The University of Sydney

As Australia's oldest higher education institution, the University of Sydney is a world-renowned university consistently ranked among the global top 30. Home to a vibrant international community of over 70,000 students, the university offers more than 450 degree options across a wide variety of study areas.

Programs combine academic rigor with practical experience through hands-on industry placements, internships, and work-integrated learning. Backed by over 150 research centers and 500+ global industry partnerships, students learn directly from researchers leading cutting-edge developments.

Admission Requirements International candidates must satisfy academic and English proficiency criteria:

• Undergraduate Entry: Completion of recognized international high school qualifications (GCE A-Levels, International Baccalaureate) or an approved foundation pathway. Bangladeshi HSC graduates generally require an approved foundation program or 1 year of completed tertiary study for direct entry consideration.

• Postgraduate Entry: A recognized 4-year Bachelor’s degree with faculty-specific minimum academic average thresholds (typically 65%–75%+ WAM depending on the course).

• English Proficiency (Standard Minimums):

  • IELTS Academic: Minimum 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 (7.0+ required for Law, Nursing, MBA, and select medicine tracks).

  • PTE Academic: Minimum 58 overall with no communicative skill below 50.

  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 79 overall (Reading/Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21).

Intake Information

• Semester 1 (February Intake): Main intake for all faculties. Recommended application deadline for international students is October 31 (earlier for quota courses such as Nursing, Medicine, and Law).

• Semester 2 (July Intake): Secondary intake for select undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Application cutoff is generally April 30 to ensure sufficient time for Australian Subclass 500 visa processing.

If you want to learn more about applying for scholarships at the university, this video provides a helpful walkthrough: University of Sydney Scholarship Overview. It covers eligibility, benefits, and application steps for international candidates.

Scholarship Information

• Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship: Covers 100% of tuition fees for top-tier international undergraduate applicants based on academic merit.

• Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: Provides merit-based awards up to AUD $60,000 applied directly toward tuition fees for outstanding coursework students.

• Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP): Covers 100% tuition fees, relocation allowances, health cover (OSHC), and an annual living stipend (~AUD $42,000+) for Master's by Research and PhD candidates

Campus & Lifestyle

Located in the heart of Sydney, the primary Camperdown/Darlington campus features modern student residences, state-of-the-art facilities, and the largest academic library system in the Southern Hemisphere.

Outside the classroom, students can connect through 270+ student clubs and societies managed by the University of Sydney Union (USU). Living in Sydney offers proximity to pristine coastal beaches, a rich arts scene, and convenient travel connections through Sydney Airport.