Study Abroad brochure - The University of Sydney

2013
STUDY ABROAD
the experience
of a lifetime

contents
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04 Welcome to the University of Sydney
06 Welcome to Sydney
08 Study in the Heart of the City
10 Student Life
11 Buddy Club & Pre-semester trips
12 Accommodation
14 Facilities & Services
16 Study Abroad Internship Program
18 Areas of Study
20 Eligibility
21 How to Apply
22 Complementary Programs
23 Online Information
Dr Michael Spence
VICE–CHANCELLOR and
PRINCIPAL
“We aim to create a university
where the brightest researchers
and the most promising students
can thrive, no matter what their
social or cultural background.
Realise your full potential at the
University of Sydney – together
we can make a difference.”
important dates
second semester 2012 first semester 2013 SECOND semester 2013
23 – 27 JULY
ORIENTATION WEEK
30 JULY
LECTURES BEGIN
24 – 28 SEPTEMBER
MID SEMESTER BREAK
12-24 NOVEMBER
EXAMS – SEMESTER ENDS
EARLY DECEMBER
SEMESTER TWO RESULTS
RELEASED
25 FEB – 1 MARCH
ORIENTATION WEEK
4 MARCH
LECTURES BEGIN
29 march – 5 APRIL
MID SEMESTER BREAK
17 – 29 JUNE
EXAM PERIOD
MID JULY
SEMESTER ONE RESULTS
RELEASED
22 – 26 JULY
ORIENTATION WEEK
29 JULY
LECTURES BEGIN
30 Sept – 4 October
MID SEMESTER BREAK
11 – 23 NOVEMBER
EXAM PERIOD
EARLY DECEMBER
SEMESTER TWO RESULTS
RELEASED

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welcome to
the University of Sydney
the experience of a lifetime
The University of Sydney’s Study Abroad and
Exchange Programs provide students with the
exciting opportunity to add an international
perspective to their education at a leading
Australian university with a reputation for
excellence in teaching and research.
The Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
allow students already enrolled at an
internationally accredited university to explore
their academic interests and cross-cultural
understanding by studying at the University of
Sydney for one or two semesters.
Students enrolled in these programs will not
be awarded a degree from the University of
Sydney; instead they can transfer credits to
their home university upon completion of their
study period in Australia. Students can choose
from over 4000 different units of study from
a diverse range of faculties and schools. In
addition, study abroad students can choose to
take an internship as a part of their enrolment
at the University of Sydney.
Many units of study (classes or subjects)
focus on Australian topics or offer field trips
to locations throughout New South Wales and
surrounding states. Our research is some of the
strongest in Australia and Study Abroad and
Exchange students will have opportunities to
participate in this research from a theoretical
and practical standpoint. When you leave, you’ll
have developed the skills to become a leader in
whatever field you choose. Our former students
include Prime Ministers, Nobel Laureates,
Academy Award winners, business leaders and
medical pioneers, who have all benefited from
our determination to develop curious minds that
embrace challenges and devour knowledge,
reveal new perspectives and devise solutions.
sydney.edu.au
FACTS & FIGURES
Faculties & Schools 16
Student clubs and societies
215 (43 sports)
Total study abroad & exchange
1,100 Inbound
600 Outbound
Number of books in the
University Library
5.2 million +
Number of staff 7,046
STUDENTS 49,059
Total postgraduate (research) 4,208
Total postgraduate (coursework) 12,239
Total undergraduate 32,612
Countries represented in
the student population
130
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 10,832
Africa & Middle East 543
Americas 1,284
Asia (North-East) 5,973
Asia (South-East & Central) 2,153
Europe 805
Oceania, Antartica and others 74
WORLDWIDE RANKINGS 2010
QS World University Rankings 38
THES-Times Higher Education
Supplement
58
Shanghai Jiao Tong 96
The Study Abroad program is a fee-paying
program.
Student Exchange is a tuition fee waiver
program. The University of Sydney has
an extensive range of student exchange
programs with universities throughout the
Americas, Europe and Asia. Students should
check with their home institution’s Exchange
Office about the application process.
Great Hall

