University of Sydney
- Australia
- Founded 1850
Overview
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.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1850Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | SydneySource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 10,201 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | sydney.edu.au (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
University of Sydney's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Anthony Albanese (opens in a new tab)31st prime minister of Australia
- Tony Abbott (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015
- John Howard (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of Australia from 1996 to 2007
- Germaine Greer (opens in a new tab)Australian writer and public intellectual (born 1939)
- Malcolm Turnbull (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018
- Dolph Lundgren (opens in a new tab)Swedish actor and martial artist (born 1957)
From Wikidata, where "educated at" names this university. It is not a complete list.
Rankings
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