International Students

Welcome to the School of Public Health!

Here you can find the following important information:

What courses are available
Course fees and other costs
Visas and other entry requirements
How to apply
Scholarships and employer support
Help and support
Contact information

You should also visit the University's International Office for more detailed information for international students, and the Postgraduate Students website for general University information.

Courses

Each year the School of Public Health welcomes international students from all parts of the globe to participate in either the coursework or research degrees offered at the School.

As an international student you can take the following courses - please note that international students are accepted only on a full-time basis:

Course fees and other costs

All international students studying in the School will need to pay their course fees in advance - either in-full or in installments for each semester - please see the 'Fees' section on the University postgraduate students website for further information.

You can also find course fee information specific to the School of Public Health on this website:

Visas and other entry requirements

Anyone who is not an Australian citizen or does not have Australian residence status will be enrolled as an International Student and will require a Student Visa. The International Office can assist with visa and other arrangements.

After an international applicant has been accepted for admission to the course by the Faculty of Medicine, the University's International Office will arrange to facilitate visa and other entry requirements.

Overseas applications will be processed on receipt to allow applicants time to organise funding for course costs and living expenses. Further information is available from Australian embassies and high commissions, and from offices of the International Development Program of Australian Universities and Colleges.

Please note: as an International student, you must be enrolled full-time, which means that you must be enrolled in 24 credit points per semester.

How to apply

To apply for a coursework or research degree as an international student, please follow the application procedures as outlined:

Overseas qualifications:

Students whose first degree was completed at an institution where English was not the primary language will need to demonstrate that they have adequate spoken and written English proficiency to successfully complete their degrees. Please see the section on Overseas qualifications for more information.

For more details about English Language requirements please visit the University's Postgraduate Students website.

Scholarships and employer support

Some international scholarships for overseas students (e.g. WHO, AusAID, Australian International Development Assistance Bureau) require you to be nominated by your national government to the awarding agency. For more information on scholarships visit the University's Scholarships for International Students website, or the Scholarships & fees section of this site.

Below are just some of the scholarships currently available for International Students:

The Asian Development Bank-Government of Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) - Postgraduate Coursework
The Asian Development Bank offers opportunities for talented individuals from its developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies with the support of the above scholarship program funded by the Government of Japan. To be eligible to apply for the ADB-JSP, candidates must gain admission to one of a limited number of coursework courses offered by the University of Sydney, including the Master or Graduate Diploma in Public Health within the Faculty of Medicine. More information and application forms can be found on the University's Scholarships for International students website. There are two closing dates: 30 April and 31 October each year. Approximately five new ADB-JSP scholarships are awarded each year.

Australian Development Scholarships - Postgraduate Coursework or Research
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) as part of Australia's foreign aid program. The ADS provide opportunities for people from selected developing countries to study in Australia. The objective of this scholarship scheme is to allow people to gain knowledge and skills that will help the development of their home country when they return after completing their study. These scholarships are awarded for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, either on merit or on nomination by home governments. Information and application forms for the ADS must be obtained directly from the Australian Diplomatic Mission or the Australian Education Centre in your home country. The application process may take up to one year.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) - Research only
These scholarships are funded by the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). Providing tuition fees only, they are available to individuals wishing to undertake research studies. Applications are assessed on academic merit and research potential. In addition to the IPRS, the University of Sydney awards International Postgraduate Awards (IPA) to IPRS holders each year. Applications for the IPRS may be submitted between 1st May and 31st August each year. Application forms and more information may be found on the University's Scholarships for International Students website. The closing date for the IPRS is 31 August each year. All IPRS applications will also be considered for the IPA, and no separate application is required.

Help and support

Once you start your studies at the School of Public Health you may want some extra help and support with your studies. The University's Learning Centre offers a range of workshops and programs for students free-of-charge.

The International Student Services Unit (ISSU) is also a useful resource for international students. The ISSU can help you develop successful strategies for coping with the challenges of living and studying in an unfamiliar culture, to achieve success in your studies, and to make the experience of being an international student rewarding and enjoyable.

Contact information

Further information for international students can be accessed through the International Office:

Mailing address:
International Office
Services Building, G12
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006, AUSTRALIA

Street address:
International Office
Ground Floor, Services Building, G12 (map)
Corner of Abercrombie and Codrington Streets
The University of Sydney NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
(open Monday to Friday during normal office hours)

Phone: +61 2 9351 4079 or +61 2 9351 4161
Fax: +61 2 9351 4013
E-mail:
Website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/internationaloffice/

For general and administrative inquiries on all courses offered by the School of Public Health, please contact:

Postgraduate Administration
Phone: + 61 2 9351 5470
Fax: + 61 2 9351 8529
Email:

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