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Welcome to sydney
Australia’s largest and
most dynamic city
Sydney Opera House and Sydney Ferry
Manly Ferry by Hamilton Lund, TNSW
Sydney is welcoming
Sydney is a bustling global city with amenities
and opportunities to match. It is set on one of
the world’s most beautiful harbours, close to
over 35 stunning golden sand beaches. The
University of Sydney’s Camperdown/Darlington
campus is located within minutes of the city
centre by efficient public transport.
Sydney’s people
Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities
in the world (around 25 percent of Sydney’s
population was born overseas, while a further
20 percent are children of those immigrants).
More than a quarter of Sydney residents
speak a language other than English, most
commonly Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic,
Greek, Vietnamese, Italian, Spanish, Korean
and Indonesian. As the meeting place for such
a host of nations and traditions, Sydney is the
perfect place to experience different cultures,
languages and perspectives.
Sydney climate – average
temperatures
Season Months Temp Cº Fº
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Dec-Feb
March-
May
June-Aug
Sept-Nov
Warm /
humid
Warm to
cool
Cool to
cold
Cool to
warm
18-26 64-79
15-22 59-72
08-17 48-63
13-22 55-72
For more information about our beautiful city
visit www.sydney.com
Aerial of Sydney Harbour
(Hamilton Lund;Destination NSW)

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study in the heart
of the city
sydney.edu.au/about/campuses
Manly
MAIN HEADER
Mosman
1. Camperdown–Darlington Campuses
2. Music (Sydney Conservatorium
of Music)
3. Rozelle Campus – Visual Arts
(Sydney College of the Arts)
4. Mallett Street Campus –
Faculty of Nursing
5. Cumberland Campus –
Health Sciences
6. Camden Campus – Agriculture and
Veterinary Science
7. Surry Hills Campus – Dentistry
8. Taylors College
north
sydney
Opera
House
CBD
(City Centre)
Potts Point/
Kings Cross
darlinghurst
Pyrmont
Surry
Hills
Ultimo
Central
Station
Glebe
Chippendale
Redfern
Redfern Station
TO CUMBERLAND CAMPUS
TO CAMDEN CAMPUS (65Kms)
the university of sydney
DARLINGTON
Camperdown
Newtown

10 student life
Buddy Club &
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PRE-semester trips
Orientation week
Water polo
Let’s Go surfing by Mikala Wilbow
Ovelooking Hunter Valley, Paul Blackmore, Destination NSW
Being a student at the University of Sydney
isn’t just about study. Becoming involved in
non-academic activities at the University helps
you develop a network of friends and broaden
your outlook and skills.
University of Sydney University Union (USU)
For a small semester fee you can obtain a
membership to the University of Sydney
Union which provides you access to more
than 200 union-backed clubs and services.
You can’t help but find someone who shares
your interests; from opera to Oxfam, comedy
to commerce, or religion to Rubik’s Cubes,
there is something for everyone. The USU has
extensive entertainment offerings with bustling
bars, fantastic bands and themed celebrations
throughout the year.
Union membership also helps you save money.
Once you pay your semester fee you’ll receive
your Access Card, which gives you food, drink
and shopping discounts on and off-campus.
www.usuonline.com
Represent yourself
The Students’ Representative Council
(SRC) and Sydney University Postgraduate
Representative Association (SUPRA) represent,
campaign and advocate for students across the
University. SRC and SUPRA caseworkers can
help you with academic appeals and queries,
tenancy and work-related problems. Its legal
service can provide you with advice on most
legal matters. A second-hand bookshop allows
you to sell and buy old books at a low cost.
sydney.edu.au/src & www.supra.usyd.edu.au/
Sydney University Sport and Fitness (SUSF)
Sydney University Sport and Fitness offers
everything you need from state-of-the-art
facilities and tailored fitness programs to over
40 sporting clubs. You can use our seven
fitness facilities on campus, which include an
Olympic-size swimming pool and climbing wall,
or you can team up with friends on our squash,
tennis and basketball courts.
www.susf.com.au
Each semester, the Study Abroad and
Exchange Unit coordinates the Buddy Club,
a social mentoring program, designed to help
you build social networks, engage with local
students, adjust to life in Australia and make the
most out of your semester abroad.
In the past we have organised bushwalking in
the Royal National Park, trivia evenings, pub
nights, yum cha, harbour cruises, fancy dress
parties, concerts, sports events, fairs, dinner
parties, barbeques, guided tours and special
guest presentations.
Pre-Semester trips
Coming to Australia for a semester can be
a challenging experience. You will be given
opportunities to find new friends and a
community of people that will potentially create
an international community of contacts for
you to take advantage of for the rest of your
life. The Study Abroad and Exchange team
would like to be able to give you a head start
in the creation of this network and our Pre-
Orientation Trips are a fantastic opportunity
for you to meet people from around the world.
You can choose to participate in one of our
weekend activities that we facilitate for the
weekend prior to your orientation session.
Pre-orientation weekend activities include
learning to surf on the NSW south coast, trips
to Blue Mountains and journeys to the wine
country north of Sydney. Staff from the Study
Abroad and Exchange unit will accompany you
on your journey and will be handy to answer
your every question about your semester
studying at the University of Sydney.
Information about trips are distributed in
your pre-departure emails. Check for clashes
with third party provider orientations prior to
booking.
The Study Abroad and Exchange team will
invite you to join a Facebook group. Join
to find out whats on and to chat with your
peers prior to and during your semester at
Sydney

