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DiscoverWelcome to the University of Sydney
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting, dynamic and stunningly beautiful city, and the University of Sydney reflects every aspect of that excitement, dynamism and beauty.
Australia’s oldest University, our principal campus overlooks the city, right next to vibrant shopping and eating areas. Campus life here is outstanding — there are a great many clubs and societies you can join during your stay with us that will enable you to make lifelong friends and to discover all that Sydney has to offer.
Then, of course, there’s the study… world-class facilities, inspirational academics, and a team of support staff dedicated to assisting you to make the most of your semester here.
The University of Sydney is a vibrant community and a place where dreams come true. Come and experience it for yourself.
Dr Michael Spence Vice-Chancellor and Principal
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Why Study Here? ........................... 2An Unconventional Heritage .......... 4The Heart of Sydney ...................... 6Sydney Events Calendar ................10
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Our Teachers and Researchers ..... 16Coursework ................................. 18Discipline Areas .......................... 20Research .................................... 22Sydney Abroad Internships .......... 24
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University Life ............................. 26Sport & Fitness ........................... 28Student Support Services ............ 30Accommodation .......................... 32Global Connections .................... 34
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Important dates for 2016 ..............37
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As Australia’s first university our reputation spans more than 160 years. We are regularly ranked in the top 0.3% of universities worldwide. We teach more than 50,000 bright minds, with 10,000 international students from more than 145 countries.
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When you come to study at the University of Sydney, you become part of an inspiring network of leading academics, and distinguished graduates and alumni. The cross-disciplinary nature of our 16 faculties allows us to offer the widest range of academic programs of any Australian university, giving you the flexibility to personalise your study abroad experience.
We’ve taught 145 Olympians, 6 prime ministers, 2 Nobel laureates, 3 astronauts, 110 Rhodes scholars and 1 Pulitzer Prize winner. What will you achieve?
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Jane Foss Russell is the first woman to graduate from the University.
1924
Dr John Bradfield receives the first Doctor of Science in engineering. His thesis included designs for a bridge across the harbour. In 1932 his design for the Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed.
1958
Science graduate and lecturer Dr David Warren invents and develops the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, also known as ‘the black box’.
1965
Student Charles Perkins led 30 students through small-town Australia on a Freedom Ride protesting against racial discrimination. Perkins was the first Aboriginal man to graduate from university and later was the first Aboriginal person to become the head of a federal government department.
1969
Germaine Greer (who graduated with a Master of Arts from the University) publishes The Female Eunuch, a book epitomising new thinking on social issues.
1990s
Alumni John O’Sullivan (Bachelor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy), and a team of colleagues at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) are credited with inventing Wi-Fi.
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PhD student Lara Malins is closing in on a new cancer vaccine. She and her supervisors have developed a number of vaccine- like compounds in the search for ones that will trigger a strong immune response.
1870s
University pioneer Professor Charles Badham campaigns for the introduction of bursaries for disadvantaged students.
“This University is not only for those who have private means or professional connections to start them; it is founded for the people.”
1880
The University receives one of the largest bequests ever left to an Australian university, after John Henry Challis donates the equivalent of $32 million. Today, the University offers more than 700 student scholarships valued at $65 million per year.
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The University opens its doors to women, admitting them on the same basis as men. It was among the first in the world to do so, many decades before Oxford or Cambridge.
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The University was established in 1850 and the first students were admitted in 1852.
“The University of Sydney should be available to the child of every class, to become great and useful in the destinies of his country... whether they are disciples of Moses, of Jesus, of Mahomed, of Vishnu or of Buddha.”
William Charles WentworthUniversity founder
DiscoverAn unconventional heritage
Since 1850, the University of Sydney has led the way in setting new directions for society.
We discarded the conventions of Britain’s traditional universities by admitting students on academic merit rather than religion or social class. More than 160 years on, one thing remains constant: our belief in the power of education to change society for the better.
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Sydney ranks second on a list of the 50 best cities in the world in which to live, work and study,* above New York and Paris. Our university has also been named among the world’s top 10 most beautiful universities.**
The University of Sydney has a network of campuses in the heart of the city and beyond.
DiscoverThe heart of Sydney
Our Camperdown/Darlington Campus is close to Sydney’s business district and sandy beaches. The surrounding areas are both cosmopolitan and multicultural, with the lively suburb of Newtown, laidback Glebe Point Road, and the bustling Central Park precinct a short walk away.
This campus is less than 20 minutesby train to:
− Sydney city centre (3 minutes)
− Circular Quay (13 minutes)
− Bondi Junction (15 minutes)
− North Sydney (16 minutes)
− Sydney International Airport (16 minutes)
The campus is within walking distance to Central and Redfern train stations, and on major bus routes.
To find out more about Sydney suburbs, visit:
− cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
For more information visit:
− sydneytrains.info
To find your way around our campuses, visit:
− sydney.edu.au/maps
*PwC ‘Cities of Opportunity’ report, 2014 **The Daily Telegraph (United Kingdom) and The Huffington Post (United States).
