The First University in Australia-University of Sydney

The University of Sydney has a long history and is internationally renowned for its academic achievements. It is also one of the most important scientific research institutions in China. It is the first university in Australia, founded in 1850. Awarded one of the best universities in Australia by the Federal Education Quality Commission. The school has absorbed students from more than 40 countries, including 2 100 international students. The University of Sydney is located in the center of Sydney, the host city of the 2000 Olympic Games. The combination of traditional and modern architecture, Sydney's spectacular harbour and pleasant climate provide a unique learning and social environment. The school adheres to the principle that students pay equal attention to classroom learning and social activities, and has obvious advantages over other schools in sports and social activities. The school offers Australian development cooperation scholarships and international student scholarships to students from developing countries. Ranked second among the top universities in Asia-Pacific region 10 in 2000.

2. Characteristics of the school

The University of Sydney is the most comprehensive university in Australia. Its medical schools, law schools, business schools, agricultural schools, engineering schools and art schools enjoy a high reputation in the world. Strict study style, strong teachers and creative teaching thinking are the characteristics of this university. The University of Sydney is one of Australia's most influential and competitive universities in the world.

3. Date of application and admission requirements

Start date: the first semester: March; Second semester: July;

Deadline for application: 65438+1October 3 1 for the first semester and April 30 for the second semester;

Admission requirements:

Language requirements: TOEFL score above 575, writing above 4.5; Computer test above 233, writing above 4.5. IELTS requires more than 6.5, and all subjects should not be less than 6.0. Some majors, such as law, medicine and business, require IELTS score of 7.

Education requirements: you can apply for college preparatory course after graduating from high school or above; Domestic universities above the first level can apply for undergraduate courses and obtain corresponding exemption credits; Students who have graduated from domestic universities can apply for research courses;

4. Courses and tuition fees

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses: agriculture and rural management, architecture, art and humanities, dentistry, economy, education, engineering, health information management, law, medical radiation technology, medicine, music, nursing, occupational and conversion therapy, plastic surgery, pharmacy, physical therapy, rehabilitation counseling, science, social work, photography and visual arts, veterinary medicine.

Professional postgraduate courses: community health care; Exercise and sports science; Occupational therapy; Business management; International studies; Public management and policy; Traffic management; Urban area planning; Law; Information technology; TESOL course.

The university also has an English teaching center and a preparatory course (the preparatory course for international students at the University of Sydney).

Tuition fees vary from 1 1, 000-30,000 Australian dollars per year according to the selected subjects.

5. School equipment

The University of Sydney has the largest library in the southern hemisphere with 45 million books. It also has specialized biological and scientific laboratories, language laboratories, music recording and music software development equipment, computer-aided design and research, and audio-visual teaching equipment. Each college has advanced sports facilities, including: open-air stadium, indoor gymnasium, table tennis and squash court, gym, indoor swimming pool and sports center.

6. Student service organizations

Student service institutions include: health service, consulting service, vocational center, learning consulting center and international student center. The student service center also includes a series of specialty shops, reading and activity rooms, cheap meals, sports facilities and clubs and societies that can accommodate 200 international students. The school has 300 clubs and societies, nearly 40 overseas student groups, student unions and other organizations, which can provide students with help in life and study.

Accommodation on campus: The apartments for overseas students affiliated to the university are distributed in six campus residential areas, and the university also provides shared apartments with different specifications. You can also rent a house separately off campus. Generally, the landlord provides meals and electricity, and the meals include water. If you rent a house together, it can be an apartment or a suite, and the bedroom can be decorated or not. Generally speaking, student accommodation usually takes the following forms: single room, small apartment (with its own kitchen or bathroom), unit room, apartment, rented house in Sydney city (generally two floors). Living expenses are about 12000 Australian dollars a year (excluding entertainment and social activities). The campus is only 3 kilometers away from the city center, and the transportation is very convenient.