The University of Sydney (USYD), established in 1850, is Australia’s first university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight.

Key Highlights (2026)

• Global Standing: Ranked #25 in the world (QS 2026) and #1 in Australia by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026).

• Historic Campus: Its main Camperdown/Darlington campus is famous for its neo-Gothic "Quadrangle" and is frequently cited as one of the world's most beautiful campuses.

• Research & Impact: It ranks 15th globally for sustainability and holds a top-10 spot for social impact.

• Diverse Community: Home to over 74,000 students and offering more than 400 areas of study, it has one of the most diverse international student bodies in Australia.

• Notable Alumni: The university has educated eight Australian Prime Ministers, including the incumbent Anthony Albanese, and multiple Nobel Laureates.