Sydney Climate
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Summer Dec - Feb Warm and humid 18 - 26 64 - 79
Autumn Mar - May Warm to cool 15 - 22 59 - 72
Winter June - Aug Cool to cold 08 - 17 48 - 63
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“Sydney is a beautiful, multicultural city with good public transportation amazing parks and beaches. If you’re thinking of studying at Sydney Uni, my advice is to get out of your comfort zone and GO. My self-confidence, English and personal and professional skills developed so much from my time at the University.”
Leticia LuizUniversidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil, 2013 NSW International Student of the Year
“What defines my time is not a particular moment, but just realising that you are immersed into a new life in a city far away from home. From standing on top of the Blue Mountains, to surfing on the Northern Beaches, to swimming in a pool on a skyscraper, all these things are now what I call life here in Sydney!Hersh PatelUniversity College London, United Kingdom, Master of Science - Chemistry (International Program)
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“It has been the best year of my life. The first semester was like a 5-month dream come true, exploring beautiful beaches and cities and making such wonderful friends. The second semester was a time to transition into more maturity as an adult living independently. I have learned, seen, done and enjoyed so much, and I wouldn’t trade the opportunity for anything.”
Allison Grace De La TorreUniversity of Richmond, USABachelor of Science (Business Administration - International Business)
“Sydney is a great city, with infinite opportunities for fun, culture and discovery. The University of Sydney reflects the city by helping students to understand diversity, different cultures and points of view, to have fun and learn beyond textbooks. The Study Abroad experience transformed me into a brand new person.”
Paolo CastelanelliBocconi University, Italy, Bachelor of International Economics and Management
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January
Sydney Festival*Three weeks of live music, visual arts, theatre, food and film on Sydney’s streets.
− www.sydneyfestival.org.au
Australia Day - 26 JanuaryPublic holiday celebrations including fireworks and free community events held across the nation.
− www.australiaday.org.au
February
Sydney Chinese New Year FestivalOver two weeks of celebrations culminating with a street parade, light show and fireworks on the eve of Lunar New Year.
− www.sydneychinesenewyear.com
March
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasTwo weeks of events including a film festival, fair day, academic discussions, finishing with a colourfully costumed and choreographed parade.
− www.mardigras.org.au
Art Month Sydney Explore contemporary art facilitating access to artists and their stories in galleries across Sydney.
− www.artmonthsydney.com.au
Living In Harmony Festival Celebrating the city’s cultural diversity, the City of Sydney together with community organisations, provides opportunities to discover and experience diverse cultures with a program that explores Sydney’s multi-cultural heritage. This includes the annual Lord Mayor’s International Students Reception.
− livinginharmonyfestival.com.au
March - April
Royal Easter ShowCelebrating Australia’s largest annual event at the site of the 2000 Olympics, with agricultural competitions, animals, experiences, entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and much more.
− www.eastershow.com.au
April - May
Sydney Comedy Festival*Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event with hundreds of the world’s funniest comedians taking stages across Sydney entertaining more than 100,000 people.
− www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au
June
Sydney Film Festival*One of the world’s longest running film festivals, featuring films, documentaries, short films and animation from Australia and all over the globe.
− www.sff.org.au
The Winter FestivalAustralia’s largest winter event, featuring open-air ice-skating, traditional culinary delights and entertainment.
− thewinterfestival.com.au/
May
Sydney Writer’s Festival* Bringing together authors of the very best contemporary fiction and writers of cutting edge nonfiction, and some of the world’s leading public intellectuals, scientists and journalists to share ideas and issues that animate all forms of writing, with annual contributions from students and staff of the University of Sydney.
− www.swf.org.au
May - June
Vivid Sydney: Lights Music Ideas* Vivid Sydney is where art, technologyand commerce intersect. This annual event is the largest of its kind in the world with life large-scale light installations brightening the city in winter.
− www.youtube.com/user/uniofsydney/
− www.vividsydney.com
July
The Rocks Aroma FestivalCoffee lovers, come immerse yourselves in the aroma and flavours of coffee from some of the best brews and baristas at the biggest coffee festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
− www.therocks.com/whats-on/aroma-festival.aspx
August
City To SurfJoin thousands of Sydneysiders and international runners for the largest timed fun run in the world – starting in Sydney city centre and finishing at Bondi Beach. Will you survive Heartbreak Hill?
− www.city2surf.com.au
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For the full range of Sydney events, visit the City of Sydney What’s On calendar: whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au and Destination NSW events calendar www.sydney.com/eventsFor more University of Sydney events, visit: whatson.sydney.edu.au/eventsFor a guide to events, dining, attractions, sports and travel in NSW, visit Destination NSW at: www.visitnsw.com
October - November
Fiesta: Beats, Dance, Olé! Indulge your passion for all things Latin American as Fiesta, Sydney’s biggest celebration of Latino music, dance and culture, ignites the streets of Darling Harbour.
