University of Sydney application deadlines 2027
Next deadline
Semester 1 · Undergraduate
The closing date for international applications to University of Sydney for its next intake (Semester 1) is 1 December 2026. Individual courses can close earlier.
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University of Sydney application fee
University of Sydney charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$150 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
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.
Applying to University of Sydney at a glance
University of Sydney has 301 published programs on this site, most in Nursing & Health Sciences, Business, Architecture, and Law. The figures below are the lowest and highest listed across those programs, so check the specific course page for yours.
| Level | Programs | International tuition listed | IELTS overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | 235 | A$23,800 to A$99,400 | 6.0 to 7.5 |
| Undergraduate | 47 | A$46,000 to A$74,100 | 6.5 to 7.5 |
| PhD | 19 | A$31,200 to A$61,100 | 6.5 to 7.0 |
University of Sydney scholarship deadlines
- Sydney Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme · Up to AUD 60,000 toward tuition · no fixed closing date
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 closing date for international applications to University of Sydney for its next intake (Semester 1) is 1 December 2026. Individual courses can close earlier.
Can I apply to University of Sydney after the deadline?
Possibly, but do not plan on it. University of Sydney publishes a closing date, and individual courses can close earlier. If places remain and there is time to arrange a student visa, a late application may still be considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) 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?
For University of Sydney's next intake (Semester 1), the published date is 1 December 2026. 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. University of Sydney lists a scholarship with their own deadlines, so check those too.
How much does it cost to apply to University of Sydney?
University of Sydney charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$150 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
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