University of Sydney

Whitsunday Island with bright blue water and white sand in Sydney, Australia.

Program at a Glance

Country or area Australia

City Sydney

Class Level So, Jr, Sr, Gr

Experience Type Immersion

Minimum GPA 2.8

Term Fall sem, Spring sem

Taught In English

Language Prereq no

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About The Program

In addition to offerings in your major, the University of Sydney offers especially strong offerings in Japanese, Indonesian, and Malaysian studies. It’s also a great place to prepare for med school and other health professions. Australia’s largest city, Sydney boasts ocean coastline, a dramatic bay, and hilly streets. Some of the finest surf and beaches in Australia are in or near Sydney, as is Sydney Harbour, with its famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Water sports are particularly popular, in addition to rugby and soccer in winter, and cricket in summer. To the west are the Blue Mountains which offer excellent hiking and camping opportunities.

Classes with international students

Classes with local students

For the independent adventurer

Where you'll study

The University of Sydney (UoS) is Australia’s first university and one of the most highly regarded institutions in the world. The central campus is located in Camperdown, a district in the city of Sydney. The university’s many additional teaching and research locations span from the uber urban campus all the way to a remote research station at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The magnificent neo-Gothic quadrangle on the main campus is considered a national treasure. Public transport by rail and bus from campus makes it easy to discover Sydney and enjoy all the city has to offer, from the shopping and markets, to beaches and outback farms. Student life at UoS offers access to a multitude of cultural and scientific museums. On-campus bars offer a relaxed coffee shop atmosphere during the day, and comedy and poker events at night. In addition to the casual events around campus, there are hundreds of student clubs and societies to enjoy, from book and anthropology clubs to music and sports associations.

Explore Australia Life in Sydney

Student smiles for the camera with a view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor in Australia. — Alyssa Tran from UC Riverside explores the Sydney Harbor near the Sydney Opera House in Australia.

Five students pose for a picture near a beach in Sydney, Australia. — Lilly Erickson from UC Santa Barbara and friends explore Sydney, Australia.

TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Optional field trips and activities to introduce the local culture are available through your host university. Most events are free or discounted, but some come with an additional cost not included in UCEAP fees.

Breakfast with koalas event- a cuddly highlight for all students

Discover Sydney's iconic beaches in the Bondi to Bronte walk

Interact with animals in a private guided tour of Wildlife Sydney Zoo

Join in the Sydney Harbour bridge climb