Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the largest metropolitan city of Australia on the east coast. More than 50,000 international students chose to pursue their education at the city’s universities, contributing around AUD$1.6billion to the economy.
About Sydney, Australia
Sydney takes pride in its many achievements as one of the top destinations for international students. Five large universities are based in Sydney, each with well over 30,000 students who study on campus.
Sydney’s expansion over recent years has mainly been inland to the west. It is one of the most expensive cities to live in the world but the median salary is also among the highest. University campus locations are mostly in inner-city areas but there also large campuses in western and northern suburbs.
Why Should You Study in Sydney, Australia?
1. Internationally Recognized Courses
Under the strict supervision of the Australian government, all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications have high international standards.
Constantly being monitored and upgraded, all degrees are recognized globally including Malaysia. This is beneficial for international students who wish to study in Sydney and seek career opportunities in other countries after graduating from universities.
2. Entrepreneur Hub
Sydney is the heart of business.
It has a global outlook and enjoys the highest standard of supporting infrastructure that one would expect from a world city.
Sydney is also known for a high standard of living and low unemployment rate, it is an ideal platform for graduates seeking start-up and potential growth. Sydney holds the most advanced education and houses few top universities in Australia that produce great talent, creative and innovative people.
3. Financial Hub
Sydney is recognized internationally as a leading financial centre for its contributions to the arts, culture, fashion, music, commerce, entertainment and education.
According to the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), Sydney and Melbourne have both been ranked in the top 15 on the list, taking out the eighth and thirteenth positions respectively.
Sydney scored best in the ‘financial sector development’ area of competitiveness such as depth and breadth of industry clusters, and availability of capital and market liquidity.
4. Broad Transportation Network
Sydney’s transportation network is very comprehensive, offering a wide range of destinations.
The bus network is complex and vast, covering most of the destinations in Sydney. The most effective way to travel long-distance is by train, train stations can be located under or over the ground in the city district.
If you wish to visit the Harbour Bridge, traveling on ferries is the best way and you can find it at the Manly Wharf.
5. Travel Destinations and Landmarks
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, two of Sydney’s iconic landmarks.
Unforgettable and breathtaking views on top of the Harbour Bridge. The Royal Botanic Gardens was established in 1816, covering 416 hectares and home to over 4,000 Australian native plants.
Sydney is also full of golden beaches – Bondi Beach, known as “Sculpture by the Sea”, located 7 kilometres away from the city centre. Beautiful coastal location with mild temperature and surrounded by trendy cafes and restaurants.
6. Diverse Cultures and Languages
In Sydney, you will discover a culturally diverse society with multiple languages spoken by locals such as English, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Greek and Vietnamese.
Home to hundreds of individuals from distinct cultural backgrounds, the city’s friendly atmosphere welcomes everyone adding to its colours. Not only will you be able to experience the Australian way of life, But you will also be able to experience other cultures from all corners of the globe.
7. Multicultural Cuisines
When it comes to Sydney, there is no shortage of wonderful multicultural cuisines.
One of the oldest neighbourhoods, “The Rock’ is full of the city’s best-known pubs, trendy restaurants and cafes. You will also be able to find famous dishes such as Curry pie, Fantales, Crab sticks, Grilled kangaroo, and etc. The Rocks Markets are held on Saturday and Sundays, selling traditional Australian goods including clothing, bags, souvenirs, and much more.
What are the Top 5 Universities in Sydney?
1. The University of Sydney
Regularly ranked in the world’s top 50 universities — University of Sydney is known as Australia’s first university, a public research university that was founded back in 1850.
The university is also recognized as one of Australia’s sandstone universities, which is a group of Australia’s oldest tertiary education institutions. It is a proud member of the Group of Eight, CEMS, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Worldwide Universities Network.
QS Ranking 2021:
2nd University in Australia
40th University in the World
- Sports-related subjects
- Veterinary sciences
- Arts & Humanities
2. University of New South Wales (UNSW)
University of New South Wales is a well-known public research university founded in 1949.
It comprises nice faculties which offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Their creative arts faculty, UNSW Art & Design is located in Paddington while UNSW Canberra is located in Canberra and the other sub campuses located in the Sydney central business district (CBD).
UNSW is one of the founding members of the Group of Eight, which comprises Australia’s leading research intensive universities and of Universitas 21, a global network of research universities.
QS Ranking 2021:
4th University in Australia
44th University in the World
- Engineering
- Law and Legal Studies
- Accounting & Finance
3. University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
University of Technology Sydney was founded in 1988, with its former name “New South Wales Institute of Technology”.
The university is regarded as one of the world’s leading young universities that is under 50 years old. With a total enrolment of over 46,000 students, including up to 15,000 international students, UTS is one of the largest universities in Australia.
QS Ranking 2021:
9th University in Australia
Top 150 University in the World
- Nursing
- Art & Design
- Sports-related subjects
4. Macquarie University
Macquarie University is a public research university based in Sydney, Australia that was established in 1964.
It is also known as the third university to be established in the metropolitan area of Sydney. Up to the recent date, they have up to 45,000 students and the majority of them consists of undergraduate students.
Macquarie University has five faculties — they also established Macquarie University Hospital and the Macquarie Graduate School of Management in their main campus.
QS Ranking 2021:
Top 15 University in Australia
Top 250 University in the World
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Classics & Ancient History
5. Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University, a public university in Sydney Australia — formerly known as the University of Western Sydney has been providing education for students since 1989 until today.
Their campuses are located in Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Parramatta, and Penrith with the number of students up to 48,000.
QS Ranking 2021:
Top 30 University in Australia
Top 500 University in the World
- Communication and Media Studies
- Nursing
- Sociology
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