University of Sydney Overview by Shirish Gupta

Introduction

• Speaker: Shirish Gupta
  • TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur
  • MS in Computer Science from the US
  • Founder of a company helping students with college admissions
• Channel focuses on career and college admission strategies
• Free College Admission Profile assessment available via description link

University of Sydney

• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Founded: 1850 (oldest in Australia)
• **Affiliations: **
  • Group of Eight (most research-intensive universities in Australia)
  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Notable Alumni: 5 Nobel laureates, 2 Crawford laureates

Campus and Facilities

• Main Campus: 70 hectares (173 acres)
  • Top 10 most beautiful universities globally
  • Blend of sandstone and modern buildings
• Other Locations:
  • Camperdown and Darlington
  • One Tree Island Research Station (Great Barrier Reef)
• Popular Majors:
  • Medicine
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Economics
  • Business
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Space Science
  • Zoology
  • Pharmacology

Rankings

• Consistently ranks high nationally and internationally
• QS World University Rankings: Top 40 globally

Academic Fit

• Courses: Over 400 areas of study
• Divisions: 16 divisions including Agriculture, Arts, Business, Engineering, Medicine
• Research: Emphasized
  • Honors program available
  • 70+ research centers (Brain and Mind Center, China Studies, etc.)
  • Student exchange agreements with 300 universities (e.g., University of British Columbia, Uppsala University, etc.)
• Faculty: 3,500 staff
  • Large class sizes (200-500 students)
  • Good quality but little personal attention due to student volume
• Rating: 3 stars out of 5 for academic difficulty and quality

Social Fit

• Student Body: 75,000 students (41,000 undergraduates, 38% international)
• Clubs and Societies: 200+
  • Sporting, cultural, and well-being events
• Accommodation: Affordable options, inclusive environment
  • On-campus and off-campus options
• Dining: Variety of options available, including self-catered
• Sports: Managed by Sydney University Sports Union (SUSF)
  • 40+ sports clubs
  • Comprehensive range of facilities
• Rating: 4 stars out of 5 for quality of life

Financial Fit

• Tuition Fees: AU$35,000 - AU$55,000 (up to AU$95,000 for some courses)
• Accommodation and Dining: AU$18,000 - AU$20,000 per year
• Scholarships: Available for both domestic and international students
  • Merit Scholarships
  • Sports Scholarships
  • Range from AU$1,500 to AU$40,000
• Rating: 3 stars out of 5 for financial aspects

Application Tips

• Acceptance rate: ~30%
• Focus on academic grades and extracurricular activities
• Requirements:
  • Subject prerequisites
  • SOP, resume, letters of recommendation
  • Financial documentation post initial offer
  • English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or previous English study)
• Tests: SAT, ACT not generally required
  • Some postgraduate programs may require GRE/GMAT
• Deadlines: Rolling admissions, advisable to apply 2-3 months in advance
  • Commencements: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)

Conclusion

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• Reminder to complete the free profile evaluation

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