− www.darlingharbour.com/ whats-on.aspx
Good Food MonthShowcasing the best Sydney and regional restaurants, cafes, bars and producers, tantalise your taste buds as you venue hop and whet your appetite.
− www.goodfoodmonth.com
Scifi Film FestivalSci-fi film buffs come enjoy this international event dedicated to exploring and celebrating the science fiction and fantasy genres, their films and pop culture.
− scififilmfestival.com/
Sculpture By The SeaNature and art are juxtaposed along the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk transforming this popular venue into a temporary sculpture park featuring over 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world. Not to be missed!
− www.sculpturebythesea.com exhibitions/bondi.aspx
November
Glebe Street Fair The neighbouring University suburb of Glebe hosts this annual street fair of live music, food and clothing markets celebrating the one of Sydney’s longest running annual events.
− www.glebestreetfair.com
Newtown FestivalThe neighbouring University suburb of Newtown hosts this annual festival of live music, food and clothing markets, seminars and art workshops encapsulating the spirit of Sydney’s most vibrant creative, conscientious, and inclusive community.
− www.newtowncentre.org/festival
December
TropfestExperience the world’s largest free short film festival.
− www.tropfest.com/
Woolworths Carols In The DomainJoin a hundreds strong community choir to bring the magic and spirit of Christmas into Sydney.
− www.carolsinthedomain.com/
Sydney To Hobart Yaut RaceOne of the most celebrated ocean yacht races in the world kicks off on Boxing Day each year from Sydney Harbour.
New Year’s EveCelebrate the New Year in one of the first cities to welcome 2016 as Sydney explodes with street parties, music and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the world.
− www.sydneynewyearseve.com
September - October
Football Finals SeriesImmerse yourself in Australian sporting culture and experience fanfare at the Rugby league, rugby union and AFL finals. You may need your earplugs!
− www.afl.com.au
− www.nrl.com
− www.rugby.com.au
Art and About SydneyIn this collaborative arts festival every street, laneway, building site, intersection and thoroughfare is a canvas for creation and storytelling.
− www.artandabout.com.au
September
Beams Arts FestivalCelebrate your local Chippendale multi-disciplinary arts festival showcasing work from the whole spectrum of the arts featuring installations, dance, theatre and performance art, video and lighting projections, workshops and public programs, live music and outdoor dining.
− www.beamsfestival.com.au
Festival Of The WindsCelebrate Spring with a kite flying festival on the iconic Bondi Beach. Enjoy food from all over the world, free dance workshops, workshops, demonstrations, roaming entertainment, and art exhibitions in the Bondi Pavilion.
− www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/places_of_interest/bondi_pavilion/annual_attractions/festival_of_the_winds
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Associate Professor Danielle CelermajerFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Associate Professor Celermajer is the founder and director of the Regional Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific), an innovative course in which students spend a semester at a partner university in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal or Indonesia. In 2009 the program received a grant of €1.5 million from the European Union – the largest in the faculty’s history.
Dr Tanya LattyFaculty of Agriculture and Environment
Dr Latty believes the natural world represents a goldmine of algorithms with untapped potential to solve human problems. She aims to fill this knowledge gap by dissecting the behaviours that allow ant colonies, bee hives, and slime mould amoebas to make ‘smart’ decisions collectively, and apply these algorithms to human problems. Dr Latty was recently named a Branco Weiss Fellow.
Professor Greg Chamitoff Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
Professor Chamitoff is a renowned aeronautical engineer and former NASA astronaut. He is inspiring students and helping to develop a stronger aerospace industry in Australia through his role as our Lawrence Hargrave Professor of Aeronautical Engineering.
“Study what you love because happiness is such a wonderful and rare thing to have in life. I was very lucky because I’ve always done stuff that I loved to pieces. Life gets meaning from what you do.”
Dr Karl KruszelnickiJulius Sumner Miller Fellow, the University of Sydney
The passion and brilliance of our academics ranks them among the best in the world. They push the boundaries of knowledge to become leaders in their field.
From your first day at the University of Sydney, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from inspiring academics. It is due to the outstanding calibre of their work that we continue to rank among the top research universities in the world and offer a cutting-edge curriculum that is constantly fed by new research.
Every year government, industry, alumni and business leaders demonstrate their belief in us by donating millions of dollars to support the research and education of our students and staff.
