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Contact us Study Abroad Guide sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) 2016 edition +61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia) Discover Welcome to the University of Sydney

Sydney is Australia’s most exciting, dynamic and stunningly beautiful city, and the University of Sydney reflects every aspect of that excitement, dynamism and beauty.

Australia’s oldest University, our principal campus overlooks the city, right next to vibrant shopping and eating areas.

Campus life here is outstanding — there are a great many Guide Abroad Study edition2016 clubs and societies you can join during your stay with us that will enable you to make lifelong friends and to discover all that Sydney has to offer. Discover Then, of course, there’s the study… world-class facilities, Why Study Here? ��������������������������� 2 An Unconventional Heritage ���������� 4 inspirational academics, and a team of support staff dedicated The heart of Sydney ���������������������� 6 to assisting you to make the most of your semester here. Sydney Events Calendar ����������������10 Study The University of Sydney is a vibrant community and a place Contact us sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad 1800 SYD UNI 864) (1800 793 1444 2 8627 +61 Australia) (outside Our Teachers and Researchers ����� 16 where dreams come true. Come and experience it for yourself. Coursework ���������������������������������18 Discipline Areas �������������������������� 20 Research ������������������������������������ 22 Sydney Abroad Internships ���������� 24

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As Australia’s first university We’ve taught 145 Olympians, sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad our reputation spans more 6 prime ministers, 2 Nobel Discover than 160 years. We are l a u r e a t e s , 3 astronauts, regularly ranked in the 110 Rhodes scholars and top 0.3% of universities 1 Pulitzer Prize winner. Study Aborad worldwide. We teach more What will you achieve? Why study here? than 50,000 bright minds,

with 10,000 international When you come to study at the University of Sydney, you become part of an inspiring network of leading academics, students from more than and distinguished graduates and alumni. The cross-disciplinary nature of our 16 faculties allows us to offer the widest range of academic programs of any Australian university, giving you the 145 countries. flexibility to personalise your study abroad experience. The University of Sydney Page 2 Page 3 Discover 1850 An unconventional heritage The University was established in 1850 and the first students were admitted in 1852.

“The University of Sydney should be available to the child of every class, to become great and useful 1889 1969 Since 1850, the University of Sydney in the destinies of his country... whether they are disciples of Jane Foss Russell is the first woman to Germaine Greer (who graduated has led the way in setting new directions Moses, of Jesus, of Mahomed, graduate from the University. with a Master of Arts from the University) publishes The Female sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad of Vishnu or of Buddha.” Discover for society. Eunuch, a book epitomising new thinking on social issues. William Charles Wentworth University founder

We discarded the conventions of Britain’s traditional universities by admitting students on academic merit 1924 rather than religion or social class. More than 160 years Dr John Bradfield receives the first Doctor of Science in engineering. His on, one thing remains constant: our belief in the power thesis included designs for a bridge of education to change society for the better. 1870s across the harbour. In 1932 his design 1990s for the Sydney Harbour Bridge was University pioneer Professor completed. Alumni John O’Sullivan Charles Badham campaigns for (Bachelor of Engineering, Study Aborad the introduction of bursaries 1958 Doctor of Philosophy), and a team An unconventional heritage for disadvantaged students. of colleagues at the Commonwealth Science graduate and lecturer Scientific and Industrial Research “This University is not only for Dr David Warren invents and develops Organisation (CSIRO) are credited those who have private means or the flight data recorder and cockpit with inventing Wi-Fi. professional connections to start voice recorder, them; it is founded for the people.” also known as ‘the black box’. Today

1880 PhD student Lara Malins is closing in on a new cancer vaccine. She and The University receives one of her supervisors have developed a the largest bequests ever left to an number of vaccine-­like compounds Australian university, after John Henry in the search for ones that will Challis donates the equivalent of $32 1965 trigger a strong immune response. million. Today, the University offers more than Student Charles Perkins led The University of Sydney 700 student scholarships valued 30 students through small‑town at $65 million per year. Australia on a Freedom Ride protesting against racial 1881 discrimination. Perkins was the first Aboriginal man to graduate The University opens its doors from university and later was to women, admitting them on the first Aboriginal person to the same basis as men. It was among become the head of a federal the first in the world to do so, many government department. decades before Oxford or Cambridge. Page 4 Page 5 Discover The heart of Sydney sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad Discover Discover Sydney ranks second on a list of the 50 best cities in the world in which to live, work and study,* above New York and Paris. Our university has also been named among the world’s top 10 most beautiful universities.**

The University of Sydney has a network of campuses in the heart of the city and beyond. The heart of Sydney Study Aborad The heart of Sydney

Our Camperdown/Darlington Campus This campus is less than 20 minutes The campus is within walking distance is close to Sydney’s business district by train to: to Central and Redfern train stations, and sandy beaches. The surrounding −− Sydney city centre (3 minutes) and on major bus routes. areas are both cosmopolitan and multicultural, with the lively suburb of −− Circular Quay (13 minutes) To find out more about Newtown, laidback Glebe Point Road, −− Bondi Junction (15 minutes) Sydney suburbs, visit: and the bustling Central Park precinct −− North Sydney (16 minutes) −− cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au a short walk away. −− Sydney International Airport (16 minutes) For more information visit: −− sydneytrains.info The University of Sydney

