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Design Courses at The University of Sydney

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Sydney University Design
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The University of Sydney takes admissions on a semester basis, they offer two semesters in a year. Most of its programs follow the same deadline, that is mentioned here:

  • Semester 1 Post-Graduate Design courses deadline: Jan 31, 2025
  • Semester 2 Post Graduate Design courses deadline: July 15, 2025
  • Semester 2 Master of Design (Design Innovation) (Strategic Design) PG Course: Aug 2, 2025
  • Semester 1 Under Graduate Design courses deadline: Dec 1, 2024

University of Sydney Design Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(3 courses)
INR 23 L - 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 18 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
INR 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 96 & Above, PTE: 68 & Above
M.Des(3 courses)
INR 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 18 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 96 & Above, PTE: 68 & Above

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Master of Design (Strategic Design)

18 months
₹27 L
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Graduate Diploma in Design

1 year
₹23 L
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Master of Design (Design Innovation) (Strategic Design)

2 years
₹27 L
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Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts

1 year
₹23 L
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Master of Design (Design Innovation)

18 months
₹27 L
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Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts

18 months
₹23 L
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Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Audio and Acoustics)

2 years
₹27 L
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Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts (Illumination Design)

2 years
₹23 L
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Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)

3 years
₹27 L
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3 Courses18 months - 2 years
₹23 L - 27 L
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B.E. / B.Tech

1 Course3 years
₹27 L
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M.Des

3 Courses18 months - 2 years
₹27 L
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PG Diploma

2 Courses1 year
₹23 L
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  • 54% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.3
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.4
Value for money3.6
Public transportation4.5
Safety4.6
Indian Food3.8
Permanent Immigration3.5
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Bachelor of Advanced Computing - Batch of 2026
4.7
Fun, stressful, relevant yet rewarding.
Tips: Know your course before you come. It would be a lot helpful if you're well aware of what you wish to do. I personally was very confused and had to change majors a couple of times, which is also an advantage because of flexibility, but this usually wastes a couple of elective spaces, so knowing what you want to study might streamline your academic needs and help you perform better. I was offered an International student award of 30% for all 4 years and a Vice Chancellor Scholarship of around 10,000 AUD for the first year only. Overall, I'm very satisfied, the course is relevant, up to date and competent.
Likes (Part time work): Both on-campus and off-campus jobs are available. Initially, on-campus jobs would be tough as they require a fair bit of experience, but off-campus is a good start. The working rights are only 48 hours fortnightly, so it is approximately 24 hours a week, pretty manageable for me as a full-time student. The average pay varies from age to age. But most initial offers would start from 23-26 dollars an hour.
Dislikes (Internships): Though the careers centre at the University of Sydney does offer help and guidance with internships, most companies prefer domestic students for internships with unlimited working rights. However, if an individual is determined enough to get one, there are many pathways to it- it just needs to be explore.
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Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science - Batch of 2026
4
The faculty is extremely diverse in terms of nationality and are very helpful.
Tips: There aren’t many Indian food joints that are good. It’s better to cook Indian food at home. Sometimes Indian restaurants provide you with very bad quality because, for obvious reasons, you can’t replicate the food you eat here in Sydney and the food you get at home. The faculty is extremely diverse in terms of nationality and very helpful with everything. Even if you don’t understand things in classes, they take the initiative to meet you separately and guide you appropriately. You can also schedule several meetings regarding your future at the university. If you aren’t 100% sure about going abroad and investing so much money in it, then don’t do it. It takes a lot out of you emotionally and physically, might not even be what it’s like in movies. But if you really know you can do this, then go for it because it’s definitely worth it.
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Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Dalyell Scholars) - Batch of 2025
2.6
You should know what you want to achieve before joining the University of Sydney.
Tips: Before joining students should know what they want to achieve from their course, otherwise, they would feel very lost. A cultural shift would usually be felt in classes with group work. Scholarships I got were mostly project based, like research in 3-4th year. The course quality itself is debatable but highly dependent on individuals. Lectures are useful if you attend the tutorials/lab to consolidate them. I clean towards research than regular coursework in my final years, so I enjoy the honours year more.
Likes (Internships): The guidance for off-campus internships are very high-level and mostly focused on the application process. However, since internships are a compulsory module for engineering students, this forced me to apply for internships during my undergraduate years, which turned out to be a beneficial experience. On-campus internships are research-oriented, but there are relatively sufficient opportunities for everyone.
Dislikes (Value for money): The course quality at the University of Sydney varies a lot, and I think the overall quality is average. Also, the tuition fee increases every year, which is probably due to inflation. However, it's still very difficult for international students to support themselves with the full-time course requirements without some kind of extra income.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024Read more
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Bachelor of Advanced Computing - Batch of 2027
3.7
The faculty is very knowledgeable, approachable and supportive.
Tips: Students should make sure they are choosing the right course. They should make sure they have a proper career path in mind and know what they want to do in the future. It's very expensive to change course later on, and almost impossible to complete a different course within the given time. Once students have enrolled in a course, they should make an effort to stay on track. The faculty is very knowledgeable, approachable and supportive. They're also highly specialised, with the majority having Ph.D.s. The teaching is research-oriented and application-based. This includes practical learning, case studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The faculty is also quite diverse, bringing a global perspective to the student learning experience. The teaching method is highly effective and collaborative. The city itself is really nice, and the people are warm and welcoming. Great weather, although be aware that the sun here is particularly harsh, so sunscreen is a must. The only downside to the area is the insanely high rents in the city. I really enjoyed my time studying at the University of Sydney.
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Bachelor of Advanced Computing - Batch of 2026
3.8
There are a lot of opportunities to get involved in, catering to a wide variety of interests.
Tips: Make sure to research the course you’ll be pursuing, exchange options, scholarships, country, and future in that country for that course. Connect with graduates of that course on LinkedIn and ask for advice and their experience. Search the government website for scholarships. Student life is really good. However, it honestly depends on how much you involve yourself in the various opportunities offered. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved in, catering to a wide variety of interests. Explore your interests and make the most of them. Also, make sure to ask seniors about what they enjoyed. Internships are not supported directly by the university. You need to find them yourself. Many internships are only open to citizens of Australia or permanent residents. There are very few choices for international students, and you may have difficulty finding one. You will need to network with people and make contacts in order to land an internship.
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Master of Commerce (Extension) - Batch of 2025
2.9
Not worth the time and money.
Tips: After my transition here, it was easy for me to feel at home because I stayed with my cousin. They gave me a 20% scholarship, which saved me money on tuition, but it's still expensive. Luckily, the scholarship application was easy to fill out, and there were only three questions. Australia is a great place to live, and the cost of living is okay, but it's tough to find a job, and the competition is fierce. I’m still looking.
Likes (Indian Food): There are so many restaurants here offering every imaginable cuisine. I can find something I like from Indian, Sri Lankan, Malaysian, Thai, Lebanese, Turkish, British, Italian, and French restaurants, and you can find some at reasonable prices. There are also lots of deals available through apps like Eat Club. I find I can mostly eat out, but not all the time, because some places are way too expensive.
Dislikes (Value for money): For international students, the tuition fee is way too much compared to domestic students. Examination guidelines for the majority of the courses are the same as the Indian system - close book exams on pen and paper - not much practical exposure that I expected - so I won't say it's value for money. You end up spending 90,000 -100,000 AUD for the fees and end up getting an average pay of 70,000 - 80,000 AUD, so no ROI as well.
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University of Sydney Design FAQs 2025

Q:   What are the various Design courses offered at University of Sydney?
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The University of Sydney is considered to be one of the top notch universities around the world for many reasons. One of the reasons is its curriculum. The Design program the University of Sydney are very famous, as they provide a student with the basic to advanced understanding of Designing. The university offers many programs under the Design stream.

The University of Sydney offers 3 UG Design Courses, along with its certificate courses:

·         Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)

·         Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Interaction Design)

·         Bachelor of Design (Honours)

This University also offers Majors programs under Design category. These Majors can be included in other courses that a student chooses:

·         Design Major

·         Urban Studies Major

University of Sydney Design Studies PG Courses:

The University of Sydney offers 3 PG Design Courses:

·         Master of Design (Design Innovation) (Strategic Design)

·         Master of Design (Design Innovation)

·         Master of Design (Strategic Design)

The University of Sydney also offers a Doctorate program in Design, that is under Post graduate research programs.

Q:   Is it hard to get admission to Design courses at University of Sydney?
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The University of Sydney is one of the best universities around the world, and it is considered a very hard school to get into. The acceptance rate for this university stands at 30% which means that out of every 100 applications, only 30 students are rolled out an offer letter.

However, by carefully planning the application process, the international students can get an offer letter from the university. These are the basic requirements for international students for Designing programs:

·         Academic Transcripts (High School diploma/Bachelor’s Degree)

·         English proficiency test(IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)

·         Portfolio if required by program

·         Standardized Entrance test

Q:   How is University of Sydney to pursue Design courses?
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The Designing programs at the University of Sydney are ranked as the 51st best programs around the best universities in the world. The university provides courses at PG, UG, and Doctoral programs in Design.

These Design programs are known for their proven efficacy, highly employable graduates, state of the art learning, hands on experience approach, and great Internships. The students who are studying Design at this university say, that the program has made these students highly employable, informed about the latest trends, and helped them improve communication skills.

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