Your Educational Journey: Studying in the Heart of Greater Sydney

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position: relative;"> <div class="video-content" style=""> <h1 class="large-display-heading">Study in Sydney </h1> <h2 class="nsw-subtitle">Experience a world-class education in Australia's most popular study destination</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="nsw-section" id="welcome-to-australias-leading-global-city" data-type="elementsectionheader" data-page-type="2"> <section class="border-top media-content-block cover section-header background-colour Purple"> <div class="nsw-container"> <div class="nsw-grid "> <div class="content-wrapper nsw-col-10 nsw-offset-1" style=""> <div style="padding-bottom: 1.5em;"> <h2 class="nsw-h2"> <span class="nsw-h4"></span> Welcome to Australia’s leading global city </h2> </div> <div> <p>Famous for its glittering harbour, beautiful beaches, and vibrant food, wine, and entertainment scenes, the Sydney lifestyle is the envy of the world. But Sydney is more than just a Harbour City; it’s also Australia’s hub of innovation and cutting-edge technologies. This makes Sydney the perfect place for forward-thinking international students and the global leaders of tomorrow.</p> <p><span>Did you know that Sydney is Australia’s most popular study destination? Our top-ranking universities and world-class research facilities attract students seeking globally recognised qualifications and career opportunities. Sydney also offers countless work prospects for international students, both during and after their studies. </span></p> <p>High-quality vocational education and training providers, primary and secondary schools, English language centres, and universities can be found across Sydney, from Parramatta to the west of the Central Business District (CBD), to the Central Coast immediately to the city’s north.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="nsw-section" id="e710" data-type="elementstatscontent" data-page-type="2"> <section class="border-top stats-content-block "> <div class="nsw-container"> <div class="background-colour None" style="border: none !important;"> <div class="nsw-grid background-colour None"> <div class="news-content-wrapper nsw-col-10 nsw-offset-1"> <div class="nsw-col nsw-col-sm-6 nsw-col-xl-4 icon-stat-column"> <div class="nsw-col-3 nsw-col-lg-4 larger-stat-content Icon-colour Pink" style="display: flex;flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; 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justify-content: center;"> <p class="large-display-heading">#1</p> <p class="nsw-h4" style="margin: 0;">Highest ranked city in the Asia-Pacific region for innovation</p> </div> </div> <div class="nsw-col nsw-col-sm-6 nsw-col-xl-4 icon-stat-column"> <div class="nsw-col-3 nsw-col-lg-4 larger-stat-content Icon-colour Pink" style="display: flex;flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; max-width: 8rem;"> <svg id="stats-icon-security-lock" data-name="Security Lock" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 48 48"> <defs> <style> .cls-1 { } </style> </defs> <path class="cls-1" d="M42.85,10.14c-.1-.09-.23-.14-.36-.14-.23,0-.46,0-.7,0h-.38c-3.53,0-6.4-2.92-6.4-6.5,0-.28-.22-.5-.5-.5H13.5c-.28,0-.5,.22-.5,.5,0,3.58-2.87,6.5-6.4,6.5h-.38c-.22,.01-.44,.02-.69,0-.14,0-.27,.04-.37,.13-.1,.09-.16,.23-.16,.36v.5c0,17.68,5.99,28.47,18.85,33.96,.06,.03,.13,.04,.2,.04s.13-.01,.2-.04c9.89-4.22,15.72-11.7,17.82-22.87l.18-1.01c.5-3.02,.75-6.42,.75-10.08v-.5c0-.14-.05-.26-.15-.36Zm-2.84,2.8c0,14.67-5.16,24.01-15.76,28.54-.06,.03-.13,.04-.2,.04s-.13-.01-.2-.04c-8.33-3.56-13.23-9.89-14.98-19.37l.98-.18c1.66,9.05,6.31,15.12,14.19,18.55,10.07-4.39,14.96-13.39,14.96-27.53v-.03c-3.41-.73-6.08-2.95-7.08-5.91h-15.84c-1.01,2.97-3.67,5.19-7.08,5.91v.03c0,2.99,.37,5.99,.68,7.98l-.99,.15c-.32-2.02-.69-5.08-.69-8.13v-.44c0-.24,.17-.45,.41-.49,3.42-.6,5.97-2.71,6.82-5.65,.06-.21,.26-.36,.48-.36h16.57c.22,0,.42,.15,.48,.36,.85,2.94,3.4,5.05,6.82,5.65,.24,.04,.41,.25,.41,.49v.44Zm-15.96-1.94c-2.11,0-3.04,1.76-3.04,3.5v4.5h-1v-4.5c0-2.65,1.65-4.5,4-4.5s4,1.85,4,4.5v4.5h-1v-4.5c0-1.74-.92-3.5-2.96-3.5Zm6.46,9c.28,0,.5,.22,.5,.5v10c0,.28-.22,.5-.5,.5h-13c-.28,0-.5-.22-.5-.5v-10c0-.28,.22-.5,.5-.5h13Z"/> </svg> </div> <div class="nsw-col-8 nsw-col-lg-7 nsw-offset-1 larger-stat-content" style="display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;"> <p class="large-display-heading">Sydney</p> <p class="nsw-h4" style="margin: 0;">is the safest city in Australia and is ranked 4th globally</p> </div> </div> <div class="nsw-col nsw-col-sm-6 nsw-col-xl-4 icon-stat-column"> <div class="nsw-col-3 nsw-col-lg-4 larger-stat-content Icon-colour Pink" style="display: flex;flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center; max-width: 8rem;"> <svg id="stats-icon-business-meeting" data-name="Business