To find your way around our campuses, visit: −− sydney.edu.au/maps

Sydney Climate

Average temperatures

Season Months Temp Co Fo Summer Dec - Feb Warm and humid 18 - 26 64 - 79 Autumn Mar - May Warm to cool 15 - 22 59 - 72 Winter June - Aug Cool to cold 08 - 17 48 - 63 Spring Sept - Nov Cool to warm 13 - 22 55 - 72 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7

*PwC ‘Cities of Opportunity’ report, 2014 **The Daily Telegraph (United Kingdom) and The Huffington Post (United States). “Sydney is a great city, with infinite opportunities for fun, culture and discovery. The University of Sydney reflects the city by helping students to understand diversity, different sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad cultures and points of Discover view, to have fun and learn 1 beyond textbooks. The Study Abroad experience “Sydney is a beautiful, transformed me into a multicultural city with brand new person.” good public transportation Paolo Castelanelli Bocconi University, Italy, amazing parks and beaches. Bachelor of International Economics and Management If you’re thinking of 2 studying at Sydney Uni, my advice is to get out of your comfort zone and Study Aborad The heart of Sydney GO. My self-confidence, English and personal and professional skills

developed so much from 3 my time at the University.”

Leticia Luiz Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil, 2013 NSW International Student of the Year 6

“What defines my time is not a particular moment, 5 The University of Sydney but just realising that you “It has been the best year of my life. The are immersed into a new life 4 first semester was like a 5-month dream in a city far away from home. come true, exploring beautiful beaches From standing on top of the and cities and making such wonderful Blue Mountains, to surfing friends. The second semester was a time to on the Northern Beaches, transition into more maturity as an adult to swimming in a pool on a living independently. I have learned, seen, skyscraper, all these things 1/ Sydney CBD done and enjoyed so much, and I wouldn’t are now what I call life 2 / Glebe markets (credit: Destination NSW) trade the opportunity for anything.” 7 here in Sydney! 3 / Ocean baths at Coogee Beach (credit: Destination NSW) 4 / Café culture Hersh Patel 5 /Koala at Taronga Zoo Allison Grace De La Torre University College London, United Kingdom, Master 6 / Sydney Opera House University of Richmond, USA of Science - Chemistry (International Program) Bachelor of Science (Business Administration - International Business) Page 8 7 / Coogee to Bondi coastal walk Page 9 Discover Sydney Events Calendar

January March March - April

Sydney Festival* Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Royal Easter Show Three weeks of live music, visual Two weeks of events including a film Celebrating Australia’s largest sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad arts, theatre, food and film on festival, fair day, academic discussions, annual event at the site of the Discover Sydney’s streets. finishing with a colourfully costumed 2000 Olympics, with agricultural −− www.sydneyfestival.org.au and choreographed parade. competitions, animals, experiences, −− www.mardigras.org.au entertainment, carnival fun, shopping and much more. Australia Day - 26 January Public holiday celebrations including Art Month Sydney −− www.eastershow.com.au fireworks and free community events Explore contemporary art facilitating held across the nation. access to artists and their stories in April - May May −− www.australiaday.org.au galleries across Sydney. −− www.artmonthsydney.com.au Sydney Comedy Festival* Sydney Writer’s Festival* Sydney’s biggest annual comedy Bringing together authors of the February very best contemporary fiction and Living In Harmony Festival event with hundreds of the world’s Celebrating the city’s cultural funniest comedians taking stages writers of cutting edge nonfiction, and Sydney Chinese New Year Festival some of the world’s leading public Over two weeks of celebrations diversity, the City of Sydney together across Sydney entertaining more than with community organisations, 100,000 people. intellectuals, scientists and journalists July culminating with a street parade, to share ideas and issues that animate Study Aborad provides opportunities to discover Sydney Events Calendar light show and fireworks on the −− www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au all forms of writing, with annual eve of Lunar New Year. and experience diverse cultures with The Rocks Aroma Festival a program that explores Sydney’s contributions from students and staff Coffee lovers, come immerse −− www.sydneychinesenewyear.com multi-cultural heritage. This includes of the University of Sydney. yourselves in the aroma and flavours the annual Lord Mayor’s International −− www.swf.org.au of coffee from some of the best brews Students Reception. and baristas at the biggest coffee −− livinginharmonyfestival.com.au May - June festival in the Southern Hemisphere. −− www.therocks.com/whats-on/ Vivid Sydney: Lights Music Ideas* aroma-festival.aspx Vivid Sydney is where art, technology and commerce intersect. This annual June August event is the largest of its kind in the world with life large-scale light Sydney Film Festival* City To Surf installations brightening the city One of the world’s longest running Join thousands of Sydneysiders and in winter. film festivals, featuring films, international runners for the largest −− www.youtube.com/user/ documentaries, short films and timed fun run in the world – starting The University of Sydney uniofsydney/ animation from Australia and all over in Sydney city centre and finishing −− www.vividsydney.com the globe. at Bondi Beach. Will you survive −− www.sff.org.au Heartbreak Hill? −− www.city2surf.com.au The Winter Festival Australia’s largest winter event, featuring open-air ice-skating, traditional culinary delights and entertainment. −− thewinterfestival.com.au/

Page 10 * Events where the University of Sydney is involved Page 11 October - November November December

