Graduate Studies Office

The Graduate Studies Office serves as a focus for all postgraduate research and coursework activities across the University. The GSO office works closely with Deans, Associate Deans (Postgraduate Studies), Heads of Schools/Departments, Postgraduate Coordinators, Supervisors, SUPRA and Postgraduate Students.

Welcome message from Graduate Studies Office

Welcome to all new and continuing postgraduate students at the University of Sydney. You are part of Australia's first and oldest university, and a member of a thriving community of world-class scholars and researchers.

The University values postgraduate students – you are an important part of our community and your contribution to the knowledge base, success and diversity of the University is acknowledged.

The University offers you three simple but vital advantages:

Expertise

We have the most comprehensive range of courses in Australia, with leading expertise in all fields. The University has more higher degree research programs than any other university in Australia. We offer coursework programs that are academically challenging and professionally relevant in an environment that encourages independent learning and interaction amongst peers.

Enrichment

We offer a stimulating, supportive and enriching educational experience at one of the world's best universities. This is a research-intensive environment where the University of Sydney leads in funded research projects competitively determined by the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council. Students from every continent on the globe are studying at the University of Sydney. You will form lifetime friendships and valuable networks here.

Achievement

Our graduates have achieved and continue to achieve leading role in their careers. You will find an environment of opportunity; a strengthening experience of self-awareness and self-reliance.

Postgraduate students are future leaders of Australia and other countries, as well as the next generation of academics.
University of Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governors General, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.

We now have more than 15,000 postgraduate students, more than a third of all students at the University. We will continue to make significant investment in facilities for postgraduate students, and targeted academic support for supervisors, course coordinators and lecturers.

Good luck with your studies!

Postgraduate Welcome and Induction, Semester 2, 2009

The Postgraduate Welcome and Induction was held in Holme Building, on Friday 7 August 2009

Powerpoint presentations can be viewed here