StudyOur teachers and researchers
The facts
The University of Sydney is ranked 37th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2014/15) with top 40 rankings in 21 subject areas including (QS Rankings 2015)
− Accounting & Finance (19)
− Architecture / Built Environment (17)
− Business and Management Studies (32)
− Computer Science & IT (36)
− Education (9)
− Engineering - Civil & Structural (19)
− Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical (33)
− English Language & Literature (18)
− Geography & Area Studies (28)
− Law (13)
− Medicine (17)
− Psychology (24)
− Politics & International Studies (25)
− Sociology (29)
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Most popular units of study
− ECON1002 Introductory Macroeconomics
− EDUF3034 Australian Theatre, Film and Learning
− EDUH4052 Learning in Outdoor Education
− EDUH4058 Sport and Learning in Australian Culture
− FINC2011 Corporate Finance I
− HSTY1089 Australia: Conflict and Transformation
− IBUS2101 International Business Strategy
− KOCR2600 Indigenous Australia: An Introduction
− MKTG1001 Marketing Principles
Other themes to explore:
Australian Studies − ASLT2616 Australian
Stage and Screen − ECON1005 The Australian Economy − GOVT1101 Australian Politics − GCST3601 Gender, Race
and Australian Identities
Indigenous Studies − ANTH2605 Aboriginal Australia:
Cultural Journeys − EDUH4053 Indigenous Sport,
Education and Culture − KOCR2612 Introduction to
Aboriginal Literature
Business, Economics and Political Science
− CLAW1001 Foundations of Business Law
− ECOS2201 Economics of Competition and Strategy
− GOVT2221 Politics of International Economic Relations
− GOVT2445 American Politics and Foreign Policy
− IBUS3108 Social Entrepreneurship − INFS1000 Digital
Business Innovation − MKTG3116 International Marketing − WORK2217 International Human
Resource Management − WORK2222 Leadership
in Organisations
Asian Studies − ASNS3619 China and Globalisation − ASNS2640 Mass Media in Korea − GOVT2208 Environmental
Politics in the Asia-Pacific − Also see SSEAC Sydney Southeast
Asia Centre field schools overleaf
Engineering and Information Technologies
− AMME2301 Mechanics of Solids − CHNG2805 Industrial Systems
and Sustainability − CIVL2230 Intro to Structural
Concepts and Design − ELEC3702 Management
for Engineers − ENGG2852 Project Based
Organisational Behaviour − INFO1103 Introduction
to Programming
Health Sciences − BACH3128 Health and Globalisation − ECOS3017 Health Economics − EDGU1003 Diet and Nutrition
for Health and Sport − EXSS1018 Biomechanics
of Human Movement
Science and Mathematics − BIOS1172 Biological
Aspects of Ageing − MATH2068 Number Theory
and Cryptography − PSYC2014 Personality
and Intelligence
Science (Fieldwork) − BIOL2009 Introduction to
Terrestrial Field Ecology − BIOL2010 Introduction to
Tropical Wildlife Biology − BIOL2020 Introduction
to Coral Reef Biology − BIOL2028 Introduction to
Marine Field Ecology
Sustainability and Environmental Sciences
− ENVI3114 Energy and the Environment
− GEOS3520 Urban Citizenship and Sustainability
− GEOS3009 Coastal Environments and Processes
− GOVT2228 Environmental Politics
With our excellent academic reputation, including Business School accreditation by the peak European (EQUIS) and North American (AACSB International) bodies, you can have great confidence in your semester of study.
Here are some unit of study suggestions (with their course codes) to help you find your focus at Sydney. For a full guide to units of study available to Study Abroad and Exchange students and information about pre-approval requirements and credit transfer arrangements visit
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With over 150 disciplines on offer at undergraduate and postgraduate level, you are spoilt for choice.
You may also consider adding a Sydney Southeast Asia Centre (SSEAC) interdisciplinary field school to your study to further diversify your Australasian experience.
