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sydney.edu.au Guide Abroad Study edition2016 The University of Sydney Contact us sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad 1800 SYD UNI 864) (1800 793 1444 2 8627 +61 Australia) (outside CRICOS 00026A 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 Experience University Life �� 26 Sport & Fitness ........................... 28 Student Support Services �� 30 Accommodation .......................... 32 Global Connections .................... 34 Dr Michael Spence Vice-Chancellor and Principal Apply Next Steps .................................. 36 Important Dates Important dates for 2016 ��37 Discover Why study here? 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.

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