12 accommodation
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sydney.edu.au/accom
sydney.edu.au/current_students/
accommodation/off_campus.shtml
Choosing where to live can be one of the biggest
decisions you will make when studying abroad,
but it does not need to be daunting – and you
aren’t alone. There are plenty of options in
Sydney, and we offer support services to assist
you to make the right choice. The University of
Sydney can help you find a suitable place to live,
and provide you with ongoing accommodation
assistance and advice to make the move to
Sydney as smooth as possible.
Temporary Accomodation
You may well wish to arrange some temporary
accommodation in Sydney so you have peace
of mind upon arrival. You can be welcomed to
Sydney and directed to Base Hostel – temporary
home for many newly-arrived Study Abroad and
Exchange students studying at Sydney.
Information about Base offerings will be sent in
your pre-departure emails.
Living on-campus
The University offers a range of catered and
self-catered on-campus accommodation,
although demand can be high so it’s important
to apply as far as possible in advance to increase
your chances of securing the accommodation
option of your choice. While contracts are
generally for the academic year, when they have
vacancies they will offer single semester spaces.
There are three main options for on-campus
accommodation (costs are in Australian dollars
and are indicative only):
1. University owned accommodation
The University owns the following catered and
self-catered, fully furnished accommodation:
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International House: This catered
accommodation offers twin-share studybedrooms
and en-suite or communal
bathrooms in a college-style environment.
Cost: approx. $348 (twin share)-$482
(single en-suite) per week, including 3 daily
meals
sydney.edu.au/internationalhouse
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The Terraced Housing consists of single
and twin-shared bedrooms in 43 terraced
houses located near the University. All
bedrooms are fully furnished and residents
share a fully furnished living area. Cost:
approx. $145 (twin share) - $225 (extra
large standard) per week. sydney.edu.
au/current_students/accommodation/
on_campus.shtml
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Darlington House accommodates 54
students in 12 male-only or female-only
self-contained apartments in a modern
apartment building. Cost: approx.
$210 - $220 per week. sydney.edu.au/
invest_capital_mgmt/university_owned_
student_housing/camperdown_darlington.
shtml#darlington
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Sydney University Village: SUV offers
self-catering apartments. You can apply
for studio, two, four and five bedroom
apartments. You need to apply as early
as possible, as it fills up very quickly.
Cost: approx. $328.50 per week for a
one bedroom studio (6 month contract)
sydneyuv.com.au
2. Residential colleges
The University has seven affiliated residential
colleges on the Camperdown and Darlington
campuses, with furnished rooms and all meals
provided. Each one is run independently and
admission is competitive so apply directly to
your chosen college. Cost: varies
sydney.edu.au/current_students/
accommodation/on_campus.shtml#res
Sydney University Village
Living off-campus
Sydney is a large city and there are many
suburbs that are an easy commute by public
transport to the University of Sydney. It
is a good idea not to make any permanent
arrangements for private accommodation prior
to arrival as it is important to inspect properties
before committing to any tenancy agreements.
1. Private Student Residences
These are furnished rooms in shared or self
contained apartments in residential buildings
for students, usually located within walking
distance of the Darlington/Camperdown
campus. They include UniLodge
(unilodge.com.au/sydney) and
Urbanest (urbanest.com.au).
Cost: approx. $324 – 570 per week, self
catered (6 month contract).
2. Private accommodation
University accommodation database
managed by the Accommodation Information
Service at the University of Sydney,
the database lists hundreds of offers of
accommodation. The database is available
to students once they’ve been enrolled,
usually around one month prior to the start of
semester.
Cost: varies
sydney.edu.au/current_students/
accommodation/documents/AS_DB_
Search_advice.pdf
sydney.edu.au/current_students/
accommodation/off_campus.shtml#database
3. Private accommodation – independently
sourced
Lots of suitable accommodation can be found
on non-university affiliated accommodation
websites, such as domain.com.au,
gumtree.com.au, au.easyroommate.com,
flatmates.com.au, flatmatefinders.com.au
and sydneyexchange.com.au
Cost: varies
Please be alert to accommodation
scams when using these to search for
accommodation – read our tenancy warnings,
tips and tricks here: sydney.edu.au/current_
students/accommodation/tenancy.shtml
4. Private Accommodation sourced for you
Semester in Australia is a service that can put
you into a furnished apartment with other
students. Cost: varies
semesterinaustralia.com