sydney.edu.au/southeast-asia-centre/students/field-schools-exchanges
Agriculture and Environment − Environmental Sciences − Plant and Food Sciences
Architecture, Design and Planning − Architecture − Architecture and Environments − Design Computing − Design (Audio and Acoustics,
Illumination, Sustainable, Computing) (PGC only)
− Urbanism, Design and Regional Planning (PGC only)
Arts and Social Sciences − American Studies − Ancient History − Anthropology − Arab and Islamic Studies − Archaeology − Art History and Theory
Business − Accounting − Business Analytics − Business Information Systems − Business Law − Finance − International Business − Marketing − Work and Organisational Studies
Education and Social Work − Australian Theatre,
Film and Learning − Creativity, Youth Culture
and the Arts − Diet and Nutrition for
Health and Sport − Indigenous Sport,
Education and Culture − Learning in Outdoor Education − Psychology in Social Work − Sport and Learning in
Australian Culture − Sports Coaching Theory
and Practice − Teaching English Internationally − Youth and Digital Culture − Young People, Sex and
Sexual Health
Engineering andInformation Technologies
− Aeronautical − Biomedical − Chemical − Civil − Computer − E-Commerce − Electrical − Information Technology − Mechanical − Project Management − Software − Space − Telecommunications
− Asian Studies − Australian Literature − Australian Political Economy − Australian Studies − Biblical and Jewish Studies − Chinese Studies − Classics and Ancient History − Digital Cultures − Economics and Econometrics − English − European Studies − Film Studies − Gender Studies − Government and
International Relations − Heritage Studies − History − Indigenous Australian Studies − International and Comparative − Literary Studies − International Relations
Health Sciences(Cumberland Campus)
− Aboriginal Health and Community Development
− Ageing and Aged Care Behavioural Health Science
− Behavioural Science − Biomedical Sciences − Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy − Communication Disorders − Exercise and Sport Science − Health Sciences − Hearing and Speech − Indigenous Community Health − Leisure and Health − Manipulative Physiotherapy − Medical Radiation Sciences − Physiotherapy − Rehabilitation Counselling − Speech Pathology
Law − Administrative Law and Policy − Contracts − Corporate Law − Criminal Law − Criminology − Environmental Law − Equity − Federal Constitutional Law − Foundations of Law − Health Law/Public Health Law − International Business and Law − International Law − International Taxation − Jurisprudence − Labour Law and Relations − Law, Lawyers and Justice − Litigation − Taxation − Torts
− Languages and Language Studies (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Modern Greek, Hebrew, Hindi and Urdu, Indonesian, Malay, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Sanskrit, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese)
− Linguistics − Media and Communications − Medieval Studies − Music − Peace and Confict Studies − Performance Studies − Philosophy − Political Economy − Sociology and Social Policy − Sociology − Spanish and Latin American Studies − US Studies − Writing − World Religion
Music (Conservatorium Campus) − Composition − Conducting − Contemporary Music − Historical Performance − Music Education − Musicology − Principal Study (Brass, Keyboard,
Percussion, Performance, Opera Studies, Strings, Vocal, Woodwind)
Science − Agricultural Chemistry − Anatomy and Histology − Biochemistry − Biological Sciences − Bioinformatics − Cell Pathology − Chemistry − Computational Science − Environmental Studies − Geography − Geology and Geophysics − History and Philosophy of Science − Immunobiology − Information Systems − Marine Science − Mathematics and Statistics − Medicinal Chemistry − Microbiology − Nanoscience and Technology − Neuroscience − Nutrition and Metabolism − Pharmacology − Physics − Physiology − Plant Science − Psychology − Soil Science
Veterinary Science − Animal and Veterinary Bioscience − Animal Science − Veterinary Science
Visual Arts (Rozelle Campus) − Critical Studies − Contemporary Art − Studio Art (themes include
Jewellery and Object, Painting, Photomedia and Printmedia)
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The University of Sydney is one of the world’s top research universities and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight network. By uniting expertise across disciplines, we make a real difference to our understanding of today’s world.
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Be part of something world changing
Our students have access to more than 70 world-leading interdisciplinary research and teaching centres, including:
− Charles Perkins Centre, which brings together scholars searching for solutions to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related conditions
− Sydney Environment Institute
− Centre for Carbon, Water and Food
− Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity
− China Studies Centre
− Sydney Southeast Asia Centre
− John Grill Centre for Project Leadership
− Brain and Mind Research Institute
− National Centre for Cultural Competence
− Australian Centre for Field Robotics.
Our research is driven by the big picture. We take a problem and look at it from all angles, combining the expertise and talents of scholars and students from multiple disciplines.
The facts
− 70 research centres
− 12 national centres of excellence
− 15 cooperative research centres
− consistently among the top three university research funding recipients in Australia
− 75 percent of almost 100 academic fields rated above world standard.*
What sets the University of Sydney apart? Exceptional facilities, an innovative edge and the drive to challenge traditional ways of thinking. Our students have the opportunity to be part of this: contributing to research that pushes the boundaries and makes a meaningful, real-world impact.
Research opportunities are open to postgraduate Study Abroad or Exchange students. You can identify your potential supervisor using Research Supervisor Connect, the online database that matches your research interests to PhD and master’s degree research opportunities and supervisors.
− sydney.edu.au/research/opportunities
Undergraduate Study Abroad students can experience a taste of research by enrolling in the Sydney Abroad Internship Program.
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Sydney Abroad interns complete 120 hours in an industry or research placement with one of our many and varied industry partners.
− sydney.edu.au/future-students/sydney-abroad/ internships.shtml
Parallel to your work placement are eight hours of professional development workshops, academic readings and a range of assessments, including a final 2500-word project report.
Sydney Abroad Internship (ARTS2600) is a unit of study worth 6 credit points (standard weighting for a unit) and taken alongside three other units of study in a given semester.
Your internship will allow you to:
− Develop familiarity with the Australian workplace culture
− Enhance your interpersonal, communication and cross-cultural skills
− Use your skills in a real work environment
− Gain a competitive advantage in the graduate employment market by developing global connections in your chosen profession.
