Sydney

Study, work, and live 15 minutes from the beach.

Choose how you want to live it.

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Study English in Australia

Learn English by living it: classes in the morning and work in the afternoon. From a general course to IELTS or Cambridge preparation.

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Study VET in Australia

Practical vocational training: business, hospitality, trades, sport or IT. You graduate with a nationally recognised qualification in Australia.

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Study TAFE in Australia

The public vocational training network. More Australian peers, better equipped campuses, and validated access to university.

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University studies in Australia

A university degree, wherever you start: access course, bachelor's, or master's degree. Choose your entry path based on your level.

Before you fly in.

Sydney is expensive, but manageable if you go in with a clear understanding of your finances. The weather is mild all year round, public transport covers the entire city with a single prepaid card, and with the Australian minimum wage you can cover rent and food with room to spare. Check out the complete expense breakdown at living in Australia.

8°C – 27°C

Average temperature year-round

$330–620 AUD

Weekly housing + food

WHERE TO LIVE

Beach, harbour, or city?

Sydney has three broad zones for international students. Where you land depends on your budget and how much beach you're looking for.

CBD + Inner City

The Rocks · Pyrmont · Surry Hills · Newtown · Glebe. From $250 AUD/week. City centre, schools nearby, and everything you need within 10 minutes.

Eastern Suburbs

Bondi · Maroubra · Randwick · Coogee · Paddington. From $200 AUD/week. Beach, surf and outdoor life, 20 minutes from the centre. The students' favourite area.

Northern Beaches

Manly · Mosman · Dee Why · Collaroy · Narrabeen. From $350 AUD/week. Quiet, nature, and surf, for those who'd rather be away from the city noise.

Your next destination is waiting for you

Study, work, or both: we guide you every step of the way, from your visa and throughout your stay.

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What are you going to do here?

Work

Australia's highest wages

Sydney has the most active job market in the country. The Australian minimum wage is among the highest in the world, and in hospitality, retail, and services, work is available year-round for international students. We tell you how much people really make and where to look in our guide to working in Australia.

LIFESTYLE

The beach, 15 minutes from class

Bondi, Coogee, Manly. You don't have to choose between studying hard and living well — Sydney lets you do both.

Community

A city that's easy to make your own

Sydney has one of the largest Latin American and Spanish communities in Australia. You arrive with a network, not from scratch. And with trains, buses, and ferries that cover the entire city with a single prepaid card. Would you prefer to compare before deciding? Here are all the cities of Australia.

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