University of Sydney Summer Program

About The University of Sydney

• Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is consistently ranked in the top three universities in Australia, and in the top 50 universities in the world.
• The university has 21 subjects areas ranked in the top 40 universities in the world with liberal arts and humanities, life sciences, social sciences and management ranked in the top 25 globally. The Business School is AACSB accredited. (QS World University subject rankings)
• The high rankings don’t just extend to the academics and the university campus is often considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The spacious campus boasts beautiful sandstone buildings on grassy courtyards, combined with modern architecture. With its combination of sandstone colonial buildings and modern architecture adjacent to leafy Victoria Park, the University of Sydney offers one of the most vibrant and historic settings available to students.
• The University of Sydney’s campus is located on the edge of Sydney’s Central Business District. The university is surrounded by many unique inner-city neighborhoods known for their ”offbeat” artistic culture and café scene.
• The university has produced six Australian prime ministers, two Nobel laureates, 3 astronauts, 110 Rhodes scholars and a collection of internationally renowned authors, academics, artists, cultural leaders, world business leaders and public figures.
• With an enrollment of more than 70,000 including more than 15,000 international students from more than 145 countries, the University of Sydney provides a bustling and multicultural experience.

Location

The University of Sydney is a traditional campus, located on the edge of Sydney’s Central Business District. Visit the google map link below to see the campus location.

Courses

Students can take a class over 3-6 weeks. One class equals 6 University of Sydney credits, which typically transfers as 3-4 U.S. credits.  

• ARTS2600:  Internship 1
• ENGG1863: Effective Project Communication
• EDUH4052: Learning in Outdoor Education 
• BWIL1300: Business Consulting Practicum 
• MKTG1001: Marketing Principles 
• WORK3205: Organisational Communication  
• GCST1602: Sex, Gender, Culture 
• GCST2612: Youth and Youth Culture 
• HSTY1003: Birth of the Present: The world since 1750 
• CAEL2042: Photography and the Darkroom 
• EDGU1007: Food, Sustainability and Planetary Health 
• CAEL2053: Screen Printing: An Introduction 
• PHIL1012: Introductory Logic 
• EDGU1004: Young People, Sex and Sexual Health 
• HSBH3021: Environmental Stress and Physiological Strain 

Eligibility

• 2.8 GPA
• Gap year and first year university students are eligible to participate, but must meet the following minimum requirements: Minimum ACT score of 23 (or 22, if student scored a 4 or 5 on an AP exam) or Minimum SAT score of 1540 (or 1520, if student scored a 4 or 5 on an AP exam). All students must be 18 on or before the program start date.

Application Deadline

TEAN has a rolling admissions process. We recommend submitting your application anytime from January for Summer applications. Earlier applications will be accepted. Late applications may be considered. Contact TEAN if the application deadline has passed.

PAYMENT DEADLINES

Your signed program contract and full payment for the program are due by the program deadline. Please note we do have options for using financial aid and enrolling in a payment plan if you cannot make full payment by the payment deadline. You can find more information about funding your program here

Summer 2025

May Intake:

june Intake:

Summer 2025 Fees

• • Tuition and program fees for 1 course:  $4,850
  • Program Housing: $4,100

What’s Included

• Full tuition (1 course)
• Guaranteed, pre-arranged, off-campus housing
• Overseas health insurance, plus evacuation and repatriation insurance
• Services of local Resident Directors
• Two-day Orientation Program with some meals, excursions, accommodations and transportation
• Cultural events and catch ups during the program
• Wireless internet access in all housing
• Extensive pre-departure counseling and information packets
• University and course selection advice
• Official academic transcripts from host institution
• Credit approval and transfer assistance
• Financial aid transfer planning
• Airport pickup and reception in Sydney
• Arrival Welcome packet containing important local contact details and information
• Host university orientation

What’s Not included

• International airfare ($1,800)
• Domestic airfare in US ($500)
• Visa ($20 AUD)
• Meals (approx. $150-200 per week)
• Airport transfer at the end of the semester ($50)
• Travel insurance ($350)
• Travel and personal expenses

*Numbers are estimated based on previous student experience and budget. Actual amounts will vary depending on student.

PASSPORT

Students must submit a current passport valid for at least 6 months after the program end date for acceptance.

If you do not currently hold a valid passport, please apply for one immediately as processing times can be very lengthy.

VISA

All students participating in a short-term program in Australia (except for Australian passport-holders) are required to obtain an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to departing for Australia.

Students will apply for the ETA after receiving instructions from their Program Manager, approximately 1-2 months prior to departure. The application is done entirely online, and visas are typically granted within 2 days of applying. The cost is AUD$20.