Internship Areas
Our regular Host Partners offer placements in the following roles and industries:
− Accounting, Economics and Finance
− Advertising, Marketing and Sales
− Architecture and Urban Planning
− Business and Management
− Charity
− Education and Tutoring
− Engineering and Information Technology
− Events, Public Relations and Social Media
− Government and Policy
− Media and Communications
− Retail and Fashion
− Science and Research
How To Apply
Simply indicate your interest through the online application form when you apply for the Study Abroad program. You must also upload the following documents when submitting the Study Abroad application:
− resume
− cover letter
Please note: Every effort will be made to offer internships to all eligible students but placement cannot be guaranteed.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Sydney Abroad Internships you need to:
− Be an applicant of the Study Abroad Program
− Satisfy all requirements of the Study Abroad Program
− Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or ‘B’ or better on the ECTS grading scale
− Have completed at least 1.5 years of university study
Sydney Abroad Internships set the University of Sydney’s Study Abroad Program apart. Complement your academic study with relevant industry or research experience.
“I decided to complete an internship at the University of Sydney because I believe you can learn so much when you’re outside of the classroom and participating in your field of choice. My internship has provided me with a great place to get hands-on experience doing research on things I only read about in class!”Madelyn RubensteinUniversity of Rochester, USA, Neuroscience major
“The internship experience abroad has changed my outlook on how I view business and the professionals steering the ship. Every day serves as a chance to jump out of your comfort zone, an exhilarating experience you learn to crave and enjoy.”
Jenn CraneUniversity of California, Los Angeles, USA, Communication Studies major and Environmental Systems/Society minor
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The University of Sydney Union is a student led, not-for-profit organisation that invests all funds back into the student experience and runs many activities on campus.
As well as running our clubs and societies program, the USU also supports a wide range of initiatives such as Incubate, an entrepreneur and start-up accelerator program that is expanding to universities across Australia in partnership with Google.
Get a feel for Uni life
− www.youtube.com/user/USUonline
The facts
− ranked first for best student experience and campus culture in Australia
− 200+ clubs and societies
− 12 cafés and 8 bars on campus
− 4 live performance spaces
− 2 fitness centres
− an indoor rock-climbing wall
− a heritage-listed graffiti tunnel
ExperienceUniversity life
Campus life at the University of Sydney is a unique experience.
You’ll enjoy an inspiring learning environment and a vibrant campus alive with activity and diversity. Through our packed calendar of campus events and celebrations, take advantage of our partnerships with iconic Sydney festivals and events, such as Vivid Sydney and the Sydney Writer’s Festival. There is something to please everyone from our Sydney Ideas lectures, music and drama, museums, sports and much more.
sydney.edu.au/ events-talks-activities
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− We have produced 144 Olympians and 119 Australian Rugby Union Representatives.
− Sydney University Football Club is the oldest club now playing rugby union in Australia, and is nicknamed ‘The Birthplace of Australian Rugby’ or simply ‘The Birthplace’.
− We have two fully equipped fitness centres with gyms and a physiotherapy centre.
− We offer group fitness and weight rooms, an Olympic size heated swimming pool and a climbing wall.
− We were competitors in the Quidditch World Cup.
Stay in touch with all things sport and fitness at the University of Sydney by visiting our website:
− susf.com.au
Competitive Sports
The Sydney University Athletic Club had a standout season of competition. They represented at the Australian Track and Field Championships in early 2015 and brought home 4 national titles and 10 gold medals. The Sydney Uni Flames has a long tradition of success in Australian women’s basketball. Their newly appointed head coach won WNBL Coach of the Year in 2015.
Similarly our rowing and boat clubs are an institution of passion and achievement. The men’s coxed eight won the Australian Boat Race for the fourth time in the young history of the event.
We also have a number of less conventional sports clubs including an American Football team; they won the Waratah Bowl in 2014.
2014 saw Sydney University win Australian University Games by a record margin, collecting 18 gold pennants; highlighting the strength of our clubs across a broad range of sports.
In 2014, 20 students from the University of Sydney competed in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, returning with 6 medals, including three gold medals in athletics, diving and swimming. Next stop, hopefully, Rio 2016 Olympics.
Find out more on our website:
− sydney.edu.au/ug-athletes
Experience Sport and fitness
Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness offers a huge range of facilities, programs and campus events to keep you healthy and active.
You can get involved in athletics, swimming, tennis, golf, hockey, soccer, rugby union, rowing, scuba diving, skiing and more. Whether you want to play at the competitive level or just socially, there’s an option for you.
Inside view
Benn MelroseBachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
Benn balances his studies with playing rugby as an elite athlete of the University of Sydney.
“The best thing about being a student athlete is undoubtedly the support you receive from the University of Sydney. I am fortunate to be a part of the Elite Athlete Program where I am saturated with resources that enable me to perform at the highest level both academically and on the sporting field. I have access to leading Strength and Conditioners, Coaches, Nutritionists, Psychologists, Academic Tutors and mentors that have played an instrumental role in enabling me to balance my pursuits.”
