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Established in 1850, the oldest university in Australia, the University of Sydney is one of the most prestigious universities in the country. With a strong history of academic achievement, research influence and scholarship support, the university continues to be a major influence across the region.

Recipients of Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program

world-leading ranking
The University of Sydney continues to increase its rankings nationally and internationally. Despite the disruption of the pandemic, the University of Sydney maintains its position as one of the most sought after universities for international students. Since the establishment of the QS Rankings in 2004, the university has maintained its prestigious position of being ranked among the top 50 universities globally every year. In 2022, the University of Sydney is ranked the 41st university in the world, showing steady growth year on year. Very pleased to see such strong results for the university in these global rankings as we continue to build year after year. This is a testament to the potential of our academic staff and our alumni and the impressive research we are doing,” said Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO. The university also ranks fourth in the world in terms of employability indicating that graduates are in high demand and well respected.
generous scholarship
At the University of Sydney, we value our relationship with India and its brightest minds. Each year we offer over AU$500,000 (INR27,500,000) in scholarships including the Sydney Scholars India Scholarship, which is worth AU$40,000 (INR2,200,000) per annum. This scholarship is one of the most generous programs offered at the university with the aim of empowering students from India to turn their passion into impact. Aryan Bhatia is the current recipient of this scholarship. He is pursuing Bachelor of Engineering Honours. The scholarship empowers Aryan to follow his passion for technology and build an app to help solve food waste on farms in India, he says, “Getting the scholarship has been absolutely amazing because it has given me the opportunity to study in world class universities.like the university of sydney,and i think the knowledge i have gained here will really help me to develop this app and really solve that problem Will help me solve what the farmers of India are facing today.” Other financial assistance includes: Sydney International Student Award Which contributes 20% of the tuition fees for Indian students.

Members of Ekash Indian Cultural Society celebrating Holi

welcome to student life
“Once I got here, the community showed a lot of love, a lot of affection, I felt like I was at home.”, a sentiment that you don’t often hear from students studying abroad, however, the University of Sydney it Strives to ensure that our international students are equipped with the resources, communities and support. Once Indian students join our friendly community, we provide ample support to make their lives in Sydney easy and comfortable. The university has over 250 clubs and societies for you to explore different cultures, interests and passions while making friends along the way. The Unitary Indian Cultural Society brings together people from all over the world to celebrate India. Whether you are a student who is missing from home or want to know more about Indian culture, this society embraces Indian representation and treats the members like family. Cultural festivals are fundamental to ensuring that international students feel like they are at home. Ekansh Society organizes Holi and Diwali celebrations to instill a sense of belonging and community, “Celebrating Holi at the University of Sydney and dancing in the prestigious Quad as international students is definitely a dream.” Akhila Ashok, a member of Ekansh Samaj says.

An example of an industry and community placement. Source: Shutterstock

research impact
research A core strength for the University of Sydney. It joins all levels of teaching and learning, business partnerships and our mission to find solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges in medicine and public health, sustainability and climate change, and food and water security. During the pandemic, our researchers collaborated to sequence the SARS-CoV-2 genome, allowing scientists around the world to begin developing vaccines. Hundreds of experts from the University of Sydney worked with colleagues around the world to chart a path through all aspects of the pandemic, from public-health responses to vaccination, psychology, social distancing, bioengineering for ventilators and other areas. The University of Sydney has signed several partnerships with Indian institutions, including Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Institute of Technology and OP Jindal Global University. As well as partnerships, we value our relationships with Indian students through study abroad programs and exchange opportunities, field schools, industry and community project units, open learning environment programs, internships and short-term research placements. Welcome more.
celebrating diwali

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