University of Sydney

Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s first university and its leading research institution. Its continuing rise in global rankings confirms its place among the top universities in the world. The University was ranked number 31 in the world in the UK’s 2007 Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) World University Rankings and at number 50 in Newsweek magazine’s 2007 Top 100 Global Universities survey. It is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) key Australian teaching and research universities, and is consistently ranked amongst the top universities in Asia- Pacific. It offers the widest range of courses and subjects of any Australian university. More than 47 000 students, including over 9 000 international students from more than 130 countries, currently study at the University of Sydney. Its global network of partner institutions covering research collaboration, joint teaching projects and student and staff exchanges spreads across 37 countries in Europe, North America and Asia. The University possesses outstanding educational resources and a superb range of sporting and recreational facilities.

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Open Days, exhibitions and interview sessions

In Australia
We have a range of interview sessions arranged through our Australian representatives (www.usyd.edu.au/internationaloffice/agents/index.php).

The University’s open day (Sydney Uni Live!) is on Saturday 30 August 2008. For more information go to www.usyd.edu.au/live. An information day will be held on 6 January 2009.

Overseas
International office and faculty staff visit countries all over the world, representing the University at exhibitions and interview sessions. These staff members are delighted to meet with you, to assist with any questions or to advise on your application to the University of Sydney. Visits are usually advertised in local newspapers or by our local representatives.

For details visit www.usyd.edu.au/internationaloffice/contact/exhibitions.

For details of the University of Sydney's overseas agents/representatives visit www.usyd.edu.au/internationaloffice/agents/index.php.

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Important dates for 2009

The academic year is divided into two semesters, each containing 12 teaching weeks:
• Semester 1 (between March and June)
• Semester 2 (between July and November).

It is possible to start most courses in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Refer to the course descriptions in the course search or check our International Prospectus at www.usyd.edu.au/internationaloffice/publications/ug.shtml to see when you can commence each course.

Information Day: 6 January 2009
International student orientation for Semester 1: 18–19 February 2009
Semester 1: 2 March – 27 June 2009
Semester 2: 27 July – 21 November 2009

Academic calendar
For more detailed calendar information, visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/undergrad/apply/dates.shtml.

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Admission requirements

Read Admission and selection for general information.

Admission requirements are the minimum qualifications you need before you can be selected for admission to a course of study.
As an international student attempting one of the following qualifications, you will apply for admission through UAC International and will generally be selected on the basis of your performance in these studies (that is, your UAI or equivalent):
• an Australian Year 12 qualification (either offshore or in Australia)
• an International Baccalaureate in Australia
• a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3.

When assessing your application the University of Sydney may take any or all of your qualifications or attempts at study into account.

Additional selection criteria
In addition to achieving the standard of performance required for admission, for certain courses you must also satisfy additional selection criteria. These criteria include portfolio, interview, audition, questionnaire or test and are taken into account either instead of, or in conjunction with, your UAI or equivalent.

Details of additional selection criteria and how applicants can meet these requirements are outlined in the course descriptions. For course descriptions, visit the course search.

If you are undertaking your Year 12 studies offshore and are applying to a course that has additional selection criteria that you will find difficult to meet, contact us at www.sydney.internationalstudent.info.

International applicants applying for admission on the basis of qualifications other than those listed above must apply directly to the University, not through UAC International. For details visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international.

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Students under 18 years of age

Before you are granted a student visa, the Australian Government must be satisfied that you have appropriate accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements in place for the period that you will be under 18 years of age while in Australia.

The University of Sydney does not accept responsibility for welfare arrangements for international students who are under 18 years of age.

For more information on what arrangements need to be in place, visit www.immi.gov.au/students/students/573-1/eligibility-student-18.htm.

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Areas of study

The University of Sydney has the most diverse range of degrees in Australia. There are over 430 different degrees in 16 faculties and a huge range of majors and subjects within these degrees. Mid-year entry is available for many popular programs.

For full details visit www.usyd.edu.au/courses.
• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Agribusiness
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Anatomy
• Archaeology
• Architecture
• Arts and Humanities
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Business Studies
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce
• Communications
• Computer Science
• Data Communications
• Dentistry (Graduate Entry)
• Design Computing
• E-Commerce
• Ecology
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance
• Genetics
• Geography
• Geology
• Health Sciences
• History
• Information Technology
• International Law
• International Trade
• Land and Water Science
• Languages
• Law
• Literature
• Logistics
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Media
• Medical Radiation Technology
• Medical Science
• Medicine (Graduate Entry)
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biotechnology
• Multimedia
• Music
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Occupational Therapy
• Orthoptics
• Performance Studies
• Pharmacy
• Photomedia
• Physics
• Physiotherapy
• Politics
• Psychology
• Radiography
• Radiation Therapy
• Religious Studies
• Resource Economics
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Software Engineering
• Soil Science
• Speech Pathology
• Statistics
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Veterinary Science.