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Once you get to the University of Sydney, you’ll have plenty of help. We offer a wide range of services to help you make the most of your time here and develop skills and strategies to enjoy university life to the fullest.
Here are just a few of the ways we can support your health, welfare and academic life.
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Enrolment Support and AdviceIt can take a little time to adjust to a new academic system. Sydney Abroad Advisers provide enrolment support and advice about which of your preferred units of study, submitted at the time of application, are approved.
Advisers also guide you through the enrolment process prior to arrival and work with you to ensure your enrolment is finalised within in the first two weeks of semester.
− sydney.edu.au/future-students/sydney-abroad/enrol.shtml
Orientation and Social EventsOrientation is an action-packed opportunity to dive into the social and academic experiences of campus life – it’s a great time to make friends, attend official welcome events, and enjoy a huge and varied program of entertainment.
Sydney Abroad orientation starts with Meet and Greet sessions two weeks prior to semester. The official welcome and enrolment advising events take place during the week prior to semester.
− sydney.edu.au/orientation
Social events such as a Sydney harbour cruise, breakfast with koalas, surf camp, city tours and more are coordinated by the Sydney Abroad team, Buddy Club and the University of Sydney Union (USU).
The USU also runs the three-day O-Week Festival during Orientation Week in February before Semester 1 (the largest event of its kind in Australia) and a smaller event in August for Semester 2.
− oweek.com.au
Student services
− Academic support (study skills workshops, free tutorials, group study sessions and bridging courses in areas such as grammar, mathematics and science).
− disability services
− health and wellbeing support (doctors, dentists, a pharmacy, physiotherapists, an optometrist, counsellors, psychologists and chaplains – all on campus)
− careers centre
− sydney.edu.au/student-services
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On-campus –Residential colleges (fully catered)
Mandelbaum House 30 M, F 9692 5200 [email protected] www.mandelbaum.usyd.edu.au
Sancta Sophia 161 (UG) 128 (PG)
M (PG) F 9577 2100 [email protected] www.sanctasophiacollege.edu.au
St Andrew’s 245 M, F 9565 7300 [email protected] www.standrewscollege.edu.au
St John’s 252 M, F 9394 5000 [email protected] www.stjohnscollege.edu.au
St Paul’s 195 M 9550 7451 [email protected] www.stpauls.edu.au
Wesley 250 M, F 9565 3333 [email protected] www.wesleycollege-usyd.edu.au
Women’s College 282 F 9517 5000 [email protected] www.thewomenscollege.com.au
International House 200 M, F 9950 9800 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/internationalhouse
On-campus student housing (self catered)
Darlington House 54 M, F 9351 3322 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/accommodation-darlington
Selle House 14 M, F 9351 3322 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/accommodation-selle
Terraced housing 186 M, F 9351 3322 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/accommodation-terraces
Queen Mary Building (opening July 2015)
802 M, F 9351 3322 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/accommodation-qm
Sydney Uni Village 650 M, F 9036 4000 [email protected] www.sydneyuv.com.au
Urbanest Cleveland* 438 M, F 8091 9959 online enquiry form via website urbanest.com.au
Urbanest Darlington (opening July 2015)
464 M, F 8091 9959 [email protected] urbanest.com.au
ExperienceAccommodation
Guaranteed accommodation We take the stress out of finding a place to live by offering you guaranteed accommodation at Urbanest Cleveland, a new student accommodation complex minutes away from our Camperdown Campus. All you need to do is submit your application by the deadline.
Application forms will be provided when you receive your unconditional offer to study at the University of Sydney as a Study Abroad or Exchange student.
Urbanest is just a few kilometres’ walk from the city centre, allowing you to be close to both the University and the excitement of downtown Sydney. Rooms are fully furnished and facilities include wi-fi, a gym, 24-hour onsite staff and security systems.
− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/urbanest
Temporary arrival accommodation (international students)If you have not secured guaranteed housing before you move to Sydney, we recommend that you book a temporary place to stay. Once you have arrived and are settled in your temporary accommodation, you can then look around for longer-term accommodation.
− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/short_term
On-campus – residential colleges (fully catered)The University has eight residential colleges on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus, including International House, a residential community of global scholars. Our colleges provide comfortable, fully furnished single rooms and daily meals, along with comprehensive sporting, cultural, leadership and social programs.
− sydney.edu.au/colleges
On-campus student housing (self catered)The University offers furnished rooms in shared or self-contained apartments and houses usually located within walking distance of the Camperdown/Darlington, Cumberland and Camden Campuses.
These residences include the newlyrevamped Queen Mary Building(QMB), opening in July 2015, and Abercrombie Student Accommodation (opening 2016).
Through these new facilities, the University of Sydney aims to create a vibrant and engaging community around the Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/ on_campus/camperdown/self_catered
Off-campus livingMore than 90 percent of our students live off campus, including many Study Abroad and Exchange Students. The University of Sydney is close to a number of easily accessible, multicultural and vibrant suburbs such as Annandale, Newtown, Chippendale and Glebe.