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facilities & services
sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_services
Health and welfare
Health
The University Health Service offers a
comprehensive and confidential general
practitioner service and emergency medical care
to all members of the University community.
sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_
services/health_welfare/university_health_
service
Counselling
The University has a number of qualified
professionals who can help you fulfil your
academic, individual and social goals. Enrolled
students can use the Counselling Service free
of charge.
sydney.edu.au/counselling
Religion
Our on-campus Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre
is currently visited by chaplains representing a
range of faiths. The main campus offers prayer
rooms for Muslim students and halal food is
available from most Student Union catering
outlets on campus. Kosher food is available for
all students from Mandelbaum House on the
Darlington Campus.
sydney.edu.au/chaplains
Academic support
Library services
The University of Sydney Library is a network
of many subject-specialist libraries located on
several campuses. More than 5 million items
are available, including over 70,000 electronic
journals.
sydney.edu.au/library
IT support
As a Sydney student you will get a university
account that gives you access to a range
of services, including free email, internet
and access to e-learning facilities. A number
of on-campus computer labs provide free
access to computers, while there is wide
wireless coverage across the Darlington and
Camperdown campuses.
sydney.edu.au/ict/switch/
Learning assistance
The Learning Centre and the Mathematics
Learning Centre can help you develop the
skills you need for successful university study.
Services include one-to-one tutoring, study
materials and workshops.
sydney.edu.au/lc
sydney.edu.au/mlc
Disability support
Disability Services helps students with a
disability to realise their academic and social
potential and participate fully in University life.
If you have a disability, you should contact
Disability Services before you start university to
discover how they can help you.
sydney.edu.au/disability
Once you get to Sydney you’re not alone.
We run a wide range of services to help
you get the most out of your time here, to
prepare for life beyond university, and to
help you if times get tough.
These are just a few of the ways we will
support your health and welfare, academic
life, and career planning during your time
with us. For more detailed information, visit
sydney.edu.au/current_students
Main Quadrangle

