The University of Sydney

Study at a top-ranked Australian university

The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university, established in 1850. It’s Ranked 2nd in Australia and 1st in NSW (US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027), and it’s a member of the Group of Eight — Australia’s most research-intensive universities.

Taylors College Sydney is your pathway to a University of Sydney degree, including the Bachelor of Economics, Science, Engineering Honours and Advanced Computing.

Top ranked disciplines at the University of Sydney

Whichever degree you’re heading for, you’ll study in a discipline ranked among the world’s best.

Why study at the University of Sydney?

An amazing place to be a student

Live and learn in a world top city, where the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House aren’t too far away. Back on campus, you can explore the green parkland and heritage buildings at the University of Sydney.

State-of-the-art learning

The University of Sydney is home to Australia’s largest university library. It has more than 5.2 million items. The University also has the latest in technical, computing and research facilities. With the widest choice of research programs, it receives top funding from the Australian Government.

Experienced faculty

Academics come to the University from around the world. They’ll inspire your learning with their intensive teaching and business experience. But it’s not all about teaching at the University of Sydney. It’s also about taking real-life problems and looking at them from all angles. The University brings together expertise and insights from staff and students across many subjects.

Discover more than 200 clubs and societies on campus. You can get involved in student-run groups covering a range of interests, from academic subjects to food, sport and debating. Find something to suit you as you make friends who share your interests.

A history of excellence

The University of Sydney has been developing curious minds and embracing challenge and change for more than 160 years. It’s a member of the prestigious Group of Eight network. This long tradition of excellence in education means the University’s influential alumni can be found working in many areas across the world.

Become an employable graduate

The wide choice of degrees on offer gives you freedom and flexibility to find the right program and excel in your career. You’ll become part of an international network of impressive alumni. You can also take advantage of exchange opportunities. The University has more than 330 partner agreements with top universities in 41 countries.

Find out more about the University of Sydney.