University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia · Checked September 26, 2026

A large public research university in inner Sydney that teaches a wide range of subjects across architecture, arts, business, engineering, health, law, medicine and science.

Undergraduate tuition (international)AUD 51,700-69,200 per year (2027 entry guide, full-time 48 credit points; varies by faculty and course)
Master's tuition (international)AUD 49,900-87,000 per year for postgraduate coursework (2027 entry guide; most faculties about AUD 50,000-72,800)
IntakesSemester 1 (February, main) and Semester 2 (August)
English requirementIELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (standard); some courses require more. IELTS Online not accepted. TOEFL (Australia version only), PTE and other tests are accepted under the University's concordance table.

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Undergraduate, Semester 1 (February)1 December of the year before you start
Undergraduate, Semester 2 (August)29 May of the year you start
Postgraduate coursework, Semester 118 December of the year before you start
Postgraduate coursework, Semester 229 May of the year you start
NoteApplications generally open two years before the start date and may close early if courses fill up. Some courses (e.g. Doctor of Medicine) have different dates

Scholarships

Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.