For course descriptions, visit the course search.

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Tuition fees

For information about tuition fees check the course descriptions in the course search.

Alternatively you can check the University's course database, visit www.usyd.edu.au/courses.

The University's tuition fees are reviewed annually and may be varied during the period of study. The exact tuition fee for your course may depend on the specific units of study in which you enrol. The published fees are indicative fees only.

Fees policy
For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/costs.

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Living expenses

Read Money matters for general information.

In Sydney, you can live on approximately $A22 100 each year or A$425 a week. This does not include the cost of textbooks and does not allow for expenses such as vacations, medicines or the running of a car.

Average cost of living (per week):
Rent A$110 - A$350
Food A$70 - A$90
Travel A$15 - A$55
Telephone A$10 – A$20
Other A$50 - A$80
Total A$255 - A$595

For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/costs/live_costs.

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Scholarships

Read Money matters for general information.

International students have access to the same range of undergraduate merit-based scholarships available to Australian students. For further information visit www.usyd.edu.au/scholarships.

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Sponsored students

Read Money matters for general information.

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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Read Money matters for general information.

The Australian government requires that all international students and their families pay for health insurance in Australia through the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. The University-preferred provider of OSHC is Worldcare Assist.

For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/costs/health_ins.shtml.

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Health services on campus

The University provides a comprehensive range of health services to its students. This includes counselling and disability services, dental care, an optometrist and the medical service. The International Student Support Unit also provides invaluable counselling support to all international students.

For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/services/health or www.usyd.edu.au/issu.

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Working while studying

Read Government requirements for general information about working while studying.

While on a student visa, you can work no more than 20 hours per week during semester, however you may work full-time during the official University vacations. For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/apply/visa.

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Preparing for student life

The International Student Support Unit provides a detailed guide to your pre-departure preparations and provides you with a detailed pre-departure pack to make your transition to studying at the University and living in Sydney as smooth and successful as possible. The University also offers international students a tailored orientation program in addition to the general orientation for all commencing undergraduate students, see 'Orientation' below.

For further details visit www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/issu/predep.

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Acceptance, orientation, enrolment and deferment

Read Acceptance, orientation, enrolment and deferment for general information.

Acceptance

Detailed acceptance instructions are available on our website, visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/apply/how-accept.

Orientation

The Sydney Welcome Orientation and Transition Program (SWOT) is designed to help you get to know the University and its services. For further information visit http://swot.usyd.edu.au/.

Enrolment

Enrolment is the formal process of registering with your faculty and choosing your units of study/subjects. Enrolment is compulsory and late enrolments will only be allowed with faculty permission. For detailed enrolment information visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/apply/enrol.

Deferment

You may apply to defer your offer for up to one year from the commencement date on your original letter of offer. For further information visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/apply/defer.

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Student support

The International Student Support Unit (ISSU) provides comprehensive support, including pre-departure and post-arrival information, an orientation program, assistance to newly arriving students in their search for permanent accommodation through our Housing Officers, and professional counselling for students and their families throughout the year. For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/issu or email info@issu.usyd.edu.au.

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Accommodation

The Accommodation Service provides information about the range of accommodation options available for University of Sydney students, as well as a range of related resources. Accommodation options include a wide range of on-campus and off-campus accommodation to cater for all budgets. For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/accom.

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Campus services and facilities

Careers and employment

Careers Centre
This service provides advice and information about graduate employment and the career paths open to graduates of University of Sydney courses. Students can talk to an adviser, attend a workshop or consult extensive resources. For more information visit www.careers.usyd.edu.au.

Casual Employment Service
The Casual Employment Service helps students find casual and permanent part-time work. Call +61 2 9351 8714, fax +61 2 9351 8717, email ces@stuserv.usyd.edu.au or visit www.usyd.edu.au/cas_emp.

Chaplaincy

The Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre is currently visited by Anglican, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Coptic Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Islamic, Jewish, Presbyterian, The Salvation Army and Uniting Church chaplains. There are prayer facilities for Muslim students. For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/chaplains.

Library

The University of Sydney’s library network comprises 20 separate facilities and holds over 5 million items in total. Each section of the library has support staff whose job it is to help you find the resources you need. For more details visit www.library.usyd.edu.au.

