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A Reputation for Quality

We are committed to building on our international reputation for the quality of the programs we offer. As a Sydney student you can expect to challenge and be challenged by the leaders of tomorrow. You will be part of the tradition of excellence for which the University is renowned. This commitment to learning is reflected in the achievements of our graduates. Sydney graduates have distinguished themselves in all sectors of society in Australia and throughout the world.

Diversity of Studies

The University has 17 faculties and academic colleges. There's a vast range of studies, and many programs have considerable flexibility within the degree structure. Depending on the degree course you choose and your own interests, you can choose from options ranging from Accounting to Aboriginal Studies, Exercise and

 

Sport Science to Environmental Engineering, Marine Studies to Music, and Phonetics to Philosophy.

Academic and Teaching Resources

The Report of the Federal Government's Committee for Quality Assurance on Teaching placed Sydney in the first rank of Australian universities, and described the University's teaching outcomes as outstanding. The reputation of the University depends on the quality of its teachers. The University continues to attract outstanding teachers from Australia and overseas. It demands the highest standards in academic qualifications and teaching experience. Academic activities are supported by some of the most sophisticated facilities in the southern hemisphere. The University Library holds over 4.5 million items.

Research, computer and technical support facilities include:

A vast range of analytical instrumental facilities and specialist biological and science laboratories. These include wind tunnels, electron microscopes, optical fibre technology, and biosciences laboratories.
Extensive language laboratories.
Music recording and music software development facilities.
Computer-aided design and research graphics, and audio-visual support.

Outstanding Research Profile

The Report of the Committee for Quality Assurance, which focussed on research, ranked the University in the top band of Australian universities on all research indicators - research outcomes, research management processes and research improvement. In addition to its position as a major national research institution, the University of Sydney has world-wide links with other academic institutions and industry.

An International University

The University has a strong international standing, both through its research activities and its extensive academic connections worldwide. There are also a number of formal links, including:

Exchange agreements with institutions throughout Asia, Europe, Scandinavia and the United States.
An exchange year or semester can be an exciting way to broaden your academic horizons and enrich your experience in a different environment and culture.
Undergraduate twinning programs in Commerce, Economics and Computer Science at Kolej Antarabangsa in Malaysia.
The University's Study Abroad program offers international students the opportunity to study from over 1,500 course options.

Course & Faculties

Colleges

Health Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
Sciences and Technology

Faculties

Agriculture
Arts
Architecture
Dentistry
Economics
Education
Engineering
The Australian Graduate School of Management
Health Sciences
Law
Medicine
Music (Conservatorium)
Nursing
Orange Agricultural College
Science
Sydney College of the Arts
Veterinary Science

Departments

Where a Department does not have a homepage, refer to the relevant Faculty website, or contact the Department by normal mail or telephone (through the University phone switchboard, +61-2-9351 2222). You can also do a Yellow Pages search in our Electronic Phone Book.

Faculty of Agriculture
Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science
Agricultural Economics
Animal Science
Camden Campus
Crop Sciences
Microbiology
Plant Breeding Institute
(See also Orange Agricultural College)

Faculty of Architecture
Architectural and Design Science
Architecture Planning and Allied Arts


Faculty of Arts
Ancient History
Anthropology
Archaeology, School of
Art History and Theory
Asian Studies, School of
Celtic Studies
Classics
English
European Studies
French Studies
Gender Studies
Germanic Studies
History
Humanities and Social Sciences, Research Institute for
Italian
Language Centre
Linguistics
Medieval Studies
Modern Greek
Music
Peace and Conflict Studies, Centre for
Performance Studies
Philosophy, School of
Social Work and Social Policy
Sociology
Semitic Studies
Studies in Religion


Faculty of Economics
Accounting
Econometrics
Economic History
Economics
Department of Finance
Government and Public Administration
Industrial Relations
Department of Marketing


Faculty of Education
Educational Psychology, Literacy and Learning
Professional Studies
Social, Policy and Curriculum Studies in Education


Faculty of Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Information Engineering
Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering


Faculty of Health Sciences
Behavioural Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Community Health
Exercise & Sport Science
Health Information Management
School of Medical Radiation Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Orthoptics


Physiotherapy


Faculty of Law
Jurisprudence
Law


Faculty of Medicine
Anaesthesia
Anatomy and Histology
Behavioural Sciences in Medicine
Biochemistry
Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health
Educational Development and Evaluation
Experimental Medicine
General Practice
Infectious Diseases
Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics and Child Health
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Psychological Medicine
Public Health and Community Medicine
Radiology
Rheumatology - (Sutton Rheumatism Research Laboratories)
Rural Health
Surgery


Faculty of Nursing
Professional Nursing Studies
Clinical Nursing
Family and Community Health in Nursing
Life Sciences in Nursing
Nursing Practice

Faculty of Science
Sciences Software Clearinghouse
Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science
Anatomy and Histology
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
School of Geosciences
Division of Geography
Division of Geology and Geophysics
History and Philosophy of Science
Mathematics and Statistics
Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics
Physiology
Psychology

Pharmacy

Social Work (Board of Studies)

Faculty of Veterinary Science
Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology
Animal Health
Animal Science
Camden Campus
Veterinary Clinical Sciences


Scholarships Information

Undergraduate Scholarships

Australian Development Scholarship
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) as part of Australia's foreign aid program. The ADS provide opportunities for people from selected developing countries to study in Australia. These scholarships are awarded either on merit or on nomination by home governments. Information and application forms for the ADS must be obtained directly from the Australian Diplomatic Mission or the Australian Education Centre in your home country. Application process may take up to one year. For more information refer to http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/

Faculty/International Student Merit Scholarships
are awarded by the University of Sydney to its undergraduate/postgraduate coursework merit achievers who have completed at least one year of their studies at the University of Sydney. Selection is based strictly on academic merit and will be made by Faculties participating in the program. Selection is made in Semester 1 of each year and all International students who do not already hold other scholarships are automatically considered. No application form is required.

Postgraduate Scholarships

Australian Development Scholarship (ADS).
As per above information.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)
IPRS' are funded by the Australian Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA). This scholarship provides tuition fees only and is available to individuals wishing to undertake research studies. Applications are assessed on academic merit and research potential. In addition to the IPRS, the University of Sydney awards International Postgraduate Award (IPA) to IPRS holders each year. Applications for the IPRS are available during May - August each year. Application forms may be downloaded during May - August each year. The closing date for the IPRS is 31 August each year. All IPRS applications will also be considered for the IPA (no separate application is required).

The Asian Development Bank-Government of Japan (ADB -JSP)
The ADB offers opportunities to talented individuals from its developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies with the support of the above scholarship program funded by the Government of Japan. To be eligible to apply for the ADB-JSP, candidates must gain admission to one of the following programs at the University of Sydney: Master of Business Administration, Master/Graduate Diploma in Transport Management, Master/Graduate Diploma in Economics, Master/Graduate Diploma in Commerce and or Master/Graduate Diploma in Public Health.

Application forms are available from the International Office or may be downloaded. Closing date is 31 January each year. The number of new ADB scholarships is limited to approximately five scholarships each year. Further information, including a list of other institutions participating in this scholarship program, may be obtained from http://www.adb.org/Business/Jscholar/.

Rotary International
One year Ambassadorial Scholarship funded by the Rotary Foundation. For further information please contact:

The Rotary Foundation,
One Rotary Center,
1560 Sherman Avenue,
Evanston, IL 60201, USA.
Information may also be obtained from http://www.rotary.org

For further information please contact:

International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 9351 5838
Fax - +61 2 9351 4013
Email - infoschol@io.usyd.edu.au

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