Meeting" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 48 48"><defs><style>.cls-1{fill:#002664;}</style></defs><path class="cls-1" d="M7,14.48a4,4,0,1,1,4-4A4,4,0,0,1,7,14.48Z"/><path class="cls-1" d="M41,14.48a4,4,0,1,1,4-4A4,4,0,0,1,41,14.48Z"/><path class="cls-1" d="M24,11a4,4,0,1,1,4-4A4,4,0,0,1,24,11Z"/><path class="cls-1" d="M44.17,16.52a3.43,3.43,0,0,0-2.65-1h0S36.87,15.19,36,21a4.08,4.08,0,0,1-4,2.54H30.5a.5.5,0,0,0-.5.5v2H29v-2.5a1,1,0,0,1,1-1h1v-6A4.49,4.49,0,0,0,26.69,12H21.27A4.48,4.48,0,0,0,17,16.48v6h1a1,1,0,0,1,1,1V26H18V24a.5.5,0,0,0-.5-.5H16a4.14,4.14,0,0,1-4-2.6c-.89-5.73-5.49-5.42-5.52-5.42a3.43,3.43,0,0,0-2.67,1A3.49,3.49,0,0,0,3,19v9c0,2.09.49,3.56,1.46,4.37a2.67,2.67,0,0,0,2,.62H9.54a3.71,3.71,0,0,1,3.51,2.12l2.86,9.51a.5.5,0,0,0,.48.36H23.5V29H15V28H33v1H24.5V45h7.11a.5.5,0,0,0,.48-.36l2.85-9.47A3.69,3.69,0,0,1,38.46,33h3a2.72,2.72,0,0,0,2.11-.61C44.5,31.58,45,30.11,45,28V19A3.54,3.54,0,0,0,44.17,16.52ZM15,27.52c-6.25,0-6.47-4-6.47-4a6.1,6.1,0,0,0-1.4-3.2l.74-.68a7.12,7.12,0,0,1,1.65,3.79c0,.18.23,3.1,5.48,3.1Zm24.46-3.95h0s-.23,3.95-6.47,3.95v-1c5.25,0,5.47-2.92,5.48-3.05a7.13,7.13,0,0,1,1.66-3.84l.73.68A6.17,6.17,0,0,0,39.46,23.57Z"/></svg> </div> <div class="nsw-col-8 nsw-col-lg-7 nsw-offset-1 larger-stat-content" style="display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;"> <p class="large-display-heading">40%</p> <p class="nsw-h4" style="margin: 0;">per cent of residents speak a language other than English at home</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="nsw-section" id="studying" data-type="elementmediacontent" data-page-type="2"> <section class="border-top media-content-block cover Normal"> <div class="nsw-container"> <div class="nsw-grid nsw-row--reverse image-video-banner background-colour None"> <div class="content-wrapper nsw-col-10 nsw-col-lg-4 nsw-offset-1"> <div style="padding-bottom: 1.5em"> <h2 class="nsw-h2">Studying </h2> </div> <div> <p><span>Sydney is the doorway to an internationally recognised career. Both the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are top universities in Sydney, ranked in the world’s top 20 universities. University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is the top-ranked young university in Australia, and Macquarie University is also consistently ranked among the world’s best.</span></p><p>Beyond its world-leading universities, Sydney and NSW are also home to top quality private higher education providers and vocational education and training (VET) providers. TAFE NSW, for example, is the leading VET provider in Australia with more than 400,000 students enrolling each year.</p><p>Sydney also offers a wide network of high-quality primary, secondary, tertiary and further education colleges and English language schools.</p> </div> </div> <div class="media-wrapper nsw-col nsw-col-lg-6"> <div class="image-video-banner__box background-colour Blue animatable animatable--left" style=""> <img class="image-video-banner__image animatable__image" src="/assets/02_Why-NSW/2-2_Destinations/UTS-students__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsMTAwMCw4MDBd.jpg" alt="UTS students " loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="nsw-section" id="working" data-type="elementmediacontent" data-page-type="2"> <section class="border-top media-content-block cover Square"> <div class="nsw-container"> <div class="nsw-grid image-video-banner background-colour None"> <div class="content-wrapper nsw-col-10 nsw-col-lg-4 nsw-offset-1 nsw-offset-lg-0"> <div style="padding-bottom: 1.5em;"> <h2 class="nsw-h2">Working</h2> </div> <div> <p>Sydney offers many professional opportunities for students, like <a href="/current-students/working-in-nsw/internships/">internships</a> and work placements with global finance, banking, technology and service businesses. Sydney’s thriving business, tourism and hospitality sectors also offer many opportunities to gain experience, hone your language skills and earn money during your studies.</p><p>We’ve partnered with SEEK to deliver <a href="/current-students/nsw-jobs-connect/">NSW Jobs Connect for International Students</a>. This innovative program connects international students with businesses across NSW. Search for jobs and connect with employers today.</p><p>The City of Sydney’s award-winning International Student Leadership and Ambassador Program offers free training, learning and volunteering opportunities to develop the skills needed for future careers.</p> </div> </div> <div class="nsw-offset-1" style=""> </div> <div class="media-wrapper nsw-col nsw-col-lg-6"> <div class="image-video-banner__box Gateway Off background-colour Purple animatable " style=""> <img class="image-video-banner__image animatable__image" src="/assets/media-content/711/Greater_sydney_3__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsMTAwMCw4MDBd.