Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Sydney. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & clinical health | 51 | $44,059 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 21 | $41,345 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 17 | $34,347 | See → |
| Social sciences | 15 | $36,632 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 14 | $44,059 | See → |
| Business & management | 13 | $41,702 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 12 | $44,059 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $41,345 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 9 | $38,632 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $44,059 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $41,345 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 7 | $36,632 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $44,059 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 4 | $42,881 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $44,059 | See → |
Costs and entry
11 courses mention scholarships. 46 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Sydney
The job market for the University of Sydney's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Sydney cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $41,702 a year; half of the University of Sydney's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $38,632 and $44,059. Most courses last 18 months. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $44,059, arts, design & creative studies $34,347.
How is the University of Sydney ranked?
The University of Sydney is ranked #25 by QS (2026), #53 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #72 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #37 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#3) and Law (#18).
What IELTS score does the University of Sydney need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 2 that list it) ask for IELTS 7.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Sydney offer?
194 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are medicine & clinical health (51), engineering & technology (21) and arts, design & creative studies (17).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Sydney's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.