University of Sydney
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Sydney, Australia's oldest university, offers a range of scholarships for international students at bachelor's, master's and research levels, including merit awards paid as a share of tuition and research scholarships for PhD students covering fees and a living stipend. How to apply depends on the award, and some are considered automatically with the admission application. A scholarships search tool is available on the university's website.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Sydney International Student Award 2027
Bachelor, MasterPartially FundedAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Sydney · Australia
Life and living
Sydney · Australia
Living in Sydney
Australia’s largest and best-known city, home to the University of Sydney, UNSW and UTS, and one of the country’s most expensive places to live.
Student housing
The University of Sydney estimates housing at AUD 980–3,500 a month depending on type (shared room, studio, university housing) and distance from campus.
Transport for students
International students are generally not eligible for Opal concession fares (except some scholarship holders), but Opal has daily and weekly caps; the University of Sydney estimates transport at AUD 130–800 a month.
Top landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Servite et contribuere · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bondi Beach
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The Rocks
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Australian Bureau of StatisticsUniversity of Sydney – Living costsInsider Guides – Student transport discounts in Australia
Studying and living in Australia
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Australia (2026/2027): • Bachelor's Degree: 30,000 to 48,000 AUD per year for business, IT, humanities, and sciences (higher for medical and dental programmes up to 85,000 AUD). • Master's Degree: 32,000 to 52,000 AUD per year across leading Australian institutions. Living Expenses & Student Visa Financial Requirement: • The official annual living cost requirement set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the Student Visa (Subclass 500) is 29,710 AUD per year (~2,475 AUD/month). • Regional living variations: Sydney and Melbourne are higher in accommodation costs; Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and Newcastle offer more affordable student living.
Working while studying
Working During Studies: • International students holding a Subclass 500 visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and unlimited full-time hours during scheduled university holidays. • Australia offers the world's highest national minimum wage (approximately 24.10 AUD per hour). Post-Study Work Rights (Subclass 485 Visa): • The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485 - Post-Higher Education Work stream) allows graduates to live and work full-time in Australia: 2 years for Bachelor's, 3 years for Master's, and 3–4 years for PhDs. An extra 1–2 years are granted for regional study, creating clear pathways to Australian Permanent Residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 71 programmes
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 71 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (incl. Sydney School of Education and Social Work)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security· Bachelor
- Anthropology· Bachelor, PhD
- Archaeology· Bachelor, PhD
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor
- Economics
- Educational Psychology· Master
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor, Master
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor, Master
- History· Bachelor, PhD
- International Relations
- Journalism· Master
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy· Bachelor, PhD
- Political Science
- Public Relations· Master
- Social Work· Bachelor, Master
- Sociology· Bachelor, PhD
- Special Education· Master
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor
University of Sydney Business School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship· Bachelor
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology (IT)
- International Business
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management· Master, PhD
Faculty of Engineering (incl. School of Computer Science)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering· Bachelor, PhD
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Bachelor, Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Medicine and Health
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Dentistry· Master, PhD
- General Medicine· Master, PhD
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Master
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health· Master, PhD
- Sports Science· Bachelor
- Statistics· Master
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Faculty of Science (incl. Veterinary Science and agriculture)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Biology· Bachelor, PhD
- Chemistry· Bachelor, PhD
- Computer Science· Bachelor
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor
- Environmental Science
- Geography· Bachelor, PhD
- Geology· Bachelor, PhD
- Mathematics· Bachelor, PhD
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor
- Physics
- Psychology
- Soil and Water Sciences· Bachelor
- Statistics· Bachelor
- Veterinary Medicine
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
Sydney Law School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Music
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: 20% tuition reduction.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Personal statement on the university template, Proof of citizenship, Degree application.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.sydney.edu.au. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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