The University of Sydney
(USYD)
About
The University of Sydney (USYD) is a public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in both Australia and Oceania. One of Australia's six sandstone universities, it was one of the world's first universities to admit students solely on academic merit, and opened its doors to women on the same basis as men. The university comprises eight academic facult...
The University of Sydney (USYD) is a public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in both Australia and Oceania. One of Australia's six sandstone universities, it was one of the world's first universities to admit students solely on academic merit, and opened its doors to women on the same basis as men. The university comprises eight academic faculties and university schools, through which it offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 134 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 51,531
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 53%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 8,304
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
57 subjectsARWU
53 subjectsUS News
48 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 26 | 72.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 30 | 77.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 42 | 66.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 44 | 68.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 46 | 75.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | =46 | 61.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 52 | 63.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =53 | 66.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 57 | 71.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 68 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =70 | 66.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of The University of Sydney?
The University of Sydney's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 28, THE Rank =53, ARWU Rank 72, US News Rank 29.
When was The University of Sydney founded?
The University of Sydney was founded in 1850.
What are the top subjects at The University of Sydney?
Top subjects at The University of Sydney include: Sports-Related Subjects, Nursing, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Transportation Science & Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Where is The University of Sydney located?
The University of Sydney is located in Sydney, Australia.