Learning assistance

The Learning Centre provides a wide range of programs to help students develop the academic and language skills necessary for the acquisition and communication of knowledge and ideas in a university setting. For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/lc or contact the Learning Centre at:

Camperdown campus, Level 7, Education Building - call +61 2 9351 3853, fax +61 2 9351 4865, email lc@stuserv.usyd.edu.au

Cumberland campus, Ground Floor A Block - call +61 2 9351 9638, fax +61 2 9351 9635, email lc.cumberland@stuserv.usyd.edu.au.

The Mathematics Learning Centre helps undergraduate students develop the mathematical knowledge, skills and confidence that are needed for studying first-level mathematics or statistics units at university. The Centre runs bridging courses in mathematics at the beginning of the academic year (fees apply). The Centre also provides ongoing support to eligible students during the year through individual assistance and small group tutorials.

For more information visit www.usyd.edu.au/mlc or contact the Mathematics Learning Centre at Camperdown campus, Level 4, Carslaw Building - call +61 2 9351 4061, fax +61 2 9351 5797, email mlc@stuserv.usyd.edu.au.

Sports and recreation

At Sydney University Sport you can join 49 different sporting and recreational clubs, take part in a multitude of sporting events and courses and use first-class facilities including sporting fields, gymnasiums, an Olympic-size heated indoor swimming pool, seven squash courts, 17 tennis courts, a martial arts room and an indoor climbing centre. Off-campus facilities include two rowing sheds and a multi-sport complex at Tempe. Visit www.susf.com.au for more information.

Student

There is a lot more to university life and learning than study. Clubs, societies, sports and politics are all part of life at the University of Sydney.

University of Sydney Union (USU)
The University of Sydney Union (USU), is the oldest (and largest) student organisation in Australia. USU co-ordinates a range of activities, programs and events, and operates services and facilities to make life on campus more enjoyable and enriching for students. USU is the social, recreational and cultural backbone of the University of Sydney, and is a main contributor to the complete university experience. USU is separate from the University of Sydney and is governed by a student Board of Directors elected by the students.

USU provides the ACCESS card (to get 15% off catering and retail outlets on-campus as well as great benefits off campus). Visit www.usuonline.com and www.accessbenefits.com.au for more information.

Students' Representative Council
The Students' Representative Council (SRC) is the representative voice for all University of Sydney undergraduate students. The SRC is run by students, for students, to defend and extend students' rights, and to advocate on their behalf to the University administration, government and the wider community.

The SRC also provides essential support services to students, including free and confidential advice on academic issues (such as appeals and enrolment), discrimination and harassment, housing, employment and welfare issues (such as Centrelink-related matters). The SRC offers students access to free legal advice and court representation, interest-free loans, a secondhand textbook shop, and free student publications, including Honi Soit, the weekly student newspaper. Visit www.src.usyd.edu.au for more information.

Cumberland Student Guild - Campus REWARDS
Campus REWARDS is a member benefit scheme available to both students and staff at Cumberland. The scheme offers members great rewards ­ and the more you use your Campus REWARDS card, the more you get for free.

Campus REWARDS offers members access via the internet, show-and-save cards, internet coupons, 1300 telephone access, mobile phone text rewards, and the fantastic Campus REWARDS Points program. Visit www.campusrewards.com.au for more information.

Student Association of Sydney College of the Arts
The Student Association of Sydney College of the Arts (SASCA) is the on-campus student organisation for SCA students and is amalgamated with the University of Sydney Union (USU). It provides a range of student support services, from a student gallery to yoga classes and a kitchenette. An open program has been established by SASCA to encourage all SCA students to participate in cross-studio and cross-cultural artistic and social events. It also produces a newsletter, SCAR, to provide information about current happenings. Visit www.sasca.com.au for more information.

Students with disabilities

The University has a policy of equal opportunity in education, which recognises that students with disabilities may experience educational disadvantage.

For more information on services available and documentation required to determine eligibility for these services visit www.usyd.edu.au/disability. Prospective students should discuss their needs and the availability of University access and support services with the Disability Services staff at:

Camperdown campus, Level 7, Education Building - call +61 2 9351 7040, TTY +61 2 9351 3412, fax +61 2 9351 3320, email disserv@stuserv.usyd.edu.au.

Cumberland campus, Ground Floor A Block - call +61 2 9351 9638, fax +61 2 9351 9635, email ds.cumberland@stuserv.usyd.edu.au.

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FAQs and further information

For more information about studying at the University of Sydney as an international student visit www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international.

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