Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia's oldest and most prestigious university, home to over 70,000 students including 23,000+ international students from 140+ countries. A founding member of the Group of Eight, ranked #18 globally, and renowned for world-class research, strong industry ties, and transformative graduate outcomes.
Sydney, Australia
#18 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
#1 in Australia (QS World University Rankings 2025)
#1 most targeted university by top Australian graduate employers
AACSB accredited for Business & Management
93% of graduates employed or in further study within 4 months
Master of Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:85
Master of Commerce
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:85
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:85
Master of Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:85
Master of Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:85
Master of Professional Accounting
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:85
Sydney is Australia's #1 university and a global research powerhouse — ranked #18 worldwide by QS. It excels in medicine, law, business, engineering, and the arts, with cutting-edge facilities and one of the largest research budgets of any Australian institution.
As a founding member of the Group of Eight — Australia's elite research universities — Sydney attracts significant government and industry research funding. Its medical and health sciences faculty is consistently ranked among the top 20 in the world.
The university's alumni network spans Nobel laureates, prime ministers, and CEOs. Notable alumni include Rupert Murdoch and several federal ministers — a network that opens doors globally from day one of graduation.
A Sydney degree commands premium value in the job market — graduates consistently report above-average starting salaries across every major field.
Top recruiters include Deloitte, McKinsey, KPMG, EY, PwC, Google, ANZ Bank, Macquarie Group, and Rio Tinto — all actively recruit on campus.
UG graduates average AUD 70,000+/year starting salary. PG graduates in IT and Business average AUD 85,000–110,000/year within one year of graduation.
300,000+ alumni across 170 countries make Sydney's global network one of the most powerful in the Asia-Pacific, with active chapters in India, Singapore, and the UAE.
Undergrad
31st October (main round)
Postgrad
Rolling — closes 31st October
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling — closes 30th April
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Not available
Sydney is one of the world's great cities — and your campus is in the middle of it all. Minutes from the CBD, you'll have Bondi Beach on weekends, world-class restaurants in Surry Hills, live gigs at the Opera House, and a nightlife stretching from Newtown to Darling Harbour. It's expensive, but it's extraordinary.
As one of the most multicultural cities on earth, Sydney has a thriving Indian community, Bollywood events, authentic South Asian food in Parramatta and Harris Park, and temples that feel like home — the transition to life here is seamless.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Proof of funds: AUD 21,041/year
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Academic transcripts & degree certificates
Part-time work: up to 48 hrs/fortnight during term
