Student Diversity at the University of Sydney

• 22% of all students at the University (local and international) spoke a language other than English at home.
• 31% of our local students (or 11,496 students) were born overseas.
• In addition, 19% of our total enrolments were international students.
• Our student profile encompassed over 170 different countries of birth.
• 279 of our students were Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The University provides a range of services for its culturally diverse student body.

Special Admissions Entry Schemes assist prospective students from disadvantaged groups to enter undergraduate programs:

• Broadway Scheme (places in highly competitive courses for HSC students who have experienced severe disadvantage during their final two years of high school)
• Cadigal Scheme (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students)
• Faculty of Health Sciences Multicultural Entry Scheme (for HSC students who have appropriate language skills and an understanding of the needs of major community groups).
• Mature-age Entry Scheme (for mature age students or those who have experienced educational disadvantage)

Support services assist students during their studies at the University:

• The Counselling Service provides support to students from diverse backgrounds.
• The International Student Support Unit (ISSU) provides targeted orientation sessions for new international students.
• The Koori Centre and Yooroang Garang (School of Indigenous Health Studies) provide support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• The Learning Centre offers specialised courses at all levels of tertiary study, with designated courses for students of non-English speaking background covering reading and writing skills, oral presentation skills and discussion skills.
• The Mathematics Learning Centre provides free tutorials and one-to-one assistance to students.
• Facilities to support students' religious practices include the Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre and the Islamic prayer room.