Studying in Sydney

Study abroad in Sydney

When you study at Taylors College Sydney and the University of Sydney, you are studying in a dynamic, global city. You’re never far from the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and beaches.

Discover life in Sydney

Set around a beautiful natural harbour, Sydney is a stunning setting for your studies. Taylors College Sydney is only 20 minutes on the bus from the centre of the city. And it's three kilometres from the University of Sydney main campus.

World-class culture

Explore world-class exhibitions at venues like The Australian Museum and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Sydney Opera House hosts regular ballet, theatre and opera performances. You can also try out the programs at the Sydney Theatre Company and a range of other venues.

Food from around the globe

Discover delicious flavours on Sydney’s famous ‘Eat Streets’. They give you a global range of food to choose from. Try Italian, Greek, French, Spanish, Lebanese, Thai and more. For glorious views of the blue Pacific Ocean, find a table at one of the many famous beach restaurants.

The great outdoors

Sydney’s hot summers and mild winters mean you can enjoy an outdoor lifestyle the whole year through. A lively surfing, café and music culture thrive around the city’s beautiful beaches. The National Parks: Sydney Harbour, Royal, and the Blue Mountains are close by. Here you'll find perfect spots for picnics, swimming and barbecues.

Festivals and events

From comedy, film and fashion to music and wine, Sydney has a full schedule of festivals and events. Discover Vivid Sydney – a unique, international festival of light, music and ideas.

Explore Sydney

Sydney skyscrapers from above
View of Sydney Harbour from above
A group of students sitting outside a restaurant in Sydney
Trees in a park in Sydney
View of Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunrise
Two students walking on the University of Sydney campus

Sydney facts


  • Population: 5 million
  • Australia’s oldest and largest city
  • In the top 10 of the 50 best cities in the world to live, work and study*
  • The economic hub of Australia
  • Average temperatures:
    - Summer: 18.6 to 25.8°C (65.5 to 78.4°F)
    - Winter: 8.8 to 16°C (47.8 to 57°F)

*PwC Cities of Opportunity 7 report

Study in an inspiring setting

The university of sydney

The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university, founded in 1850, and boasts 9 faculties and schools and 3 ARC Centres of Excellence. Ranked in the world’s top 50 universities, according to QS World University Rankings 2019, the University of Sydney is the institution of choice for more than 24,000 international students from more than 130 countries.

Alan Moran Head of College Taylors College Sydney

Sydney is one of the world’s great cities and a wonderful destination for international students, allowing people from all over the world to call Sydney home. We invite you to call it your home while you study with us at Taylors College. We are located very near the city centre and the University of Sydney, so students have every opportunity to experience both university life and Sydney's many attractions.”

Alan Moran

USPP Head of College, Sydney

We’ll help you get to where you want to be – Read our latest guidance for current students or find out more about online learning.