Fiesta: Beats, Dance, Olé! Glebe Street Fair Tropfest Indulge your passion for all things The neighbouring University suburb Experience the world’s largest free Latin American as Fiesta, Sydney’s of Glebe hosts this annual street short film festival. sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad Discover biggest celebration of Latino music, fair of live music, food and clothing −− www.tropfest.com/ dance and culture, ignites the streets markets celebrating the one of Darling Harbour. of Sydney’s longest running Woolworths Carols In The Domain −− www.darlingharbour.com/ annual events. Join a hundreds strong community whats-on.aspx −− www.glebestreetfair.com choir to bring the magic and spirit of Christmas into Sydney. Good Food Month Newtown Festival −− www.carolsinthedomain.com/ Showcasing the best Sydney and The neighbouring University suburb regional restaurants, cafes, bars of Newtown hosts this annual festival Sydney To Hobart Yaut Race and producers, tantalise your taste of live music, food and clothing One of the most celebrated ocean buds as you venue hop and whet markets, seminars and art workshops yacht races in the world kicks off your appetite. encapsulating the spirit of Sydney’s on Boxing Day each year from −− www.goodfoodmonth.com most vibrant creative, conscientious, Sydney Harbour. and inclusive community. Scifi Film Festival −− www.newtowncentre.org/festival New Year’s Eve

Study Aborad Sci-fi film buffs come enjoy this Celebrate the New Year in one of the Sydney Events Calendar international event dedicated to first cities to welcome 2016 as Sydney exploring and celebrating the science explodes with street parties, music fiction and fantasy genres, their films and one of the biggest fireworks September - October and pop culture. displays in the world. −− scififilmfestival.com/ −− www.sydneynewyearseve.com Football Finals Series Immerse yourself in Australian Sculpture By The Sea sporting culture and experience Nature and art are juxtaposed along September fanfare at the Rugby league, rugby the spectacular Bondi to Tamarama union and AFL finals. coastal walk transforming this popular You may need your earplugs! Beams Arts Festival Festival Of The Winds venue into a temporary sculpture Celebrate your local Chippendale Celebrate Spring with a kite −− www.afl.com.au park featuring over 100 sculptures by flying festival on the iconic Bondi multi-disciplinary arts festival −− www.nrl.com artists from Australia and across showcasing work from the whole Beach. Enjoy food from all over the world. Not to be missed! spectrum of the arts featuring the world, free dance workshops, −− www.rugby.com.au The University of Sydney workshops, demonstrations, roaming −− www.sculpturebythesea.com installations, dance, theatre and exhibitions/bondi.aspx performance art, video and lighting entertainment, and art exhibitions Art and About Sydney projections, workshops and public in the Bondi Pavilion. In this collaborative arts festival programs, live music and −− www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/ every street, laneway, building site, outdoor dining. recreation/places_of_interest/ intersection and thoroughfare is a canvas for creation and storytelling. −− www.beamsfestival.com.au bondi_pavilion/annual_attractions/ festival_of_the_winds −− www.artandabout.com.au

For the full range of Sydney events, visit the City of Sydney What’s On calendar: whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au and Destination NSW events calendar www.sydney.com/events For more University of Sydney events, visit: whatson.sydney.edu.au/events For a guide to events, dining, attractions, sports and travel in NSW, visit Destination NSW at: www.visitnsw.com Page 12 Page 13

Study Our teachers and researchers sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad Study The passion and brilliance of our academics ranks them among the best in the world. They push the boundaries of knowledge to become Dr Tanya Latty Associate Professor Professor Greg Chamitoff Faculty of Agriculture and Environment Danielle Celermajer Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies leaders in their field. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dr Latty believes the natural world Professor Chamitoff is a renowned represents a goldmine of algorithms Associate Professor Celermajer aeronautical engineer and former From your first day at the University of Sydney, you’ll have the with untapped potential to solve is the founder and director of the NASA astronaut. He is inspiring human problems. She aims to fill Regional Master of Human Rights and students and helping to develop opportunity to learn from inspiring academics. It is due to this knowledge gap by dissecting the Democratisation (Asia Pacific), an a stronger aerospace industry in behaviours that allow ant colonies, innovative course in which students Australia through his role as our the outstanding calibre of their work that we continue to rank bee hives, and slime mould amoebas spend a semester at a partner Lawrence Hargrave Professor among the top research universities in the world and offer a to make ‘smart’ decisions collectively, university in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal of Aeronautical Engineering. Study Aborad and apply these algorithms to human or Indonesia. In 2009 the program Our teachers and researchers cutting-edge curriculum that is constantly fed by new research. problems. Dr Latty was recently received a grant of €1.5 million from named a Branco Weiss Fellow. the European Union – the largest in the faculty’s history. Every year government, industry, alumni and business leaders demonstrate their belief in us by donating millions of dollars to support the research and education of our students and staff.

