University of Sydney for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Sydney University Centre (SUC) Foundation Programme (A$24,000/year). WAEC/NECO accepted as O-level equivalent. Medicine and Dentistry are postgraduate-entry only in Australia. Law and Commerce are highly competitive. Sydney is the most expensive Australian city.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: A$38,000–A$60,000. Application deadline: October 31 for February; March 31 for July.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/5 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Sydney Business School MBA is highly competitive. MSc Computer Science and MSc Engineering very popular for Nigerian students.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: A$34,000–A$55,000. Application deadline: Rolling — February and July intakes. Decision time: 4–10 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 4/5 (First Class). Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. Sydney is ranked #1 in Australia for research output and impact.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — October 31 and March 31 main rounds
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarship
by Australian Government (DFAT) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Sydney Research Scholarship
by University of Sydney · Phd
Learn more →International Merit Scholarship
by University of Sydney · Undergraduate
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Sydney accept WAEC?
Yes — WAEC/NECO is accepted as your secondary school qualification. The Foundation Studies programme (Sydney University Centre) is the standard pathway for Nigerian students before entering Year 1.
Is Sydney expensive for students?
Yes — Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia. Accommodation alone runs AUD $1,200–$2,000/month. However, Sydney has Australia's largest Nigerian community and is the main hub for Nigerian professional networks in Australia.
Can I stay in Australia after graduating from Sydney?
Yes — with a degree from the University of Sydney you qualify for a post-study work visa. Sydney (as a major city) qualifies for a 2-year Graduate visa, with additional time if you studied in a regional area.
Tips for Applying to Sydney
University of Sydney is Australia's oldest and most internationally recognised university (#18 QS globally). Its sandstone Gothic campus is iconic and the Sydney brand carries global weight in law, medicine, business, and research. For Nigerian students, the Australia Awards scholarship is the gateway to fully-funded study. Sydney's large and established Nigerian community (especially in Parramatta and Blacktown) makes settling in much easier.
Official source: University of Sydney ↗Plan Your Australia Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Nigerian passport holders applying to Australia.
Cost of Living in Sydney
Most expensive Australian city. Inner suburbs: Newtown, Glebe, Redfern near campus. Or commute from Western Sydney.
Opal card student concession.