University of Sydney
Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales 2050 Australia
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Institution Overview
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- About the Institution
The University of Sydney (USYD) is Australia’s oldest university, located in Sydney and renowned globally for its research-intensive programs, wide academic breadth and historic campus. It is a member of the elite Group of Eight and consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide.
- Institution Type
Public Research University
- Establishment Year
1850
- Educational Focus
- Emphasis on research-led teaching, global impact and professional relevance.
- Broad educational focus across faculties such as:
- Arts & Social Sciences
- Business & Economics
- Engineering
- Medicine & Health
- Science
- Law
- Architecture & Planning
- Music
- Accreditations
- Regulated by the Australian national higher education regulator Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
- Awards qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) standard for Australian universities.
- Rankings
- QS World University Rankings 2026: #25 globally
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings: “Top 100” globally in science
- Highlights
- Historic campus with iconic sandstone buildings (Quadrangle) representing one of Australia’s historic university settings.
- More than 150 research centres and networks, indicating a very strong research infrastructure.
- Extensive global recognition: top ranks in world university rankings, and leadership in many subject areas (e.g., engineering, computing).