Sunny Sydney is a popular study destination and home to six large Australian universities.

Sydney Harbour and city

Sydney Harbour

Campus University Name/suburb
Main Australian Catholic University North Sydney
Main Macquarie University Macquarie Park
Main University of New South Wales Kensington
Main University of Sydney Camperdown/Darlington
Main University of Technology Sydney City
Main Western Sydney University Parramatta
Satellite Australian Catholic University Strathfield
Satellite Charles Darwin University
Satellite CQUniversity
Satellite Curtin University
Satellite La Trobe University
Satellite Torrens University Australia Ultimo
Satellite Torrens University Australia The Rocks
Satellite University of New England Parramatta
Satellite University of New South Wales Paddington
Satellite University of Newcastle
Satellite University of Notre Dame Australia
Satellite University of Sydney Burren Street
Satellite University of Sydney Camden
Satellite University of Sydney Cumberland
Satellite University of Sydney Mallett Street
Satellite University of Sydney Rozelle
Satellite University of Sydney Surry Hills
Satellite University of Sydney Music Conservatorium
Satellite University of Tasmania
Satellite University of Technology Sydney Kuring-gai
Satellite University of Wollongong CBD
Satellite University of Wollongong Southern (Loftus)
Satellite Victoria University
Satellite Western Sydney University Bankstown
Satellite Western Sydney University Campbelltown
Satellite Western Sydney University Hawkesbury
Satellite Western Sydney University Lithgow
Satellite Western Sydney University Nirimba (Blacktown)
Satellite Western Sydney University Penrith

Universities in Sydney

As the list and map show, Sydney is home to 6 Australian universities and hosts campuses of another 11.

  • In total, 35 Australian university campuses are dotted around Sydney.
  • Sydney universities teach 307,000 students combined, including 96,000 from overseas.
  • Two universities in Sydney have > 60,000 students (University of Sydney, UNSW).

Sydney is an international city, attracting many foreign students and education institutions.

  • The city has strong international travel links.
  • Students enjoy pleasant weather virtually year round.
  • As well as offering fantastic beaches and parks, the city has a busy night life.

Updated: 18 June 2021