Studying in Sydney
NSW, Australia
Sydney is Australia’s largest city and the country’s most popular destination for international students. It hosts world-ranked universities, major industries across finance, tech, media, and creative sectors, and a famously walkable harbour-and-beaches lifestyle. It’s also Australia’s most expensive city to live in.
Universities and major institutes
- University of Sydney
- UNSW Sydney
- University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
- Macquarie University
- Western Sydney University
- Australian Catholic University
- Plus a wide range of private colleges and RTOs
Cost of living
Sydney consistently ranks as one of the more expensive cities in the Asia-Pacific. Expect rent for a room in a share house to range from AUD $300–$600 per week depending on suburb and proximity to campus.
Neighbourhoods for students
- Newtown / Glebe — close to USyd, lots of share houses, café culture.
- Chippendale / Ultimo — between USyd and UTS, dense and walkable.
- Kensington / Kingsford — UNSW catchment, large international student population.
- North Ryde / Macquarie Park — Macquarie Uni catchment, quieter and a bit cheaper.
- Parramatta — Western Sydney Uni and growing CBD, more affordable.
Institutes in Sydney
Billy Blue College of Design
Torrens University Australia
Industry-mentored design school of Torrens University, with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Macquarie University
A Sydney research university in the heart of a major tech and business precinct, known for actuarial studies, business, and computing.
TAFE NSW
New South Wales' public vocational education and training provider, with campuses across the state.
University of Sydney
Australia's oldest university — a Group of Eight research institution in central Sydney.
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney's youngest major public university, with a strong reputation in design, technology, and business.
Western Sydney University
A multi-campus university serving Greater Western Sydney, strong in nursing, education, and sustainability research.