Our students
As Australia's first university we have a long and proud tradition of educating engaged professionals. The University of Sydney has over 46,000 currently enrolled students, studying full-time or part-time, enrolled in sixteen faculties across nine campuses For more information on the University of Sydney please visit our home page.
To help you shape your recruitment strategies, the Careers Centre provides some general information about University of Sydney students:
Undergraduate students
The University of Sydney is the university of choice for school leavers starting tertiary education in New South Wales, a preference that reflects our strengths and diversity. The University offers over 130 degrees at undergraduate level, supported by teaching, learning and research facilities of the highest calibre.
In addition, the University boasts an active student community. Through the University Union, students can participate in one of the many hundreds of clubs and societies, thereby fostering the development of excellent communication and leadership skills.
Excellence in teaching and learning coupled with extra-curricular experiences result in our students graduating as “well rounded” individuals, who possess the life-long skills and experiences on which to build successful careers and make strong contributions in their chosen field of work.
Postgraduate students
Postgraduate students may be enrolled in a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters by Coursework, Research Masters or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Each course requires the completion of an undergraduate degree and usually some work experience. Postgraduate qualifications allow students to specialise in their chosen field, make a career change or acquire new skills.
University of Sydney PhD Research Students are the future leaders of industry. They are the 'best of the best' when it comes to analytical and forward thinking, problem solving, communication and leadership skills to name only a few key strengths.
To complete a Research PhD an individual must firstly generate an original idea then conduct extensive research, tests and experiments to analyse every concept related to their original idea. The research is presented to local, national and international peers in journals and at conferences for review and critique. Within 4 years the research and findings are presented professionally in a 80,000 - 100,000 word document.
Skills honed during a Research PhD include:
- Written and verbal communication, including submission papers and presentations
- Budget management
- Leadership and people management (research teams)
- Project management, including meeting strict deadlines
- Creative and analytical thinking
- Effective self management and continuous improvement
- Adaptable and flexible work practices
If you would like to discuss the benefits of recruiting Research Masters or PhD candidates you can contact our Career Education Officer (Postgraduate) Yvonne Soper on 02 8627 8403 or via .
International students
At the University of Sydney there are close to 10,000 talented international students studying across a range of disciplines. Many of our international students wish to pursue a global career, and as such can bring an international perspective to an organisation as well as skills gained from prior work experience.
For statistical information about enrolled international students, please go to www.planning.usyd.edu.au/statistics/enrol/enr08/intnl_fac.php.
In August each year there is a Global Careers Fair that targets overseas employers wanting to recruit international students or local students who wish to work overseas.
Contact our Industry Development Team for any further information and advice on recruiting international students.