The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney provides a comprehensive array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields, including Architecture, Design and Planning, Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Education and Social Work, Engineering and Computer Science, Law, Medicine and Health, Music, and Science. Additionally, it offers short courses and professional development options across multiple disciplines. The university is home to more than 150 research centres and networks, establishing it as one of the world’s leading research-intensive institutions. Notably, the Net Zero Institute, a flagship research centre, focuses on decarbonisation solutions to help achieve the global climate change goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The University of Sydney is ranked #1 in Australia for sustainability and #7 globally, with all campuses powered by 100 percent renewable electricity. It is also ranked in the global top 50 in 36 disciplines according to the QS Subject Rankings, and holds the top position in Australia in ten disciplines, including Anatomy and Physiology, Classics and Ancient History, Computer Science and Information Systems, Statistics and Operational Research, English Language and Literature, Library and Information Management, History of Art, Performing Arts, Nursing, and Veterinary Science. The university hosts 90 world-renowned multidisciplinary research and teaching centres and offers a range of postgraduate research degrees, including Master’s by research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and professional doctorates. It provides internship opportunities for HDR students through industry partnerships. The University of Sydney also features various cultural and creative venues, such as theatres, museums, and galleries. The Sydney Biomedical Accelerator is a pioneering precinct in Australia designed to fast-track discoveries to healthcare. The Charles Perkins Centre addresses health challenges like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The Sydney Southeast Asia Centre comprises over 400 academics working on economic and social reform in Southeast Asia. The University of Sydney Nano Institute focuses on technologies in biosecurity, green energy, and medicine. The Sydney Policy Lab fosters collaborations for lasting policy change to strengthen democracy, reduce inequality, and empower communities. The Sydney Environment Institute investigates how we identify, live, and adapt to climate change. The Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics advances cannabinoid-based treatments, and the University of Sydney Institute of Agriculture is dedicated to agricultural research and innovation.