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Internship Program
Program details
The Study Abroad Internship Program gives you
the opportunity to complement your academic
study with meaningful industry experience. As
an intern you will complete:
––
15 days/120 hours of meaningful industry
placement;
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8 hours of professional development; and
––
Assessment including 4 reflective journals and
1 final project report.
The Study Abroad Internship is worth 6 credit
points. In general, students participating in the
program will enrol in 3 units of study plus the
internship.
The Study Abroad Internship Program offers
you the chance to:
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Develop familiarity with the Australian
workplace culture;
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Apply your learning in real workplace
situations; and
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Enhance your interpersonal, communication
and cross-cultural skills; and
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Gain a competitive advantage in the graduate
employment market by developing global
connections in your chosen profession.
Eligibility
Study Abroad Internships are allocated on a
competitive basis. To be considered for this
program you must:
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Have satisfied all the entry requirements of
the Study Abroad Program;
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Must have achieved higher than a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or a ‘B’ on
the ECTS grading scale;
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Have completed at least 1.5 years of tertiary
study; and
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Sit an interview after your arrival in Sydney.
How to apply
Simply submit the following documents
together with your Study Abroad application:
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Resume; and
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Cover letter.
Internship areas
Internships are offered in the following areas:
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Accounting;
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Architecture;
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Engineering;
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Environmental Science;
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Events & Public Relations;
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Finance;
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Government & Policy;
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Human Resource Management;
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Information Technology;
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Marine Biology;
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Marketing;
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Media & Communications;
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Medical Research;
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Not for Profit;
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Sports Management;
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Undergraduate/Postgraduate Research
placements;
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Visual Arts; and
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Graphic Design.
If your area of interest is not listed above,
contact the Internship Program Coordinator to
discuss alternate options.
study.abroadinternships@sydney.edu.au
or sydney.edu.au/future_students/
study_abroad/internships
Please note: Every effort will be made
to offer internships to all eligible students
however placement cannot be guaranteed
prior to interview. In case your application is
unsuccessful, prospective students are advised
to also enrol for additional units of study.
“My experience as an intern has been great.
I cannot say enough how good it was for me
to actually have time in the office setting
and see what it is like to work for a serious
company. My experience has opened up my
mind to the world of business and life in an
office. It has inspired me to complete my
undergraduate studies and continue on for
an MBA…”
Daniel, Boston College, USA.