No matter what campus you’re studying at, Student Accommodation Services can help you find accommodation nearby. The service maintains a large online database of properties. Shared housing ranges from about A$200 to A$350 per week per person. A rented one-bedroom apartment can range from A$250 to A$450 per week, depending on its facilities, size and location.
− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/off_campus
Choosing where to live will be one of the biggest decisions you’ll make after making your decision to study in Australia, but there is plenty of help available. Your first stop should be our Student Accommodation Services website. It will give you helpful advice on where to live, the costs and offcampus accommodation options.
sydney.edu.au/accommodation
*Guaranteed accommodation offered to Sydney Abroad students who apply by the advised deadline each semester of admission1. Urbanest lounge and kitchen in 4‑6 person shared apartment 2. Urbanest Twinshare room with ensuite3. Queen Mary Building single room with ensuite
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Developing global citizens is an important priority for the University of Sydney. Every year, more than 3000 students visit or depart the University for an international experience through international field schools, professional placements, short-term study, semester and year-long exchanges and independent study, and the study abroad program.
Our strategic partnerships with over 350 globally respected institutions span from China to Chile, Norway to New Zealand, Sweden to Spain, and the United States to the United Kingdom. We are proud of these global connections and welcome the diversity that our Sydney Abroad students bring to the campus.
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Step 1: Choose your application pathway.Step 2: Check you meet entry requirements.Step 3: Submit your application online with
the relevant documents.
Application PathwaysTo become a Study Abroad student, you can submit your application one of three ways:
− directly to the University of Sydney (sydney.edu.au/studyabroad)
− via your home university’s Study Abroad office, where a partnership agreement exists with the University of Sydney (sydney.edu.au/stabex-partners)
− via one of the University of Sydney’s authorised representatives/agents (sydney.edu.au/stabex-partners).
To become a tuition-waiver Exchange student, your home university must have a partnership agreement with the University of Sydney. Refer to sydney.edu.au/stabex-partners
Exchange students first apply toyour home university to find outwhether you will be nominated.Once nominated, you apply online to the University of Sydney with the nomination letter from your home university. For more details, refer to sydney.edu.au/studyabroad
Check Admission Requirements You must meet a minimum grade requirement. You may also need evidence of English language proficiency if English is not your first language. Some study areas require additional information such as a portfolio or audition recording. Research students must also submit a brief proposal and written confirmation that a Sydney academic has agreed to supervise you (see sydney.edu.au/stabex-admissions).
Check DeadlinesSubmit online applications by these deadlines via our website(sydney.edu.au/stabex-admissions):
− To start in Semester 1 (March) 2016: apply by 30 November 2015
− To start in Semester 2 (July) 2016: apply by 30 April 2016.
Costs
− Tuition fees: $12,000 flat rate per semester (waived for Exchange students) (2015/2016 rate)
− Mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): $322 for 6 months, $594 for 12 months (2015 rate)
− Additional materials, equipment and field trip costs may apply to some units of study. Amounts range from $50 to $200.
Semester 1, 2016*
15–19 FebruaryMeet and Greet Week
22–26 FebruaryOrientation Week
29 FebruaryLectures begin
25 March–1 April Mid-semester break
13–25 June Exam period
Mid-July Semester 1 results released
Semester 2, 2016*
11–15 JulyMeet and Greet Week
18–22 July Orientation and enrolment
25 JulyLectures begin
26-30 SeptemberMid-semester break
7–19 NovemberExam period
Mid-DecemberSemester 2 results released
* Dates are subject to change.
For current information, please check our website:- sydney.edu.au/dates
You can also find out about upcoming events by checking:- whatson.sydney.edu.au/events
Sydney life Blog- blogs.usyd.edu.au/sydneylife
University Blogs- sydney.edu.au/blogs
Study Abroad Blog- blogs.usyd.edu.au/study-abroad
Facebook- facebook.com/sydneyuni- facebook.com/Sydney.Uni.Abroad
Instagram- instagram.com/sydney_uni- instagram.com/sydney.abroad
ApplyNext Steps
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If you read only one thing, read this.
Your journey in life is as unique as you are. Spending a semester at the University of Sydney can open doors and experiences that may not exist for you back home.
At the University of Sydney, you can highly customise your semester of study, and get involved in extracurricular activities to personalise your university experience.
Being in one of Australia’s most livable cities, provides an excellent springboard to the rest of your Australian adventure.
The Study Abroad Guide provides the key information you need to apply, but the next step is up to you.
We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Sydney.
Download our FREE University of Sydney App to see what’s happening on campus, watch our Youtube channel and keep up with the latest news and events- sydney.edu.au/mobile
To learn more, call our helpline or visit our website:
+61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia) +61 2 8627 8322 (outside Australia)
sydney.edu.au/ask-internationalsydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad
