University of Sydney

The University of Sydney

Latin: Universitas Sidneiensis
Motto	Sidere mens eadem mutato (Latin)
Motto in English	Literal: Though the constellations change, the mind is universal[1] Meaning: The traditions of the older universities of the Northern Hemisphere are continued here in the Southern
Type	Public
Established	1850
Visitor	The Governor of New South Wales ex officio
Students	49,020 (2011)
Undergraduates	32,393 (2011)
Postgraduates	16,627 (2011)
Location	Sydney , New South Wales , Australia 33°53′16″S 151°11′14″E / 33.88778°S 151.18722°E / -33.88778; 151.18722
Campus	Urban, parks
Colours	Red, Yellow & Blue
Affiliations	Group of Eight, APRU, ASAIHL, WUN
Website	sydney.edu.au

The University of Sydney is a public university in Sydney, Australia. The main campus is in the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania. In 2011, it had 32,393 undergraduate and 16,627 graduate students.^[2]

The University of Sydney is organised into sixteen faculties and schools. They offer bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees. The univsersity often ranks amongst the best universities in Australia and Oceania. In 2012, it was ranked 39th in the world; 3rd in Australia, behind Australian National University (24th) and the University of Melbourne (36th) in the 2012 QS World University Rankings.^[3]

1. ↑ "Our logo – About the University – The University of Sydney". sydney.edu.au. 19 March 2010. Archived from the original on 22 January 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
2. ↑ "Sydney University: 2011 Enrolments – All Levels". Sydney.edu.au. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
3. ↑ "The University of Sydney – QS". Times QS. Winter 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2012.