The facts The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney is ranked 37th in the world (QS World University “Study what you love because happiness is Rankings 2014/15) with top 40 rankings in 21 subject areas including such a wonderful and rare thing to have in (QS Rankings 2015) life. I was very lucky because I’ve always

−− Accounting & Finance (19) −− English Language & Literature (18) done stuff that I loved to pieces. Life gets −− Architecture / Built Environment (17) −− Geography & Area Studies (28) meaning from what you do.” −− Business and −− Law (13) Dr Karl Kruszelnicki Management Studies (32) −− Medicine (17) Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, the University of Sydney −− Computer Science & IT (36) −− Psychology (24) −− Education (9) −− Politics & International Studies (25) −− Engineering - Civil & Structural (19) −− Sociology (29) −− Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical (33) Page 16 Page 17 Study Coursework sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad Study With our excellent academic reputation, including Business School accreditation by the peak European (EQUIS) and North American (AACSB International) bodies,

you can have great confidence in your Most popular units of study Business, Economics and Health Sciences Political Science −− BACH3128 Health and Globalisation semester of study. −− CLAW1001 Foundations −− ECOS3017 Health Economics −− ECON1002 Introductory of Business Law −− EDGU1003 Diet and Nutrition Macroeconomics −− ECOS2201 Economics of for Health and Sport Here are some unit of study suggestions (with their course −− EDUF3034 Australian Theatre, Competition and Strategy −− EXSS1018 Biomechanics Film and Learning −− GOVT2221 Politics of International of Human Movement Study Aborad Coursework codes) to help you find your focus at Sydney. For a full −− EDUH4052 Learning in Economic Relations Science and Mathematics Outdoor Education −− GOVT2445 American Politics guide to units of study available to Study Abroad and and Foreign Policy −− BIOS1172 Biological Exchange students and information about pre-approval −− EDUH4058 Sport and Learning −− IBUS3108 Social Entrepreneurship Aspects of Ageing in Australian Culture −− INFS1000 Digital −− MATH2068 Number Theory requirements and credit transfer arrangements visit −− FINC2011 Corporate Finance I Business Innovation and Cryptography −− MKTG3116 International Marketing −− PSYC2014 Personality −− HSTY1089 Australia: Conflict and Intelligence and Transformation −− WORK2217 International Human Resource Management - sydney.edu.au/stabex-units Science (Fieldwork) −− IBUS2101 International −− WORK2222 Leadership Business Strategy −− BIOL2009 Introduction to in Organisations Terrestrial Field Ecology −− KOCR2600 Indigenous −− BIOL2010 Introduction to Australia: An Introduction Asian Studies −− ASNS3619 China and Globalisation Tropical Wildlife Biology −− MKTG1001 Marketing Principles −− ASNS2640 Mass Media in Korea −− BIOL2020 Introduction −− GOVT2208 Environmental to Coral Reef Biology −− BIOL2028 Introduction to

The University of Sydney Other themes to explore: Politics in the Asia-Pacific −− Also see SSEAC Sydney Southeast Marine Field Ecology Asia Centre field schools overleaf Australian Studies Sustainability and −− ASLT2616 Australian Engineering and Environmental Sciences Stage and Screen −− ENVI3114 Energy and Information Technologies −− ECON1005 The Australian Economy the Environment −− GOVT1101 Australian Politics −− AMME2301 Mechanics of Solids −− CHNG2805 Industrial Systems −− GEOS3520 Urban Citizenship −− GCST3601 Gender, Race and Sustainability and Australian Identities and Sustainability −− CIVL2230 Intro to Structural −− GEOS3009 Coastal Environments and Processes Indigenous Studies Concepts and Design −− ANTH2605 Aboriginal Australia: −− ELEC3702 Management −− GOVT2228 Environmental Politics Cultural Journeys for Engineers −− EDUH4053 Indigenous Sport, −− ENGG2852 Project Based Education and Culture Organisational Behaviour −− KOCR2612 Introduction to −− INFO1103 Introduction Aboriginal Literature to Programming Page 18 Page 19 Study Discipline Areas

Business Health Sciences Music (Conservatorium Campus) −− Accounting (Cumberland Campus) −− Composition −− Business Analytics −− Aboriginal Health and −− Conducting −− Business Information Systems Community Development −− Contemporary Music

sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad −− Business Law −− Ageing and Aged Care −− Historical Performance Study −− Finance Behavioural Health Science −− Music Education With over 150 disciplines on offer at −− International Business −− Behavioural Science −− Musicology −− Marketing −− Biomedical Sciences −− Principal Study (Brass, Keyboard, undergraduate and postgraduate level, −− Work and Organisational Studies −− Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Percussion, Performance, Opera −− Communication Disorders Studies, Strings, Vocal, Woodwind) you are spoilt for choice. Education and Social Work −− Exercise and Sport Science −− Australian Theatre, −− Health Sciences Science Film and Learning −− Hearing and Speech −− Agricultural Chemistry You may also consider adding a Sydney Southeast Asia −− Creativity, Youth Culture −− Indigenous Community Health −− Anatomy and Histology and the Arts −− Leisure and Health −− Biochemistry Centre (SSEAC) interdisciplinary field school to your study −− Diet and Nutrition for −− Manipulative Physiotherapy −− Biological Sciences Health and Sport −− Medical Radiation Sciences −− Bioinformatics to further diversify your Australasian experience. −− Indigenous Sport, −− Physiotherapy −− Cell Pathology Education and Culture −− Rehabilitation Counselling −− Chemistry −− Learning in Outdoor Education −− Speech Pathology −− Computational Science

