Take advantage of your chance to live and learn in one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world—Sydney! You’ll enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and mild winters), world-renowned beaches (think: Bondi, Manly, and Coogee beaches), and iconic spots around the city (Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and the Royal Botanical Gardens).
Our direct enrollment program in Sydney offers you the opportunity to fully immerse youreslf at the University of Sydney—with access to a vast array of course offerings across many disciplines.
Sydney will also be your classroom. Enjoy the city’s robust music scene with a performance at the world-renowned Sydney Opera House. Visit one of the many museums, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Art Gallery of New South Wales, to see some of the country’s great works of art. Soak in the beauty of Sydney’s landscape by walking the path from Coogee to Bondi Beach—or better yet, climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Welcome to study abroad!
We want you to feel at home in Sydney, so we will do everything we can to help you integrate into life in Sydney. Gain valuable work experience and immerse yourself in the culture during your time in Sydney. Field trips to iconic Aussie destinations like the Blue Mountains and the Great Barrier Reef will round out your study abroad experience.
These dates are preliminary and are subject to change. Students should not book flights according to these dates.
The departure date is set in accordance with the end of the university exam period. Students may stay in their housing up until this date, but are allowed to depart once they have completed all of their final exams.
IES Abroad’s mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. That is why we partnered with the University of Sydney.
The University of Sydneywww.sydney.edu.au By directly enrolling in the University of Sydney, you have the opportunity to study at a university that is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the world. Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s oldest university and one of the original members of the prestigious Sandstones (equivalent to the United States’ Ivy League). The energetic, diverse campus enrolls more than 45,000 students including 10,000 international students.
As a large and well-established research institution, the University offers challenging coursework throughout the curriculum, and is internationally recognized for its research in Australian Studies through the Koori Centre, the AACSB-accredited faculty of Business and Economics, and the Sydney College of the Arts.
If you’re a music student or have a passion for music, our program with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music is particularly impressive. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from talented music professors from around the world.
Courses The University of Sydney has long been internationally recognized for its academic excellence. You have access to the University’s top-ranked teaching staff and world-class facilities, including a 5.2 million-volume library. With almost 10,000 international students, the University’s academic environment is characterized by diverse interests and viewpoints.
The University issues Units of Credit (UOC) for courses completed. You must carry a minimum of 24 UOC per semester, which is equivalent to 16 IES Abroad semester credits. Most courses are worth 6 UOC or 4 IES Abroad credits, and you cannot take more than 28.5 UOC (19 IES Abroad semester credit hours).
The following disciplines are available to IES Abroad students. You can access descriptions for all courses at the University of Sydney on the University's courses page.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture, Design & Planning
Arts
Economics & Business
Education & Social Work
Engineering
Health Sciences
Koori Centre
Law
Music (Sydney Conservatorium of Music)
Nursing
Pharmacy
Science
Sydney Conservatorium of Music You have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, a multimillion dollar-music facility located near the Sydney Opera House. The impressive conservatorium campus is home to two recital halls, 53 teaching studios, 63 practice rooms, choral and instrument rehearsal rooms, more than 140 pianos, and a library offering more than 300,000 materials. Classes are available to both music and non-music majors.
Classes at the Conservatorium focus on the history and analysis of music, ensemble studies, chamber music, arts music, and music technology. To apply for admission to an undergraduate course, you must apply for an audition or interview where you will present the prescribed conservatorium program. All application materials should be submitted to IES Abroad. For more information about the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, visit www.Sydney. edu.au/music/future_students/courses_applications/applications_ug.shtml.
Location The historic and beautiful University of Sydney campus sits on nearly 180 acres, and is known for its architectural design, extensive sports facilities, museums and galleries, and recreation centers. You can be in downtown Sydney in less than 15 minutes or at the beach in about 30 minutes.
While adding study abroad to your resume is impressive enough, adding an international internship experience is even more powerful, and can help you distinguish your application for graduate school or a job opportunity in today’s competitive job market.
You complete a total of 120 hours at your internship placements over a total of 15 days. As part of the internship, the University of Sydney offers a “Success at Work” seminar series, tailored to help you develop life and work skills.
In addition to time at your internship placement, you will maintain a reflective journal and submit a final report. You earn 6 UOC (4 IES Abroad credits) for an internship, and typically enroll in three classes in addition to the internship. For more information, visit www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/study_abroad/internships.shtml.
