As Australia’s first university, the University of Sydney has a proud history of global leadership in education and research, inspiring people from all backgrounds to contribute to positive real-world change. Our rankings reflect our sustained record of excellence and global reputation – ranked 19th globally in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

We offer a range of disciplines – more than 500 areas of study – and our community includes more than 69,000 students, 8,400 permanent and fixed-term staff and over 430,000 alumni in more than 170 countries. We engage with partners across all industries and government to answer the biggest questions facing society, business and our communities worldwide.

Reimagining education

Our undergraduate curriculum allows students to choose their way to learn, gain hands-on experience and be workplace-ready. Our postgraduate courses enable students to advance their careers, pursue a passion and gain a higher qualification.

Student experience

We offer our students opportunities for enriched social interactions through more than 200 clubs and societies. Students benefit from access to sporting and performance facilities, museums, galleries and study spaces.

Research with impact

Our research is driven by a desire to make a positive impact. We find solutions to the world’s biggest problems by questioning assumptions and thinking differently.

Our researchers combine expertise from many disciplines. We’ve invested heavily in interdisciplinary research, in areas including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease; inequality; nanoscience; mental health and brain science, and deepening understanding of Southeast Asia and China. We’re a world renowned research institution, with 100% of our research ranked at world standard or above by the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia report.