Study Aborad sydney.edu.au/southeast-asia-centre/students/ −− Psychology in Social Work −− Environmental Studies Discipline Areas −− Sport and Learning in Law −− Geography field-schools-exchanges Australian Culture −− Administrative Law and Policy −− Geology and Geophysics −− Sports Coaching Theory −− Contracts −− History and Philosophy of Science and Practice −− Corporate Law −− Immunobiology −− Teaching English Internationally −− Criminal Law −− Information Systems −− Youth and Digital Culture −− Criminology −− Marine Science −− Young People, Sex and −− Environmental Law −− Mathematics and Statistics Sexual Health −− Equity −− Medicinal Chemistry −− Federal Constitutional Law −− Microbiology Engineering and −− Foundations of Law −− Nanoscience and Technology −− Health Law/Public Health Law −− Neuroscience Agriculture and Environment −− Asian Studies −− Languages and Language Studies Information Technologies −− Environmental Sciences −− Australian Literature (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, −− Aeronautical −− International Business and Law −− Nutrition and Metabolism −− Plant and Food Sciences −− Australian Political Economy Modern Greek, Hebrew, Hindi and −− Biomedical −− International Law −− Pharmacology −− Australian Studies Urdu, Indonesian, Malay, Italian, −− Chemical −− International Taxation −− Physics −− Civil −− Jurisprudence −− Physiology Architecture, Design and Planning −− Biblical and Jewish Studies Japanese, Korean, Latin, Sanskrit,

The University of Sydney −− Architecture −− Chinese Studies Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese) −− Computer −− Labour Law and Relations −− Plant Science −− Architecture and Environments −− Classics and Ancient History −− Linguistics −− E-Commerce −− Law, Lawyers and Justice −− Psychology −− Design Computing −− Digital Cultures −− Media and Communications −− Electrical −− Litigation −− Soil Science −− Design (Audio and Acoustics, −− Economics and Econometrics −− Medieval Studies −− Information Technology −− Taxation Illumination, Sustainable, −− English −− Music −− Mechanical −− Torts Veterinary Science Computing) (PGC only) −− European Studies −− Peace and Confict Studies −− Project Management −− Animal and Veterinary Bioscience −− Urbanism, Design and Regional −− Film Studies −− Performance Studies −− Software −− Animal Science Planning (PGC only) −− Gender Studies −− Philosophy −− Space −− Veterinary Science −− Government and −− Political Economy −− Telecommunications Arts and Social Sciences International Relations −− Sociology and Social Policy Visual Arts (Rozelle Campus) −− American Studies −− Heritage Studies −− Sociology −− Critical Studies −− Ancient History −− History −− Spanish and Latin American Studies −− Contemporary Art −− Anthropology −− Indigenous Australian Studies −− US Studies −− Studio Art (themes include −− Arab and Islamic Studies −− International and Comparative −− Writing Jewellery and Object, Painting, −− Archaeology −− Literary Studies −− World Religion Photomedia and Printmedia −− Art History and Theory −− International Relations Page 20 Page 21 Study Be part of something Research world changing Our students have access to more than 70 world-leading interdisciplinary research and teaching centres, including: −− Charles Perkins Centre, which brings together scholars searching for solutions to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related conditions −− Sydney Environment Institute sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad −− Centre for Carbon, Water and Food Study The University of Sydney is one of the −− Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity world’s top research universities and −− China Studies Centre a member of the prestigious Group of −− Sydney Southeast Asia Centre −− John Grill Centre for Project Leadership Eight network. By uniting expertise across −− Brain and Mind Research Institute disciplines, we make a real difference to −− National Centre for Cultural Competence −− Australian Centre for Field Robotics. our understanding of today’s world. Our research is driven by the big picture. We take a problem and look at it from all angles, combining the expertise and talents of scholars and students from multiple disciplines. Study Aborad Research

What sets the University of Sydney apart? Exceptional facilities, an innovative edge and the drive to challenge traditional ways of thinking. Our students have the opportunity to be part of this: contributing to research that pushes the boundaries and makes a meaningful, real-world impact.

Research opportunities are open to postgraduate Study Abroad or Exchange students. You can identify your The facts potential supervisor using Research Supervisor Connect, The University of Sydney the online database that matches your research interests −− 70 research centres to PhD and master’s degree research opportunities −− 12 national centres of excellence and supervisors. −− 15 cooperative research centres −− sydney.edu.au/research/opportunities −− consistently among the top Undergraduate Study Abroad students can experience three university research a taste of research by enrolling in the Sydney Abroad funding recipients in Australia Internship Program. −− 75 percent of almost 100 academic fields rated above world standard.*

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Sydney Abroad Internships Internship Areas

Our regular Host Partners offer placements in the following roles and industries: −− Accounting, Economics and Finance −− Advertising, Marketing and Sales −− Architecture and Urban Planning −− Business and Management sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad −− Charity Study Sydney Abroad Internships set the −− Education and Tutoring −− Engineering and Information Technology University of Sydney’s Study Abroad −− Events, Public Relations and Social Media Program apart. Complement your −− Government and Policy −− Media and Communications academic study with relevant industry −− Retail and Fashion or research experience. −− Science and Research “The internship experience abroad has changed my outlook on how I view business and the professionals steering the ship. Every day serves How To Apply as a chance to jump out of your

