History
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.
Education
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.
Research
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.
Career
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.
Top reasons to study here
- World leading university - Ranked 1st in Australia (US News 2025-2026) and 25th globally (QS World University Rankings 2026).
- Explore diverse study areas - 450+ courses across 10 areas of study.
- Our mobility program is Australia’s largest with 260+ international partners, offering you many programs that suit your needs and may count towards your degree.
The University of Sydney Key Statistics & Highlights
- #25 Ranking
- 9 PhDs
- 93 Scholarships
- 9,000 Academic Staff
- 70,000 Students
- 22,539 Students (int'l)
- 28,294 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
The University of Sydney Overview
The University of Sydney Scholarships
The University of Sydney Scholarships
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The University of Sydney Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 7 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 18 | 25 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 29 | 29 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Climbed 8 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 61 | 53 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 2 places compared to 2024
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.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | 74 | 72 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
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.
Housing services
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.
Library services
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.
ICT services
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.
Medical services
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.
Campus life
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.
Sports facilities
Sydney Uni Sport offers students, staff and the community public an amazing range of facilities for an unbeatable price.
- 2 Health & Fitness Centres including functional training zone
- 65+ group fitness classes per week, including the full suite of Les Mills classes plus Aqua, Yoga, Pilates, UNLEASH & HIIT Boxing
- 220+ cardio machines and pin-loaded resistance equipment, with the latest Life Fitness internet enabled cardio equipment
- 8-lane indoor heated swimming pool
- 3 synthetic tennis courts
- 3 NEW rebound ace surface tennis courts (bookable online)
- 7 squash courts (bookable online)
- 4 full-size Basketball Courts with stadium seating (bookable online)
- 8m high, 300m² indoor climbing centre
- Martial Arts Dojo
- Boxing room
Student clubs
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.
Accreditation
The University of Sydney is recognised as an affiliated university under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
The University of Sydney Campus Locations
The University of Sydney Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 64 reviews
- 5 Star 19 Reviews
- 4 Star 33 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 6 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.0
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Quality of Student Life 4.0
- Career Development 4.2
Future med student, hopeful but waiting.
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.
Great uni with excellent teaching support aid
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.
Design and implementation of a real time campus
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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Career DevelopmentDid the university provide support for your career development?