🇦🇺 University of Sydney — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #28 · AUD $56,300–60,600 a year · Sydney
Quick Facts
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #28 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Part of an 80,000+ student community with 450,000+ alumni; roughly half the student body is international, one of the highest proportions of any Go8 university. |
| English Requirement | Varies by program; competitive programs (Medicine, Law) require stronger academic and English proficiency profiles |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
AUD $56,300–60,600 per year (2026 international undergraduate fees in business, science and engineering). Source: AcademicJobs: Australian universities raise fees for 2026 intake, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least AUD $29,710 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships — Not Just a List of Names
Sydney Scholars International Scholarship
Merit-based entrance awards for high-achieving international undergraduates — check current value and eligibility directly on Sydney's scholarship finder.
Vice-Chancellor's excellence funding
Competitive research and coursework awards for outstanding graduate applicants across faculties — offer-triggered, so applying earlier in the admissions cycle means competing against fewer candidates for the same funding pool.
Sydney awards over AUD $135 million in scholarships annually across all schemes — a genuinely large total pool, though individual awards are competitive and often cover partial tuition rather than full costs plus living expenses, so most students still need to budget for a meaningful gap even with a scholarship in hand.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Sydney's central-city location and large international alumni network make it a strong choice for Finance, Law and Engineering graduates seeking Skilled Worker sponsorship — Sydney has the deepest corporate employer base of any Australian city.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is USYD good for international students?
University of Sydney is ranked #28 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 3rd of the 5 universities in Australia covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs AUD $56,300–60,600 a year depending on the program. After graduating: temporary Graduate visa (485): 2–3 years depending on qualification. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does USYD charge international students?
AUD $56,300–60,600 per year (2026 international undergraduate fees in business, science and engineering), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for USYD?
Varies by program; competitive programs (Medicine, Law) require stronger academic and English proficiency profiles
Can I work in Australia after graduating from USYD?
Sydney's central-city location and large international alumni network make it a strong choice for Finance, Law and Engineering graduates seeking Skilled Worker sponsorship — Sydney has the deepest corporate employer base of any Australian city.
See the full Australia university landscape and visa pathway.
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Worked example: a full degree at University of Sydney
An international student starting a 3-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | A$56,300 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026 international undergraduate fees in business, science and engineering) |
| Living costs | A$29,710 a year (Home Affairs student visa living cost for one person per year (since 10 May 2024)) |
| Years | 3 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | A$258,030 ≈ ₹1.73 crore ≈ $181,737 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | A$268,489 ≈ ₹1.80 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | A$270,930 ≈ ₹1.82 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- AcademicJobs: Australian universities raise fees for 2026 intake
- XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50)
- One Planet Migration Law: subclass 500 financial capacity 2026
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for University of Sydney come from the AcademicJobs: Australian universities raise fees for 2026 intake; the QS 2027 position from XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50); living costs from One Planet Migration Law: subclass 500 financial capacity 2026. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official University of Sydney website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of University of Sydney. Not admissions or immigration advice.