Study Aborad Simply indicate your interest through the online comfort zone, an exhilarating Sydney Abroad Internships application form when you apply for the Study Abroad experience you learn to crave program. You must also upload the following documents when submitting the Study Abroad application: and enjoy.” −− resume Jenn Crane −− cover letter University of California, Los Angeles, USA, Communication Sydney Abroad interns complete 120 hours in an Studies major and Environmental Systems/Society minor industry or research placement with one of our many Please note: Every effort will be made to offer and varied industry partners. internships to all eligible students but placement −− sydney.edu.au/future-students/sydney-abroad/ cannot be guaranteed. internships.shtml

Parallel to your work placement are eight hours of “I decided to complete an professional development workshops, academic readings and a range of assessments, including a final Eligibility internship at the University of 2500-word project report. Sydney because I believe you The University of Sydney To be considered for the Sydney Abroad Internships can learn so much when you’re Sydney Abroad Internship (ARTS2600) is a unit of study you need to: worth 6 credit points (standard weighting for a unit) −− Be an applicant of the Study Abroad Program outside of the classroom and and taken alongside three other units of study in a −− Satisfy all requirements of the Study Abroad Program participating in your field of choice. given semester. −− Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 My internship has provided me Your internship will allow you to: scale, or ‘B’ or better on the ECTS grading scale with a great place to get hands-on −− Develop familiarity with the −− Have completed at least 1.5 years of university study experience doing research on things Australian workplace culture I only read about in class!” −− Enhance your interpersonal, communication Madelyn Rubenstein and cross-cultural skills University of Rochester, USA, Neuroscience major −− Use your skills in a real work environment −− Gain a competitive advantage in the graduate employment market by developing global connections in your chosen profession. Page 24 Page 25 Experience University life The University of Sydney Union is a student­ led, not-for-profit organisation that invests all funds back into the student experience and runs many activities on campus.

As well as running our clubs and societies program, the USU also supports a wide range of initiatives

sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad such as Incubate, an entrepreneur Discover Campus life at the University of Sydney is and start-up accelerator program that is expanding to universities across a unique experience. Australia in partnership with Google. Get a feel for Uni life You’ll enjoy an inspiring learning environment and a vibrant −− www.youtube.com/user/USUonline

campus alive with activity and diversity. Through our The facts packed calendar of campus events and celebrations, take −− ranked first for best student advantage of our partnerships with iconic Sydney festivals experience and campus and events, such as Vivid Sydney and the Sydney Writer’s culture in Australia Festival. There is something to please everyone from our −− 200+ clubs and societies −− 12 cafés and 8 bars on campus Study Aborad University life Sydney Ideas lectures, music and drama, museums, sports −− 4 live performance spaces and much more. −− 2 fitness centres −− an indoor rock-climbing wall sydney.edu.au/ events-talks-activities −− a heritage-listed graffiti tunnel The University of Sydney Page 26 Page 27 Experience Sport and fitness

Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness offers a huge range of facilities, programs sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad and campus events to keep you Experience healthy and active. Competitive Sports The Sydney University Athletic Club had a standout season of competition. You can get involved in athletics, swimming, They represented at the Australian tennis, golf, hockey, soccer, rugby union, rowing, Track and Field Championships in early 2015 and brought home 4 scuba diving, skiing and more. Whether you want national titles and 10 gold medals.

to play at the competitive level or just socially, The Sydney Uni Flames has a long there’s an option for you. tradition of success in Australian women’s basketball. Their newly appointed head coach won WNBL Coach of the Year in 2015. The facts Study Aborad Sport and fitness

Similarly our rowing and boat clubs −− We have produced 144 are an institution of passion and Inside view Olympians and 119 Australian achievement. The men’s coxed eight Rugby Union Representatives. won the Australian Boat Race for the −− Sydney University Football Club fourth time in the young history of Benn Melrose the event. Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws is the oldest club now playing rugby union in Australia, and is Benn balances his studies with We also have a number of less nicknamed ‘The Birthplace of playing rugby as an elite athlete of Australian Rugby’ or simply conventional sports clubs including the University of Sydney. an American Football team; they won ‘The Birthplace’. the Waratah Bowl in 2014. “The best thing about being a −− We have two fully equipped student athlete is undoubtedly fitness centres with gyms 2014 saw Sydney University win the support you receive from and a physiotherapy centre. Australian University Games by a the University of Sydney. I am −− We offer group fitness and record margin, collecting 18 gold fortunate to be a part of the Elite weight rooms, an Olympic­ The University of Sydney pennants; highlighting the strength Athlete Program where I am size heated swimming pool of our clubs across a broad range saturated with resources that and a climbing wall. of sports. enable me to perform at the highest level both academically and on −− We were competitors in the In 2014, 20 students from the the sporting field. I have access to Quidditch World Cup. University of Sydney competed in the leading Strength and Conditioners, Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Coaches, Nutritionists, Stay in touch with all things sport returning with 6 medals, including Psychologists, Academic Tutors and fitness at the University of three gold medals in athletics, diving and mentors that have played an Sydney by visiting our website: and swimming. Next stop, hopefully, instrumental role in enabling me to −− susf.com.au Rio 2016 Olympics. balance my pursuits.”

