University of Sydney application deadlines 2027
The recommended date to have your international application in to University of Sydney for its next intake (Semester 1) is December 1, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
How University of Sydney handles application dates
Closing date for international undergraduate applications for the Semester 1 2027 (February) intake, published by the University of Sydney. Individual courses can close earlier once places fill, and the Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine set their own dates. Apply six to eight weeks before this to leave time for a student visa.
Closing date for international postgraduate coursework applications for the Semester 1 2027 intake, published by the University of Sydney. Some courses close earlier, faculties can set their own dates, and separate scholarship deadlines apply.
Closing date for international undergraduate applications for the Semester 2 2027 (August) intake, published by the University of Sydney. Not every course has a mid-year intake, and courses can close earlier once full.
Closing date for international postgraduate coursework applications for the Semester 2 2027 intake, published by the University of Sydney. Check your course page: not every course runs mid-year.
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on University of Sydney’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
University of Sydney deadlines: common questions
When is the University of Sydney application deadline for international students?
The recommended date to have your international application in to University of Sydney for its next intake (Semester 1) is December 1, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
Can I apply to University of Sydney after the deadline?
Often, yes. Australian universities rarely enforce a single hard cut-off. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) are the exception and do close firmly.
What intakes does University of Sydney have?
University of Sydney takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to University of Sydney?
Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. Applying early also means an earlier offer, which helps with scholarships and accommodation.