Australian Consultancy

University of Sydney

Sydney University is one of the best and most well-known universities in Australia. It has an excellent reputation as both a teaching and research institution. Its graduates excel in distinguished careers in many sectors throughout the world. Graduates include Australian Prime Ministers, Nobel Prize winners, authors, film makers, musicians, journalists and world business leaders.

The benefits of studying at Sydney University include:

		Extensive employment assistance program with some of Australia's most prestigious companies
		Extensive support program for advanced and talented students
		3 Gyms, Olympic swimming pool, extensive IT technology
		250 clubs and societies
		Reputation as a research leader
		Great Barrier Reef research station
		Excellent location in Sydney

Facts

	Established: 1850 (Australia's oldest University)
	Location: Close to the centre of Sydney on a huge 68 hectare campus. A blend of historic sandstone and modern teaching and technical facilities.
	Students: 40,000 in total PhD: 2,617 Post Graduate: 7,638 Undergraduate: 30,000 International: 3,400

Faculties / Fields of Study

Accounting; Agriculture; Anatomy & Histology; Anthropology; Arabic Studies; Architecture; Arts; Asian Studies; Behavioural Health Science; Biochemistry; Biology; Bioinformatics; Business; Cell Pathology; Chemistry; Classics; Commerce; Computer Science; Dentistry; Design; Design Computing; eCommerce; Econometrics; Economic History; Economics; Education; Engineering (Aeronautical, Biomedical, Chemical, Computer, Civil; Mechanical, Mechatronic, Project, Software, Telecommunications); Environmental Science Equine Business Management; Exercise & Sports Science; European Studies; Farm Management; Finance; Gender Studies; Genetics; Geography; Geology; Geophysics; Health Education; Aboriginal Health & Community Development; Health Information Management; Hearing & Speech; History; Horticultural Science; Human Movement; Human Resource Management; Immunology; Indonesian & Malay Studies; Industrial Relations; Informatics; Information Technology; Information Systems; International Business; International Relations; Jazz Studies; Jewish Studies; Languages; Law; Leisure & Health; Liberal Studies; Linguistics; Logistics; Management; Marketing; Marine Sciences; Mathematics; Media & Communications; Medical Radiation Sciences; Medical Science; Medicine; Microbiology; Molecular Biology ; Music; Multimedia; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational Therapy; Opera; Orthoptics; Peace & Conflict Studies; Performance Studies; Pharmacy; Philosophy; Physics; Phyisology; Physiotherapy; Political Science; Psychology; Rehabilitation Counselling; Resource Economics; Resource Management; Social Anthropology; Sociology; Speech Pathology; Social Sciences; Soil Sciences; Statistics; Theology; Transport Management; Urban Planning; Veterinary Science; Visual Arts and Viticultural Management.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements vary across the undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Please contact Australian Consultancy Ltd for more details.

The general minimum English requirements are IELTS 6.5 (no band score less than 6.0) or TOEFL(paper-based) 575 plus TWE 4.5 or TOEFL (computer-based) 233 plus essay writing 4.5.

Students who do not initially meet the English language requirements of their chosen course can enrol in the EAP (English Academic Program) at the Centre for English Teaching. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to begin with their university studies.

Students not meeting the academic prerequisites of their chosen course can undertake the University Foundation program. Students who successfully complete the 30 or 40 week program are guaranteed entry into their chosen degree course.

Please contact Australian Consultancy for more details.

Academic Year

Semester 1: Late February- June
Semester 2: Late July- End November
Summer school: Beginning January- End February

Support Services and Facilities

The University of Sydney offers counselling and support services for all its students. In particular the International Student Services Unit (ISSU) offers the following services for overseas students:

Pre-departure kits;
*Airport pick up;
Daily arrival information sessions at peak times;
Orientation for new overseas students;
Accommodation service;
Free counselling and advice from qualified staff; and
Uni-Mates peer support program.

*on request, a fee will apply.

The main campus offers medical and dental services for students as well as sport and recreational facilities, subsidised food outlets and union shops.

The University has 6 child care centres for the children of students and staff.

The Learning Centre offers a Program for International Postgraduate Students and also works with faculties to provide discipline-based support programs for students.

Tuition Fees

Fees range from approx A$10,000 to A$30,000 per year,
Average tuition fees are around A$16,000.

Scholarships and Grants

The University offers International Merit Based Scholarships to International Students who have completed at least one year at the University. The awards are based on academic performance at the university and can be for full or half fees for one year. In 2000, 52 such scholarships were awarded.

Student Department
Australian Consultancy Ltd
Postfach 457
CH-3800 Interlaken
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)33 826 0026
Fax: +41 (0)33 826 00 27

Email: info@australianconsultancy.com

Student Department
Australian Consultancy
PO BOX 10
Grange 4051, Queensland
Australia
Phone: +61 7 33 56 0111
Fax: +61 7 33 56 1711

CRICOS Code: -(00026A)