Study where the harbour meets ambition
From USYD to UNSW and UTS, from your student visa to a flat near the ferry — the honest, data-driven guide to building a life in Sydney.
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to land in Sydney
Universities, courses, the student visa, accommodation, part-time work and the cost of living — mapped to one city.
USYD vs UNSW vs UTS in 2026
Rankings, employability, campus location and real tuition — a side-by-side for picking your Sydney university.
Universities
Five world-class campuses, compared on rank, cost and strengths.
Student visa
Subclass 500, working rights and the latest financial rules.
Sydney universities
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Accommodation
On-campus, share houses and the suburbs that work for students.
Part-time work
Where to find work and how the hour limits actually apply.
Cost of living & student life
Rent, transport, groceries and the beaches and ferries that make Sydney worth it — budgeted out for a real student year.
Courses
From IT and commerce to design and health, by faculty.
Getting around
Opal cards, ferries and the suburbs closest to each campus.
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