Find out more on our website: −− sydney.edu.au/ug-athletes Page 28 Page 29 Experience Student support services*

Once you get to the University of Sydney, you’ll have plenty of help. We offer a wide sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad range of services to help you make the most Experience of your time here and develop skills and strategies to enjoy university life to the fullest.

Here are just a few of the ways we can support your health, welfare and academic life.

Enrolment Support and Advice Orientation and Social Events Student services It can take a little time to adjust to a Orientation is an action-packed −− Academic support (study skills new academic system. Sydney Abroad opportunity to dive into the social workshops, free tutorials, group Advisers provide enrolment support and academic experiences of campus study sessions and bridging

Study Aborad and advice about which of your life – it’s a great time to make friends, courses in areas such as grammar, Student support services preferred units of study, submitted at attend official welcome events, and mathematics and science). the time of application, are approved. enjoy a huge and varied program of entertainment. −− disability services Advisers also guide you through the −− health and wellbeing support enrolment process prior to arrival Sydney Abroad orientation starts (doctors, dentists, a pharmacy, and work with you to ensure your with Meet and Greet sessions two physiotherapists, an optometrist, enrolment is finalised within in the weeks prior to semester. The official counsellors, psychologists and first two weeks of semester. welcome and enrolment advising chaplains – all on campus) −− sydney.edu.au/future-students/ events take place during the week −− careers centre prior to semester. sydney-abroad/enrol.shtml −− sydney.edu.au/student-services −− sydney.edu.au/orientation

Social events such as a Sydney harbour cruise, breakfast with koalas, surf camp, city tours and more are

The University of Sydney coordinated by the Sydney Abroad team, Buddy Club and the University of Sydney Union (USU).

The USU also runs the three-day O-Week Festival during Orientation Week in February before Semester 1 (the largest event of its kind in Australia) and a smaller event in August for Semester 2.

*For the full list of services we provide, visit our website sydney.edu.au/student‑services −− oweek.com.au Page 30 Page 31 3

Experience Accommodation

Choosing where to live will be one of the biggest decisions you’ll make after making your decision to study in Australia, but there is plenty of help available. Your first stop should be our Student sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad Accommodation Services website. It will give you helpful advice Experience on where to live, the costs and offcampus accommodation options.

sydney.edu.au/accommodation 1

Guaranteed accommodation On-campus – residential Off-campus living We take the stress out of finding colleges (fully catered) More than 90 percent of our students 2 a place to live by offering you The University has eight live off campus, including many Study Accommodation options (Camperdown/Darlington Campus) guaranteed accommodation at residential colleges on the Abroad and Exchange Students.

Urbanest Cleveland, a new student Camperdown/Darlington Campus, The University of Sydney is close Places Gender Phone Email Website accommodation complex minutes including International House, a to a number of easily accessible,

Study Aborad away from our Camperdown Campus. residential community of global multicultural and vibrant suburbs such On-campus –Residential colleges (fully catered) Accommodation All you need to do is submit your scholars. Our colleges provide as Annandale, Newtown, Chippendale Mandelbaum House 30 M, F 9692 5200 [email protected] www.mandelbaum.usyd.edu.au application by the deadline. comfortable, fully furnished single and Glebe. rooms and daily meals, along with Sancta Sophia 161 (UG) M (PG) F 9577 2100 [email protected] www.sanctasophiacollege.edu.au 128 (PG) Application forms will be provided comprehensive sporting, cultural, No matter what campus you’re when you receive your unconditional leadership and social programs. studying at, Student Accommodation St Andrew’s 245 M, F 9565 7300 [email protected] www.standrewscollege.edu.au offer to study at the University of −− sydney.edu.au/colleges Services can help you find St John’s 252 M, F 9394 5000 [email protected] www.stjohnscollege.edu.au Sydney as a Study Abroad or accommodation nearby. The service St Paul’s 195 M 9550 7451 [email protected] www.stpauls.edu.au Exchange student. maintains a large online database of On-campus student housing properties. Shared housing ranges Wesley 250 M, F 9565 3333 [email protected] www.wesleycollege-usyd.edu.au (self catered) Urbanest is just a few kilometres’ The University offers furnished from about A$200 to A$350 per week Women’s College 282 F 9517 5000 [email protected] www.thewomenscollege.com.au walk from the city centre, allowing per person. rooms in shared or self-contained International House 200 M, F 9950 9800 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/internationalhouse you to be close to both the University apartments and houses usually and the excitement of downtown located within walking distance A rented one-bedroom apartment Sydney. Rooms are fully furnished and of the Camperdown/Darlington, can range from A$250 to A$450 per On-campus student housing (self catered) facilities include wi-fi, a gym, 24-hour week, depending on its facilities, size Cumberland and Camden Campuses. Darlington House 54 M, F 9351 3322 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/accommodation-darlington

