodation $100 - $260 per week
Off-campus full board $180 - $350

Finance and Scholarships

Each year the University of Sydney offers a wide range of scholarships to eligible new and current students irrespective of their field of study. Scholarships reward academic excellence, support students from disadvantaged backgrounds or help students find accommodation. Some scholarships are awarded directly, while students need to apply for others. There are also special scholarships for international students.

The primary scholarships available to international undergraduate students are:

Faculty/International Student Merit Scholarships
This scholarship offers fee remission for one academic year (two semesters) to undergraduate international students. Selection is made by faculties participating in the scholarship program and is strictly based on academic merit during the previous year of study at the University of Sydney. The University of Sydney Foundation Program (University preparation for international students) also participates in this scheme.

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
ADS are funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) as part of Australia’s foreign aid program. The ADS provide opportunities for people from selected developing countries to study in Australia. These scholarships are awarded either on merit or on nomination by home governments. Information and application forms must be obtained directly from the Australian Diplomatic Mission or the Australian Education Centre in your home country. For more information visit www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar

Other scholarship sources
The University’s website provides listings of other scholarships available to international students. Students considering studying at the University are strongly advised to regularly check this information: www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/costs_scholarships/scholarships.shtml

Entry Requirements

The University of Sydney has a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. Our students have access to experts in their field, whatever they choose to study. Sydney's research-led teaching provides education in its broadest sense, where the University's 30,000 undergraduate students are challenged to develop their minds rather than fill them with facts. Studying alongside top researchers, and in some cases working on their research, exposes Sydney students to excellence – and challenges them to excel.

Before making an application, prospective students should check the specific academic requirements for their preferred course. Entry requirements, including specific entry grades, are detailed on the relevant faculty or department websites and there are course specific entry grades.
www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements/academic.shtml

Where high school qualifications obtained overseas do not have an Australian equivalent, students can enrol in a University preparation course. The University of Sydney Foundation Program is designed to help students reach the academic standard required for entry to an Australian university and courses are tailored for entry into different disciplines.
www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/foundation_program.shtml

Minimum English-language requirements are in place for all courses. Some courses, for example education and medicine, require more advanced language skills. Prospective students should check the specific level of English required for their preferred course. www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements/english_language.shtml

The Centre for English Teaching (CET) runs English-language programs tailored to academic course requirements. Students take some programs before they begin their studies, while others are taken after enrolment. Visit www.usyd.edu.au/cet for more information.

To be considered for entry as an international student, applicants must not be a citizen of Australia or New Zealand (including joint citizenship), or a permanent resident of Australia. For more details on the application process, visit www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/how_to_apply

Language Support

The University’s Centre for English Teaching (CET) provides assistance to students who do not have the English language skills required to enter formal postgraduate study. All programs are designed to help students reach the required level for their preferred course. CET staff have extensive teaching experience in Australia and overseas that helps students achieve their language goals.

CET prepares students to take the CET university entry test (e-test) and the IELTS Academic.
The University of Sydney is an international IELTS testing centre.

English language support programs include:
* Academic English (AE)
* Intensive Academic Writing (IAW)
* Intensive English Course (IEP)
* Academic English master class (AEM)
* Graduate Academic Skills (GAS)
* IELTS Preparation
* Advanced skills for academic success (ASAS) – sponsored students
* The CET University Entry Test (e-test)

For detailed information on CET programs visit http://www.usyd.edu.au/cet

• Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
• Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Economics and Business
• Faculty of Education and Social Work
• Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Veterinary Science
• International Office
• Office of the Vice-Chancellor
• Strategic Planning Office
• Sydney College of the Arts
• Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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