University of Sydney

The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is located in the heart of Sydney. The institution is ranked 19th in the world, and 1st in Australia for graduate employability. This institution offers Australia's broadest range of disciplines. Set around the world's largest natural harbour, Sydney is home to beautiful golden beaches, world-class museums and art galleries, delicious food and a full calendar of exciting events and festivals.   

Available exchanges

The University of Sydney hosts the University-wide exchange and Subject-specific exchanges for students in the following subjects:

Business
Chemistry
Ecological & Environmental Sciences
Physics with a Year Abroad

Restrictions

No known restrictions on courses, but you should check the course catalogue to ensure you can access appropriate courses for your degree programme.
We advise that Science and Engineering students should look closely at the courses available to ensure that they can be taken in sequence.
This exchange may be difficult for Direct Entry students to gain acceptance.

Your responsibilities

The information provided here serves as a guide.
It is your responsibility to research whether the partner provides appropriate courses for your degree programme.
Even if there are no restrictions on your degree subject, this does not mean that there are appropriate courses for you.

To find courses available at USYD and further information please consult the pages below:

Course search page

Undergraduate Units of Study sheets 

Units numbered 1000-3000 are undergraduate level courses.. Please be aware that you may need to prove prerequisites and evidence of previous study for some courses.   

Guaranteed Accommodation?

Yes

University Accommodation

USYD offers accommodation on and off campus. University Residences offer independent living close to campus. USYD manages these on-campus, self-catered residences. Students staying here can also get involved in various sporting, cultural and wellbeing events.   

Student accommodation - The University of Sydney

USYD also offers Residential colleges. These options are catered, including 18-21 meals per week, laundry services and a strong support network. Residential colleges may require a detailed application, including character references.

Residential colleges - The University of Sydney

Private accommodation

USYD offers tips for students interested in off campus accommodation:

Off campus accommodation - The University of Sydney

There is a lot of private student accommodation on offer in Sydney, as well as student boarding houses, which are common in the inner west of Sydney. USYD has a database which could be useful when searching for accommodation:

Off campus accommodation - The University of Sydney

Additionally, USYD offers short-term housing options that can be used while you look for a more permanent place before your course starts:  

Short-term accommodation - The University of Sydney

How much it will cost to go on exchange to USYD?

You will need to consider establishment costs, which may include buying furniture, paying a rental bond, and setting up electricity, gas and mobile phone accounts. Other expenses, such as visa and medical fees (including Overseas Student Health Cover – see ‘Health insurance’, below), as well as return airfares, should also be considered. Remember that exchange rate variations may also affect your budget.

USYD provides advice on the cost of living:

Cost of Living at the University of Sydney

To estimate the cost of living in Australia based on your preferred lifestyle, you may wish to use Study Australia’s ‘Cost of Living Calculator’:

Study Australia Cost of Living Calculator

Visa considerations

The Australian student visa application cost has recently increased and may change again with short notice. As part of the student visa application process, applicants must demonstrate that they have access to sufficient funds to cover the cost of living in Australia. The minimum financial requirement is subject to change.

Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up-to-date information on financial evidence requirements, visa costs and other visa requirements:

Department of Home Affairs’ Student visa webpage

Health insurance

An Australian student visa requires applicants to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of their activity. OSHC is a government requirement and cannot be waived with offshore health insurance and/or comprehensive travel insurance. Students from countries with specific government agreements with Australia, such as Belgium, Norway, and Sweden, may be exempt. Students are responsible for meeting the cost of the OSHC policy.

Study Australia: Overseas Student Health Cover information