QS World Ranking
#18
Acceptance Rate
30%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$34,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#7
Sydney
Application Deadline
October 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
60,000
students
International Students
37%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Australia's oldest university with a stunning Gothic campus minutes from the Sydney Opera House.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Australia's first university (1850). Beautiful sandstone campus in Sydney, one of world's most iconic cities.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Sydney
Acceptance Rate
30%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
October 31
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$34,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via University of Sydney by November 30
- SAT 1300+ or ACT 28+ (or IB 30+)
- GPA: 3.3+ competitive
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 85+
- Personal statement for competitive programs
- UCAT required for Medicine (highly selective — ~15% admission rate for Medicine)
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$34,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- October 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 30%
- QS Best Student City (Sydney)
- #7 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Sydney Scholars Award
- ✓International Excellence Award
Cost of Living — Sydney, Australia
High CostEstimated monthly total
$2,040
vs. avg US college student
7% more expensive
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Sydney is Australia's most expensive city. On-campus accommodation is competitive — apply early. Beaches make up for it.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Sydney as a US Student
University of Sydney is located in Sydney, Australia and is ranked #18in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Law, Medicine, Engineering, Business, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$34,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 30%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of October 31. Scholarships available include the Sydney Scholars Award.