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="nsw-section" id="living" data-type="elementmediacontent" data-page-type="2"> <section class="border-top media-content-block cover Normal"> <div class="nsw-container"> <div class="nsw-grid nsw-row--reverse image-video-banner background-colour None"> <div class="content-wrapper nsw-col-10 nsw-col-lg-4 nsw-offset-1"> <div style="padding-bottom: 1.5em"> <h2 class="nsw-h2">Living</h2> </div> <div> <p>With easy access to world-famous beaches, natural attractions, and an outstanding food and entertainment scene, Sydney offers a variety of lifestyle options. This makes it the perfect place to study, live and work. Sydney offers support networks for international students with welcoming communities and friendly neighbourhoods.</p><p>Almost 50% of Sydney residents were born overseas and 39.2% of people speak a language other than English at home. Sydney’s famous food scene reflects this multiculturalism, with global flavours from across the world. </p><p><a href="/current-students/living-in-nsw/accommodation/">Housing options</a> include student housing, private rental, homestay or short-term options. The City of Sydney helps students make the most of their experiences in Sydney, including an <a href="/news-and-events/welcome-events/">annual official welcome</a> they host for more than 1,000 newly arrived international students, marking the start of their lifelong connection with Sydney. </p><p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="media-wrapper nsw-col nsw-col-lg-6"> <div class="image-video-banner__box background-colour Blue animatable animatable--left" style=""> <img class="image-video-banner__image animatable__image" src="/assets/02_Why-NSW/2-2_Destinations/People-playing-pool__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsMTAwMCw4MDBd.jpg" alt="People playing pool" loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="nsw-section" id="playing" data-type="elementmediacontent" data-page-type="2"> <section class="border-top media-content-block cover Square"> <div class="nsw-container"> <div class="nsw-grid image-video-banner background-colour None"> <div class="content-wrapper nsw-col-10 nsw-col-lg-4 nsw-offset-1 nsw-offset-lg-0"> <div style="padding-bottom: 1.5em;"> <h2 class="nsw-h2">Playing</h2> </div> <div> <p>Sydney is the playground of NSW and Australia’s gateway to the rest of the world. The city is home to Australia’s biggest events and most iconic landmarks. With an ideal climate to make the most of its sparkling harbour and beautiful beaches, there are many opportunities for fun in the sun.</p><p>This buzz can be carried into the night across its vibrant rooftop bars, acclaimed restaurants and packed sporting stadiums. While Sydney attracts the best of the world, there’s also exciting local scenes for art, music and fashion.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sydney.com/articles/different-ways-to-play-at-sydneys-best-beaches" target="_blank">Different ways to play at Sydney's best beaches<span class="visually-hidden">External Link</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-solid fa-up-right-from-square"></i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sydney.com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/concerts" target="_blank">Live music<span class="visually-hidden">External Link</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-solid fa-up-right-from-square"></i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sydney.com/articles/guide-to-sydney-nightlife-for-any-personality" target="_blank">A guide to nightlife for any personality<span class="visually-hidden">External Link</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-solid fa-up-right-from-square"></i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sydney.com/" target="_blank">Learn more<span class="visually-hidden">External Link</span> <i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-solid fa-up-right-from-square"></i></a></p><p> </p><p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="nsw-offset-1" style=""> </div> <div class="media-wrapper nsw-col nsw-col-lg-6"> <div class="image-video-banner__box Gateway Off background-colour Purple animatable " style=""> <img class="image-video-banner__image animatable__image" src="/assets/media-content/716/Sydney-ferry__FocusFillWyItMC4yNCIsIi0wLjA5IiwxMDAwLDgwMF0.jpg" alt="Sydney ferry " loading="lazy" /> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="nsw-section" id="biggest-employment-sectors-in-sydney" data-type="elementtextonlycontent" data-page-type="2"> <section class="border-top media-content-block cover text-section-header background-colour None"> <div class="nsw-container"> <div class="nsw-grid nsw-row--reverse image-video-banner here"> <div class="content-wrapper 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