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The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is Australia's first university. The university's main campus covers 93 hectares in the heart of Sydney. As one of Australia's leading universities, the University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight of Australia's major research-intensive universities and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).
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Academic Calendar |
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Semester 1: Mid February to Late June
Semester 2: Mid July to Late November
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Curriculum Structure |
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Exchange students are expected to enrol in a full academic work load of 18 credits per semester (equivalent to 3 courses), up to 24 credits per semester (equivalent to 4 courses).
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Medium of Instruction for Classes |
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Faculties/Schools |
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources;
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Arts;
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Architecture, Design and Planning;
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Dentistry
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Economics and Business;
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Education and Social Work;
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Engineering and Information Technologies;
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Health Sciences;
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Law;
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Medicine
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Nursing
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Pharmacy
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Science;
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Sydney College of the Arts;
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music;
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Veterinary Science
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Restrictions for Exchange Students |
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Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing are not offered to exchange students. Visual arts and architecture require portfolios. Conservatorium of Music students require an audition tape. Law units only available to students completing Law degrees. Law Medicine and Psychology are only available at the undergraduate level, coded numerically between 1000-3000. Undergraduate students are not permitted to enroll in postgraduate unites of study (usually numbered 5000 level and higher).
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NUS Application Deadline |
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Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.
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Housing Options |
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On-campus housing is limited to approximately 5 percent of the student population and there is heavy competition for places. The University is therefore unable to guarantee on-campus housing. Housing assistance is provided however to guide students in their search for available and suitable housing off-campus. Please refer to the housing link provided below for more details.
On-Campus Accommodation:
Students can choose to apply for on-campus housing in one of the residential colleges. However, interested students will need to submit applications directly to their preferred residential college. The Residential colleges prefer applicants seeking one year placements from March to December. Most cannot admit students who start mid-year in July. The Sydney University Village (SUV) may be able to make exceptions.
Off-Campus Accommodation:
There are a variety of off-campus housing options. These include shared houses, full board or homestay, studio and private apartments. The Accommodation Service helps students at all campuses to find off-campus accommodation. The Service maintains an extensive database of housing options. The database can be easily accessed online.
Please refer to the Other Links section for the relevant links to university accommodation.
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Consular/Visa Regulations |
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Exchange students must enter Australia with a sub-class 575 non-award student visa and not a tourist visa. Before they can for a visa students will need a letter of offer from the University and a Certificate of Enrolment (CoE).
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Health/Medical Insurance |
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All international students studying in Australia are required to purchase an approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy. OSHC is a condition of the Overseas Student Visa issued by the Australian Immigration authorities. The cost is approximately AUD$210 for 6 months and AUD$385 for 12 months. OSHC can be purchased through the university.
Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the University’s insurance policies.
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Estimated Monthly Living Expenses |
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Breakdown of Costs |
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Accommodation |
On-campus: 1,460 (inclusive of meals, utilities, services)
Off-campus: 1,320 |
Bills (Electricity, etc.) |
140 |
Food |
280 |
Transport |
On-campus: 60
Off-campus: 96 |
Others (Entertainment, clothes etc.) |
490 |
Monthly Estimate |
On-campus: 1,760
Off-campus: 2,080 |
Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.
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Useful Links |
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Universal Currency Converter
Student Exchange Information
Course Information
Accommodation
Visa
Health and Insurance
Cost of Living
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Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.
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