18 areas of study
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Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources
Agriculture Economics
Agriculture Science
Animal Science
Applied Economics
Applied Science
Horticultural Science
Land and Water Science
Resource Economics
Architecture, Design and Planning
Architecture
Design Computing
Art Workshops (eg drawing,
ceramics, digital video, web design)
Design (Audio, Illumination,
Sustainable, Urban, Computing)
Building and Building Services
Digital Media
Facilities Management
Heritage Conservation
Urban and Regional Planning
Arts and Social Sciences
Aboriginal Studies
American Studies
Ancient History
Anthropology
Arab and Islamic Studies
Archaeology
Art History and Theory
Asian Studies
Australian Literature
Australian Political economy
Australian Studies
Biblical and Jewish Studies
Chinese Studies
Economics
English
European Studies
Film Studies
Gender Studies
Government and International
Relations
Arts and Social Sciences (cont.)
Government (Business and Society
and Governance)
Heritage Studies
History
International and Comparative
Literary Studies
International Relations
Languages and Language Studies
(French, German, Greek, Hebrew,
Hindi and Urdu, Indonesian and
Malay, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Latin, Sanskrit, Spanish, Thai,
Vietnamese)
Linguistics
Media and Communications
Medieval Studies
Music
Peace and Conflict
Performance Studies
Philosophy
Political Economy
Political Science
Semiotics
Social Policy
Sociology
Studies in Religion
US Studies
Business
Accounting
Banking, Finance and Quantitative
Finance
Business and Commercial Law
Business Information Systems
Commercial law
Econometrics
Finance
Financial Economics
Human Resource Management and
Coaching
Industrial Relations
International Business
International Security
Management and Management
Decision Sciences
Business (cont.)
Management of Technology
Marketing including Strategy
Theory and Research
Organisational Analysis and Strategy
Public Policy
Supply Chain and Logistics
Management
Taxation
Transport Management
Education and Social Work
Coach Education (sport)
Education Management
Educational Psychology
English Literacy and Drama
Film and Theatre Education
Health Education
Informational Technology in
Education
Outdoor Education
Primary and Secondary Education
Research Methodology
Social Work
Special Education
Teaching and Curriculum Studies
Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL)
Engineering
Aeronautical
Chemical
Civil
Computer
E-Commerce
Electrical
Information
Information technology
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Project Management
Software
Space
Telecommunications
Health Sciences (Cumberland
campus)
Aboriginal Health and Community
Development
Ageing and Aged Care
Behavioural Health Science
Behavioural Science
Biomedical Sciences
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Child and Adolescent Health
Clinical Data Management
Communication Disorders
Developmental Disability Education
Exercise and Sport Science
Gerontology
Health Informatics
Health Information Management
Health Sciences
Hearing and Speech
Indigenous Community Health
Leisure and Health
Manipulative Physiotherapy
Medical Radiation Sciences
Medical Sonagraphy
Neurological Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Counselling
Speech Pathology
Sexual Health
Sports Physiotherapy
Stuttering
Vision Impairment
Koori Centre
Indigenous Australia
Land and Nation
Policy and Power
Health and Community in Aboriginal
Australia
Law
Administrative Law and Policy
Business Law
Contracts
Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Criminology
Law (cont.)
Environmental Law
Environmental Science and Law
Equity
Federal Constitutional Law
Foundations of Law
Health Law/ Public Health Law
International Business and Law
International law
International Taxation
Jurisprudence
Labour Law and Relations
Law, Lawyers and Justice
Legal Research,
Litigation
Real Property
Taxation
Torts
Music (Conservatorium Campus)
Composition
Conduction
Interdisciplinary Applied Research
Music Education
Musicology
Opera Studies
Performance
Brass
Keyboard
Percussion
Strings
Vocal
Woodwind
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Climate Change
Coastal Environments
Digital Media
Earth Sciences
Ecology
Environmental Science
Geography
Science (cont.)
Geology
Geophysics
History and Philosophy of Science
Marine Ecology and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Microbial Biosciences
Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology
Nanoscience and Technology
Neurosciences
Number Theory
Nutritional and Food Sciences
Physics
Plant Ecology
Psychology
Tropical Marine Network Program
Veterinary Science
Animal Technology
Aquaculture and Wildlife
Behaviour
Digestion
Equine Anatomy
Genetics
Molecular Biology
Nutrition
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Veterinary Pathobiology
Veterinary Medicine
Welfare, Husbandry and
Reproduction
Visual Arts (Rozelle campus)
Contemporary Art for Educators
Film and Digital Image
Fine Arts
Media Arts
Multimedia Design
Object Art and Design
Studio Art
Visual Arts Research
Visual Arts Theory and Philosophy

20 eligibility
How to apply
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- TOEFL (Paper based) 577 or better plus TWE
(Test of Written English) at 4.5 or better; or
- TOEFL (Internet based) iBT score of 90 or
better with a score of 21 or better in the Writing
section.
sydney.edu.au/future_students/study_
abroad/admissions/language_requirements
To be considered for the Study Abroad and
Exchange Programs at the University of Sydney
you must:
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Be an enrolled student at an internationally
accredited university;
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Have achieved the equivalent of a ‘Credit’ or
‘Good Average, or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a
4.0 scale or a ‘C’ on the ECTS Grading scale;
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Meet any specific academic requirements (eg:
portfolio for Visual Arts); and
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Have a letter of nomination from your home
university, if an Exchange student.
English Proficiency
If you can provide evidence that you have
completed at least one year of full time
university study in an English speaking country
or in a tertiary institution where the language
of instruction (i.e. teaching, assessment
and examination) was in English, you will
be considered to have satistfied our English
proficiency requirements. Otherwise you will
require:
- IELTS Overall band score of 6.5 or better with
minimum of 6.0 in each band;
Select your subjects
Select up to 12 units of study for approval by
International Student Office and faculty staff. A
full time load at the University of Sydney is 18 –
24 credit points however it is recommended that
you get approval for many subjects at the time of
application.
To search for available subjects please go to
sydney.edu.au/courses
and select ‘Units of Study’ from the drop-down
search option. You can search by keyword, title
or unit of study code, if known.
Please note that you need to check the following
before selecting subjects:
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The level of study is appropriate (1000-4000
units are undergraduate, 5000-6000 units are
postgraduate);
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You meet the pre-requisites; and
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The subject is offered in the correct semester
(i.e Semester One (February – June),
Semester 2 (July-November).
Credit
Prior to requesting subjects it is suggested that
you obtain academic advice for your proposed
units of study. Please check with your home
university academic advisors to see if you will
receive credits for your academic program at the
University of Sydney.
STUDY ABROAD
Go to the Study Abroad Program website at
sydney.edu.au/studyabroad. Download and
complete the Study Abroad Application form
and Unit of Study Enrolment form.
Attach all required documentation, as outlined
on the application form. Ensure documents are
properly certified and translated.
Submit your application to one of the following
places:
a. Directly to the University of Sydney;
b. Your home university’s study abroad office,
if they have a current agreement with the
University of Sydney; or
c. One of the University of Sydney’s
authorised representatives. A list of
representatives is available at
sydney.edu.au/future_students/
study_abroad/partners/study_abroad
STUDENT EXCHANGE
Apply to your home university’s Exchange
Office to get advice on appropriate
procedures. You must be nominated by your
home university to be an exchange student.
Go to the Study Abroad Program website at
sydney.edu.au/studyabroad. Download and
complete the Study Abroad Application form
and Unit of Study Enrolment form.
a. Attach all required documentation, as
outlined on the application form. Ensure
documents are properly certified and
translated.
b. Submit your application to the Exchange
Office at your home university. For
University of Sydney exchange partners
please go to
sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/
partners