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Even though you’re directly enrolling in one of our partner universities, there’s something IES Abroad wants you to know: we’re here for you if you need us. Advising Choosing and directly enrolling in courses abroad can be confusing and overwhelming. This is why we offer you predeparture advising that’s specific to your needs. Our goal is to provide support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. But our advising services don’t stop there. While you’re in Sydney, our staff is available to help you transition into your new home. Support The support services we offer IES Abroad direct enrollment students are specifically designed to help you achieve your study abroad goals as effectively and smoothly as possible. We know studying abroad is an adventure, and, at times, you may need help or just someone to talk to—that’s why our staff will be there for you. On-Site Staff Whether you have questions about academic requirements, housing, or well-being and safety, our Sydney-based IES Abroad staff is available to fully support you. Because of our close relationship with the universities in Sydney, IES Abroad is also able to offer you unique academic, social, and cultural opportunities. Our staff in Sydney will accompany you throughout orientation, as well as at the IES Abroad field trips and cultural events.
Our job is to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding what landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Sydney, it will feel like home.
As part of IES Abroad’s direct enrollment services, we offer well-located, comfortable housing for all students because securing housing independently can be challenging. IES Abroad’s housing options meet our safety and security standards.
Sydney University Village Apartments - Live in a single room: either within a five-bedroom apartment (with full kitchen facilities) or in a studio apartment with an en-suite bathroom and your own refrigerator. You will bring your own bed linen and towels, and are responsible for your own meals. The apartments and studios are contained within the grounds of ‘The Village’—a tight-knit student community, housing primarily international students, located adjacent to Newtown district.
The apartments are well-connected to Sydney’s safe, clean, and frequent public transport network, and only a short walk to University facilities. Here, you have the opportunity to live right in the heart of the vibrant and youthful Newtown district, known for its bustling restaurant and café culture, shopping, and nightlife. For more information, visit http://www.sydneyuv.com.au/index.html.
Part of making you feel at home in Sydney is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to exciting destinations—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
IES Abroad Orientation Our orientation program is a dynamic, hands-on introduction to living in Sydney and Australian culture. Orientation includes sessions on academic transition, safety and security, and cultural adjustment.
Past highlights have also included a Bondi-to-Coogee Beach walk and a boat cruise in Sydney Bay, all while discovering how to make the most of your time in Sydney. This is followed by a day-long hiking trip to the Blue Mountains, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Blue Mountains are well-known for their canyons, rock formations, rainforests, and aboriginal communities.
Additionally, CORE™, IES Abroad’s Comprehensive Orientation & Re-entry Experience, begins during orientation and continues throughout the semester with activities focusing on cultural adjustment, goal achievement, and preparing for the return home.
University Orientation In addition to the IES Abroad orientation, you take part in the international student orientation at the University of Sydney. This program provides official academic orientation that further introduces you to the facilities and offerings at the University of Sydney. You finalize your enrollments and also have the opportunity to discuss course offerings one-on-one with a university advisor.
Redefine the way you live and learn in Sydney through our cultural events, such as:
University Clubs & Events While you’re in Sydney, joining a social or sports club is a great way to meet local students. The University of Sydney Union is a great resource for this large university, sponsoring more than 100 student clubs, societies, and events. On the Union website, www.usydunion.com, you can use the Clubs and Societies directory to find descriptions and schedules for activities that match your individual interests.
You also have access to all the University facilities, such as galleries, museums, a theater, health center, library, and recreation center. Take advantage of the many clubs and organizations as a way to meet Australian students!
Although your adventure begins in Sydney, our field trip to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef provide contrast and context for what you are learning in Sydney. The cost of this trip is subsidized by IES Abroad, and you are responsible for a portion of the cost.
CAIRNS AND THE GREAT BARRIER REEF 5-6 Days In addition to the orientation trip to the Blue Mountains, we organize a mid-semester trip to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. One day of the field trip will be spent at sea on a privately chartered motor cruiser. Onboard instructors explain the spectacular ecosystem of the reef, which you explore while snorkeling. Hike through the ancient Daintree rainforest with an aboriginal tracker and zip line through the oldest rainforest in the world.
Ready to choose the Sydney study abroad program that’s right for you? Browse our partner universities and their many offerings to make sure you get the most out of your study abroad experience with IES Abroad.
Thais OsoIES Abroad Program Manager Thais Oso, the IES Abroad Sydney Program Coordinator, has been a part of the IES Abroad team since January 2010. She was born in Brazil and spent four years of her childhood in the US. She graduated from ULBRA (Brazil) with a Bachelor of Psychology. During her undergraduate studies she worked with the poor community within the Brazilian favelas (slums) and also as a group therapist at a rehabilitation centre focused on teenagers and young adults.
Thais has been working in international education since 2005, when she arrived in Australia. She started her career in education as the manager of an international students agency called Information Planet. Most recently, she was responsible for the international exchange program at UNSW’s AGSM MBA, working as their Exchange Coordinator. In addition to her work experience, within the past five years she has also completed a Diploma in Business, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing, and is currently pursuing an MBA at AGSM/UNSW.
Faculty IES Abroad students are taught by the faculty of Macquarie University, the University of New South Wales, or the University of Sydney.
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