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Why study at the University of Sydney

Current students share the best parts about studying at Sydney
At the University of Sydney, our community draws students from more than 130 countries around the world. From choosing to come to Australia, to why they chose the University of Sydney and the best parts about life abroad, our current international students share their stories.

I wanted to study at one of the world鈥檚 top universities

Joey Zhu, international student from China

Joey Zhu,聽China
PhD Candidate, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (First Class Honours)

鈥淭he ranking system is a convenient way of quantifying the quality of a university and the University of Sydney has been in the top 50 universities in the world for as long as I can remember. Sydney鈥檚 reputation precedes itself and studying at a globally recognised university was top of my criteria.

鈥淎s a student, the University has provided me with many opportunities. The friendships I鈥檝e made have also been one of the best things about Sydney. People are welcoming and kind, which is so important when you鈥檙e settling into a new country.鈥

I was seeking access to world-class teaching, practical experiences and global exposure

Master of Sustainability student Midhili Ravikumar, international student from India

Midhili Ravikumar,聽India
Master of Sustainability

鈥淭he University of Sydney offered a world class multi-disciplinary master鈥檚 course in sustainability which covered both theoretical and practical aspects needed for a sustainability professional. It also gives me a global exposure since it attracts students from all over the world.

"I鈥檝e most enjoyed meeting like-minded people who are passionate about sustainability. I also enjoy the insightful and thought-provoking lectures and conversations with my very knowledgeable professors.鈥

Sydney offers excellent value, in and out of the classroom

Engineering and Arts student Mack Perry, international student from the USA

Mack Perry, USA
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics major) and Bachelor of Arts (History major)

鈥淚 wanted to study at Sydney as Australia offers excellent value and education opportunities, and it has provided me with new experiences and the adventure of living overseas. The University of Sydney also gave me a chance to combine multi-disciplined engineering with my interest in expository writing.

鈥淭he lifestyle is hard to beat. People have a healthy work-life balance. Choosing to live on-campus at a residential college has been one of the best decisions I鈥檝e made. The community and friends I have here are incredible, and I have made lifelong memories with them.

鈥淧lus, Sydney has wonderful people, beaches, food, art, music... what more could you ask for?鈥

The lifestyle is hard to beat. The community and friends I have here are incredible, and I've made life-long memories with them.
Mack Perry

I wanted to learn from the best in a welcoming and supportive community

Hazel Nguyen, international student from Vietnam

Nguyen Khuat Son Tra (Hazel Nguyen),聽Vietnam
Bachelor of Commerce

鈥淚 love the campus vibe.聽The University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia with unique architecture that made聽me want to be a part of it.聽It鈥檚 ranked 4th in the world for employability and its programs offer flexibility.

鈥淔or first-year students, especially international students,聽it can be concerning worrying about聽how to get involved聽and make聽good friends.聽I only have three years and I want to spend them wisely, with the right people. I know the University is a place that attracts lots of amazing and excellent individuals.聽From what I have experienced here, I have learned how much the lecturers care for their students and I feel supported by my classmates聽as well, many聽blessing each other to stay safe聽during this time. I have also joined societies, which have found ways to stay online.

鈥淢y advice to new students ready to start now is to think of COVID-19 as a challenge, instead of bad luck.聽We聽are all聽trying hard to get聽through this,聽and聽believing in yourself and also others is important.聽We can still聽acknowledge聽and take advantage of the聽opportunities that this period of time offers us to move forward to a brighter future.鈥

Australia is a safe and friendly place to expand your horizons

Ananya Duvvuri, India,聽Bachelor of Commerce

鈥淚 always wanted to get out of my comfort zone and see how independent I could become.

鈥淎ustralia is a safe and friendly society, for students to live, learn and travel. You鈥檒l meet students from across the world, and there鈥檚 a lot to learn from each other. I love working and living in the hustle and bustle environment of this city.

鈥淭he resources that are available and the range of clubs and societies have made my transition really smooth and I鈥檓 well settled into university life. The professors are accessible and open, and the teaching quality is excellent. My biggest struggle right now is to fit all of my experiences on my resume!

鈥淭he advice I鈥檇 love to give to future students is to expand your horizons and go beyond your current limits. The opportunities the university provides are endless, and really rewarding.鈥

The University鈥檚 industry connections and career support are setting me up for my career

Master of Commerce student Annabella Irene, international student from Indonesia

Annabella Irene,聽Indonesia
Master of Commerce (Big Data and Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

鈥淭hanks to the network opportunities offered by the Job Smart Program, I was able to earn an internship in the Analytics and Cognitive consulting division at Deloitte. With a passion for emerging technologies and data, I am excited by the opportunity to understand the different issues clients face in the real world.

鈥淭he program was beneficial for me as it provided me with value feedback on my resume. By networking with a wide range of professionals, I developed my business acumen and received advice on how to professionally present myself to potential employers with confidence and proactiveness.鈥

Thanks to the people and campus life, I've had some of my greatest experiences here

Science and Medicine student Judd Zhan, international student from New Zealand

Judd Zhan, New Zealand
Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine

鈥淪ydney is a medium sized city, great climate with a really accommodating environment. There are a plethora of activities to do and the University of Sydney has an amazing campus! People in Australia are really friendly! In particular, all my friends that I have met have contributed greatly to my personal development. I currently reside at International House, an accommodation where I have had some of the greatest experiences in my whole life.

鈥淢y double degree course is giving me plenty of scope to search for a passion. Though I am still considering options for the future, I would love to pursue a job in the tech industry. For me, tech seems like such an invigorating field to enter as it is constantly changing, evolving and is always fresh! My degree is preparing me very effectively, learning many different languages in computer science while keeping my mind sharp through financial maths.鈥

30 June 2020