Study Abroad and Student Exchange

Study Abroad at the University of Sydney

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Why you should choose the University of Sydney for your semester abroad.

How can I study abroad?

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Make your goal to study in Australia a reality!...with the University of Sydney.

Internships

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Take an Internship while doing your study abroad in Australia.

Choosing What to Study

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Plan & choose the courses you want to take during your studies abroad.

Leaving Home

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Information on what to prepare before you come to Australia.

Buddy Program

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Meet local students and make the most of your semester abroad in Sydney.

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The University of Sydney has one of the largest Study Abroad and Exchange programs in Australia. Each year more than one thousand students come to or go from the university through one of our established international networks. With the country's broadest range of university studies and an extensive list of international partners the University of Sydney provides excellent opportunites for both incoming and outgoing students to internationalise their studies.

I am a Sydney student seeking to study overseas

I am an international student seeking to study at Sydney

Students going overseas from the University of Sydney

University of Sydney students can choose to spend a semester or year of their degree overseas at a partner university through our International Exchange Program.

Students coming to the University of Sydney

Every year, hundreds of students from around the world are welcomed to the University of Sydney under the Study Abroad and Student Exchange programs.

These programs allow you to complete a semester or a year of your degree at the University of Sydney. Most courses are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Depending on your home University's grading requirements, you may also be able to have the results obtained at the University of Sydney credited towards your degree back home.

  • The Study Abroad program is a fee-paying program at the University of Sydney.
  • Student Exchange is a tuition fee waiver program. The University of Sydney has an extensive range of Student Exchange Programs with universities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. More details.

Why consider studying abroad?

Participating in the Study Abroad and Student Exchange programs is an exciting and challenging way of broadening your horizons in a new environment. You can:

  • globalise your educational experience
  • enhance academic opportunities that may otherwise be limited or unavailable
  • establish professional and career opportunities through networking
  • improve language skills and cultural understanding
  • experience personal growth by developing self confidence and social skills

What can I study at The University of Sydney?

The University of Sydney offers a wide variety of units to Study Abroad and Student Exchange students. For further information about units of study available, visit the Study Abroad and Exchange Unit of Study Database. This database includes both undergraduate and postgraduate units of study.