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programs
The Sydney Summer & Winter School
In addition to the Study Abroad and Exchange
Programs, the University of Sydney offers
an intensive high quality Summer and Winter
School program, on a full-fee paying basis. This
program provides over 174 undergraduate and
postgraduate units from a range of faculties and
schools. Summer School runs from December
with two start dates; December and early
January. Most units are taught over a 6 week
period, although some are shorter. The Winter
School starts in early July and runs for four
weeks. As these programs run for less than 3
months, students may attend on a tourist visa.
How can I combine Summer or Winter
Schools with a Study Abroad or Exchange
semester?
If you enrol at the University of Sydney for
semester 1, which begins in March, you can take
Summer School beforehand or Winter School
after your semester ends. If you enrol at the
University of Sydney for semester 2, which
begins in late July, you can take Winter School
beforehand or Summer School after your
semester ends.
Eligibility
You must have the prerequisites to enrol in your
desired unit(s) of study and meet the English
Proficiency requirements.
sydney.edu.au/summer
Centre for English Teaching (CET)
If you do not reach the English language
requirement for the Study Abroad and
Exchange Programs, you can study English oncampus
before your program.
English Programs
The Centre for English Teaching (CET) offers
programs designed to help you reach your
English language goals, such as obtaining
entrance into the Study Abroad and Exchange
Programs or obtaining complete confidence in
communicating in English.
Programs include: Academic English and
Intensive Academic English; Direct Entry
courses; IELTS Preparation; General English and
Customised courses.
sydney.edu.au/cet
USEFUL WEBSITES
The University of Sydney
sydney.edu.au
Study Abroad
sydney.edu.au/studyabroad
Student Exchange
sydney.edu.au/studentexchange
Exchange Partners
sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/partners
International Student Office
sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice
Information in 12 different languages
sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/student/
languages.shtml
Agents and Representatives
sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/agents
Scholarships
sydney.edu.au/scholarships
International Student Support Unit
sydney.edu.au/issu
Sydney
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Department of Immigration & Citizenship
(DIAC)
www.immi.gov.au
Refund Policy
sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_
undergraduate/costs_scholarships/fees/
refund_policy.shtml
Course database
sydney.edu.au/courses
Videos
sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/student/
videos.shtml

Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
International Student Office
Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02)
University of Sydney
9:00 to 5.00 Monday to Friday
T +61 2 8627 8322
E study.abroad@sydney.edu.au
sydney.edu.au/studyabroad
Download an Application Form and apply today!
sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/forms
Produced by the International Student Office, the University of Sydney, 2011.
The University reserves the right to make alterations to any information
contained within this publication without notice. It is an expression
of intent only and should not be taken as a firm offer or undertaking.
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