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Frequently Asked Questions for Student Abroad and Student Exchange students

Studying at Sydney

Am I an international student?

You are an international student if you are NOT:
~ an Australian citizen
~ a permanent resident of Australia, or
~ a New Zealand citizen.

You are an international student if you hold a permit for temporary entry to Australia. For example, if your status is:
~ overseas student
~ permanent resident of New Zealand
~ diplomat
~ temporary resident who hold permits for work purposes
~ refugee
~ a dependent of any of the above

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Why study at the University of Sydney?

  • International reputation for excellence in teaching and research;
  • Diverse range of courses, in both leading-edge and traditional areas of study;
  • Highly-experienced and innovative teachers and comprehensive facilities;
  • Atmosphere of heritage and tradition featuring Neo-Gothic sandstone buildings at the Camperdown campus;
  • Convenient location, only a short bus ride to the central business district of Sydney;
  • Fabulous campus lifestyle featuring a huge variety of sporting facilities, student clubs and social activities.
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Where is the University of Sydney located?

See details of campus locations.

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What courses are available to Study Abroad and Student Exchange students?

You may search the units of study database.

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What are the entry requirements for Student Exchange students?

See entry requirements for admission to the Study Abroad and Student Exchange programs.

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What standard of English do I need?

See English language requirements for entry to the Exchange Program.

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Can I study to improve my English?

If you need to improve your standard of English before or during your period of study, English courses are available at the Centre for English Teaching (CET) at the University of Sydney. CET offers courses in English for Academic Purposes and Academic Study Skills for periods varying from 4 weeks to 50 weeks. CET will also prepare you for a CET university direct entry test or for IELTS and TOEFL tests. CET operates on a fee-for-service basis and we are unable to waive fees for exchange students.

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Can I get credit for the study I complete at the University of Sydney?

See credit by home institution for University of Sydney studies.

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Do I receive a transcript for the study I complete at the University of Sydney?

Yes, an official transcript is forwarded by this University to your home institution or address nominated by you in your application.

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How are courses taught?

Here is a description of the teaching system at the University of Sydney.

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Can I study part-time?

Student Exchange students are required to undertake a full-time workload of 24 credit points. For details, see workload.

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