Australia’s first university, we were founded in 1850 on principles of merit and equity. For 175 years we have endeavoured to hold true to these principles through our commitment to leadership for good: shaping and sharing knowledge, empowering generations of students, and addressing some of the world’s most complex challenges.
The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading, comprehensive research and teaching universities. We offer an exceptional range of disciplines – more than 400 areas of study – and our community includes around 70,000 students, 9000 permanent and fixed-term staff and 450,000+ alumni in more than 170 countries.
Our researchers are tackling the world’s greatest problems, from creating a more sustainable world to developing new treatments for chronic diseases. With more than 150 research centres and networks, we are one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities. Our multidisciplinary initiatives bring together researchers from across the University to problem-solve the world’s greatest challenges – including climate change, youth mental health, and the growing incidence of chronic diseases.
As a University of Sydney student, you will have access to a diverse range of opportunities that will enhance your student experience and employability. For example, undergraduate students can undertake an industry project where you will collaborate with a leading organisation and work on real-world projects.
The student services and support hubs are located across Darlington/Camperdown campuses. They're available throughout the Welcome period to help with questions you may have about the University and your studies. These hubs are staffed by peer advisors and support staff to help support your start to the academic year. You can also submit an enquiry online if you need assistance.
There are several University-run housing options around the main campus. You can apply for these new developments (and all University-run housing) all year round, but be aware – most places reach full capacity well before the start of the academic year.
Along with University residences and colleges, there are a range of short-term, long-term and homestay options for students. Find out more about your accommodation options, as well as renting advice on the university website.
Libraries are open to University of Sydney staff and students with a valid staff or student ID card. See the full list of Library locations and opening hours on the university website.
All computers managed by ICT in our study spaces are virtual desktops. They provide access to standard software, as well as course-specific applications. You can customise your virtual desktop so that bookmarks, applications and downloads are available on any of the computers when you log in.
Your health and wellbeing is one of the university's top priorities. That’s why they encourage you to take advantage of the convenient healthcare facilities on their campuses. The University Health Service is located on level 3 of the Wentworth Building on the Darlington Campus and we service the students and staff of the University of Sydney.
From the inner city of Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef, we have teachers, researchers and students based all over Australia. Camperdown/Darlington is our main campus which includes state-of-the-art teaching and learning technology, six libraries, art galleries and historical museums, in addition to our famous Quadrangle building.
Sydney Uni Sport offers students, staff and the community public an amazing range of facilities for an unbeatable price.
Students run more than 200 clubs and societies with the support of the University of Sydney Union (USU). This gives you the opportunity to meet other students with similar interests, practise your skills or learn something new. You can search the different clubs and societies on the USU website. Many of them are free to join and others will require a small fee to help cover the cost of events or equipment.
The University of Sydney is recognised as an affiliated university under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Dropped 3 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 18 | 25 | 28 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 2 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
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| 29 | 29 | 31 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 7 places compared to 2025
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 74 | 72 | 79 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 61 | 53 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 56 reviews
I haven't started my degree yet; I'm applying while waiting for my matric results. The form was straightforward - picking, ' I haven't started' and 'full degree' was easy. I can't speak about lectures or campus yet, but I'm excited to begin medicine at Sydney in 2026 and will have a real review after year 1.
The University of Sydney provides an outstanding academic experience with excellent faculty, modern facilities, and a vibrant, diverse community. Its strong emphasis on research, innovation, and practical learning helps students build real-world skills. The supportive environment and global reputation make it a great choice for higher education.
This project aims to develop a smart transportation system that allows student to track campus buses in real time using GPS technology. the system will also provide instant notifications to reduce waiting time, improve safety,and enhance overall campus mobillity.
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