The University of Sydney onsite staff and security systems. and location. Selle House 14 M, F 9351 3322 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/accommodation-selle −− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/ These residences include the newly −− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/ urbanest revamped Queen Mary Building off_campus Terraced housing 186 M, F 9351 3322 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/accommodation-terraces (QMB), opening in July 2015, and Queen Mary Building 802 M, F 9351 3322 [email protected] sydney.edu.au/accommodation-qm Temporary arrival accommodation Abercrombie Student Accommodation (opening July 2015) (international students) (opening 2016). Sydney Uni Village 650 M, F 9036 4000 [email protected] www.sydneyuv.com.au If you have not secured guaranteed Urbanest Cleveland* 438 M, F 8091 9959 online enquiry form via website urbanest.com.au housing before you move to Sydney, Through these new facilities, we recommend that you book a the University of Sydney aims to Urbanest Darlington 464 M, F 8091 9959 [email protected] urbanest.com.au (opening July 2015) temporary place to stay. Once you create a vibrant and engaging have arrived and are settled in your community around the Camperdown/ temporary accommodation, you can Darlington Campus. then look around for longer‑term −− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/ accommodation. on_campus/camperdown/ *Guaranteed accommodation offered to Sydney Abroad students who apply by the advised deadline each semester of admission −− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/ self_catered 1. Urbanest lounge and kitchen in 4-6 person shared apartment short_term 2. Urbanest Twinshare room with ensuite

Page 32 3. Queen Mary Building single room with ensuite Page 33 Experience Global Connections Experience sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad Developing global citizens is an important priority for the University of Sydney. Every year, more than 3000 students visit or depart the University for an international experience through international field schools, professional placements, short-term study, semester and year-long Global Connections Study Aborad exchanges and independent study, and the study abroad program.

Our strategic partnerships with over 350 globally respected institutions span from China to Chile, Norway to New Zealand, Sweden to Spain, and the United States to the United Kingdom. We are proud of these global connections and welcome the diversity that our Sydney Abroad students bring to the campus. The University of Sydney

sydney.edu.au/global-engagement/ Page 34 Page 35 Apply Important Dates Next Steps Important dates for 2016

Step 1: Choose your application pathway. Semester 1, 2016* Step 2: Check you meet entry requirements. 15–19 February For current information, please Meet and Greet Week check our website: sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad - sydney.edu.au/dates Step 3: Submit your application online with 22–26 February Orientation Week the relevant documents. You can also find out about upcoming 29 February events by checking: Lectures begin - whatson.sydney.edu.au/events 25 March–1 April Mid-semester break Sydney life Blog - blogs.usyd.edu.au/sydneylife 13–25 June Exam period University Blogs Mid-July - sydney.edu.au/blogs Semester 1 results released Application Pathways Check Admission Requirements Check Deadlines Study Abroad Blog To become a Study Abroad student, You must meet a minimum grade Submit online applications by these Semester 2, 2016* - blogs.usyd.edu.au/study-abroad you can submit your application one requirement. You may also need deadlines via our website of three ways: evidence of English language (sydney.edu.au/stabex-admissions): 11–15 July Facebook Study Aborad −− directly to the University of Sydney proficiency if English is not your −− To start in Semester 1 (March) Meet and Greet Week - facebook.com/sydneyuni Produced by PublishParter, the University of Sydney, May 2015. The University reserves the right to make alterations any information contained within this publication without notice. (sydney.edu.au/studyabroad) first language. Some study areas 2016: apply by 30 November 2015 - facebook.com/Sydney.Uni.Abroad require additional information such 18–22 July −− via your home university’s as a portfolio or audition recording. −− To start in Semester 2 (July) Orientation and enrolment Study Abroad office, where a 2016: apply by 30 April 2016. Instagram Research students must also 25 July partnership agreement exists - instagram.com/sydney_uni submit a brief proposal and written Lectures begin - instagram.com/sydney.abroad with the University of Sydney confirmation that a Sydney academic Costs (sydney.edu.au/stabex-partners) 26-30 September has agreed to supervise you (see −− Tuition fees: $12,000 flat rate per Mid-semester break −− via one of the University of Sydney’s sydney.edu.au/stabex-admissions). semester (waived for Exchange authorised representatives/agents students) (2015/2016 rate) 7–19 November Exam period (sydney.edu.au/stabex-partners). −− Mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): $322 for 6 months, Mid-December To become a tuition-waiver Exchange $594 for 12 months (2015 rate) Semester 2 results released student, your home university must have a partnership agreement with −− Additional materials, equipment * Dates are subject to change. the University of Sydney. Refer to and field trip costs may apply to some units of study. Amounts

The University of Sydney sydney.edu.au/stabex-partners range from $50 to $200. Exchange students first apply to your home university to find out whether you will be nominated. Once nominated, you apply online to the University of Sydney with the nomination letter from your home university. For more details, refer to sydney.edu.au/studyabroad Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is a globally recognised certification overseeing all fibre sourcing standards. This provides guarantees for the consumer that products are made of woodchips from a well - managed forests, other controlled sources and reclaimed material with strict environmental, economical, and social standards. Page 36 Download our FREE University of Sydney App to see what’s happening on campus, watch our Youtube channel and keep up with the latest news and events - sydney.edu.au/mobile

If you read only one thing, read this.

Your journey in life is as unique as you are. Spending a semester at the University of Sydney can open doors and experiences that may not exist for you back home.

At the University of Sydney, you can highly customise your semester of study, and get involved in extracurricular activities to personalise your university experience.

Being in one of Australia’s most livable cities, provides an excellent springboard to the rest of your Australian adventure.

The Study Abroad Guide provides the key information you need to apply, but the next step is up to you.

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Sydney.

To learn more, call our helpline or visit our website:

+61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia) sydney.edu.au/ask-international +61 2 8627 8322 (outside Australia) sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad