The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney follows a standard minimum requirement for IELTS score. For admission to the University of Sydney courses, Indian students must meet the minimum score requirement. 

• UG: Overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (exceptions applicable)
• PG: Overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (some faculty members have other requirement)

TOEFL / PTE scores are also accepted by Sydney University. 

Yes, it is a very good idea to choose your courses based on your prior education as it can be considered a critical factor that directly impacts the Australian visa chances.

Look at the reasons given below - 

• Australia's student visa process now evaluates the genuine student intent to study.
• You should not have a drastic switch from one field to another (for example, switching Engineering to Hospitality).

The University of Sydney is a highly selective university with only around 30% of the acceptance rate. It is one of the most selective and competitive institutions in the Group of Eight (Go8) for Indian students.

The Go8 universities are competitive and the admission difficulty is high which requires students to have around 75% to 95% depending on the program. 

In the QS Rankings 2026, The University of Sydney is ranked well and among the top universities in the world. 

Given are the scores by the QS rankings -

Both universities see neck to neck when it comes to the US News and World rankings.

For the year 2025, the University of Sydney took over Melbourne. Being two of the best in Australia, there is no absolute answer to this question. 

Indian students need to choose one using other factors like fees, acceptance rate and curriculum.

Look at the table of comparison given below -

The University of Sydney ranks among the Top 40 Universities for MEng - Civil and Structural Engineering. It ranks at #31 in the QS subject rankings. For admission to this course, the students shold have a Bachelor's of Engineering degree in the relevant discipline. English language proficiency score is also required. 

The MBA course at the University of Sydney is offered as a part time course. It is available for students with 3-5 years of work experience. It is delivered over weekends, and in intensive study blocks. MBA course of Sydney Uni allows you to work while completing the studies. 

Yes, there is one Indian student society at the University of Sydney. This is called as EKANSH Sydney University Indian Society. It hosts Bollywood nights, networking events, cultural camps. A few of its gatherings are-

• Camp Tamasha
• Deewangi
• Games Nights

Both universities are neck and neck when it comes to rankings.

As per the US News, both universities are giving each other very tough competition. But, in 2025, the University of Sydney took a better spot. 

Look at the given comparison between the two top ranked Australian universities -

The USYD Campus is a highly diverse campus which features so many international students.

Students coming from different countries make up roughly around 47.5% of the total student body. Look at the data given below for a better understanding - 

• Countries represented - 130 
• Non-English speaking countries enrollments - 35%