Bachelor of Commerce 

at University of Sydney, Sydney

International students must meet the University of Sydney admission requirements to study Bachelor of Commerce course. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements to get into the university. Mentioned below are the Sydney University requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce in Australia:

• Qualifications: The applicant must have a secondary education such as a Higher school certificate (or its national/international equivalents).
• A minimum Entry score: The indicative entry score for international students 2023 is 95 based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) system.
• Prerequisites: Mathematics, B.Com programe has a mathematics prerequisite. You should check if this applies to you, depending on your chosen major or units of study.
• Assumed knowledge: To succeed in the B.Com program, it is expected that applicants must have studied mathematics advanced or higher in high school. 
• English Language Requirements: 

The University of Sydney has been ranked among the top 50 universities by QS (Top universities) and US News for the last five years. THE (Times Higher Education) has also ranked Sydney University among the top 55 universities. The University of Sydney is known internationally as a leader in education, research, graduate employability, and student experience. It offers 100+ majors and minors to combine your interests across disciplines. The University of Sydney partners with industry and the community to provide our students with opportunities to learn through internships and placements. The university believes in offering real-world experience to its students.

International students can expect the University of Sydney admissions to be moderately competitive at the acceptance rate at this university stands at 70%. 

The factors that can influence the university's decisions are mentioned below: 

• Strength of the application essay or statement of purpose

• Letters of recommendation

• Relevant extracurricular achievements and leadership

• Interview performance 

• Course competitiveness 

• English language proficiency scores (IELTS minimum usually 6.5)

QS is one of the most renowned ranking authorities in the world. The ranking authority offers the best rankings for colleges and universities all over the globe. The University of Sydney QS rankings over the years under a variety of categories:

Western Sydney University and the University of Sydney offer unique campus cultures and various academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings of Western Sydney University with the University of Sydney .

The University of Sydney has a ranking between 38 - 42 by QS (Top Universities) in QS World University Ranking in the last five years. US News & World Report has also ranked it at 27th position for 2019-2021 and 28th for 2022 and 2023 in its global universities ranking. Another major ranking publisher THE (Times Higher Education) has ranked Sydney University at 54th position in 2023 in its best universities ranking.

THE (Times Higher Education) improved USYD's ranking in its world university ranking category over the years. So, the university has worked on maintaining its teaching, research, and citations which are used by THE while determining the ranking. Apart from this, The University of Sydney has also maintained its position in the global universities ranking provided by the US News.

To check more rankings, click here. 

The University of Sydney offers scholarship programme for Indian students, providing great financial assistance of up to AUD 40,000 for UG Courses specially designed for Indian citizens and residents who are international students but mainly Indian-originated. However, other scholarships for Indian and international students will assist students financially, up to AUD60,000 for PG courses. This scholarship aims to support the deserving individual with an unconditional admission offer to pursue a coursework degree. Don’t forget to submit your application for this scholarship. However, the closing date has passed. Applicants shouldn’t be disappointed as the university has various scholarship programs for international students, as they aim to build country relations. Check out the below table:

The University of Sydney provides accommodation options to suit different needs. Let’s take a closer look at the below table : 

Accommodation 

There are two main kinds of accommodation on the Camperdown/ Darlington campus; The below table only covers the Darlington campus accommodation: 

Other living expenses at University of Sydney:

• Applicants can put aside AUD 80-150 per week for entertainment and socialising. 
• A weekly Grocery bill for one person is usually between AUD 80- AUD 28.
• However the university provides lunch on campus but is expensive, costing AUD 10-15 each. 
• Students have access to public transport with an Opal card. International students are currently not eligible for concession tickets. 

To pursue Bachelors in Health Science at University of Sydney, students are required to pay the first year tuition fees of INR 30.67L along with accommodation and other expenses.