Universities
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- Australian Catholic University
- Australian National University
- Charles Sturt University
- Macquarie University
- Southern Cross University
- University of Canberra
- University of New England
- University of Newcastle
- University of New South Wales
- University of Sydney
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of Western Sydney
- University of Wollongong
Australian universities are highly regarded and are ranked among the top universities in the world. Sydney and surrounding regions offer a wide range of options for international students.
Sydney and surrounding regions attract students from all over the world. All universities offer a broad range of courses including degrees in the Sciences, Arts, Business Studies and Humanities. Beyond this, each university has specialisations and strengths which make it unique. These may include courses in Medicine, Nursing and related health areas, Engineering, Computer Studies, Law, Education, Sport and Exercise Science, Behaviour and Social Sciences, Tourism and Hospitality, Psychology, Dentistry, Management, Agriculture, Viticulture and Veterinary Science.
Research is a strong focus of all universities, which ensures that the courses on offer are at the leading edge of knowledge, and are constantly being updated to reflect new developments. Many Australian researchers are leaders in their fields, and include in their number several Nobel Laureates, and Fellows of the Royal Society. Australian PhD degrees have an exceptionally high reputation internationally, and most universities will provide opportunities for international graduates to apply for PhD places.
All universities offer Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees, and many universities offer professional Doctorates and other Graduate Diplomas.

