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Future Postgraduate Student Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I apply for postgraduate coursework?
  2. Where do I find information on postgraduate coursework programs?
  3. How do I apply for postgraduate research?
  4. Where do I find information on postgraduate research programs?
  5. Do I need to supply original documentation with my application?
  6. Can I fax in my application?
  7. Where do I lodge my application?
  8. Am I considered as a local applicant?
  9. Where can I find information for international students?
  10. Where can I find information on the cost of postgraduate study?
  11. Where can I find information on scholarships?
  12. Where do I find information on HECS and FEE-HELP?
  13. I've sent in my application, what happens next?
  14. I've received an offer, what now?
  15. Where do I find information on Semester dates?
  16. How do I find contact details for a member of staff?

1. How do I apply for Postgraduate Coursework?

Local students who wish to apply to a postgraduate Coursework degree should read the Postgrad Coursework Degree information.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications received each semester, we are not able to accept applications unless they are COMPLETE. A complete application consists of the completed application form and ALL necessary supporting documents. Download the application checklist for local students.

Please read this carefully as incomplete applications will be returned to you.

2. Where do I find information on Postgraduate coursework programs?

You may find the following links useful:

3. How do I apply for Postgraduate Research?

Information for local students who wish to apply to a postgraduate Research degree.

Please Note: download the application checklist for local students and read this carefully as incomplete applications will be returned to you.

4. Where do I find information on Postgraduate Research programs?

You can use the following links to contact a potential supervisor:

5. Do I need to supply original documentation with my application?

You can supply copies when you apply and bring in the original when you come to enrol with your offer letter.

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6. Can I fax in my application?

It is strongly recommended that you post your application or submit it in person. But you can fax it if you need to: please be sure to supply ALL the documentation required.

Please Note: There are often pages missing of applications received by fax. They are considered as incomplete applications and will be returned to you. It is the applicant's responsibility to take this risk if the deadline is missed by the time the complete application is submitted.

7. Where do I lodge my application?

Local Applicants can lodge their applications in the following ways

In Person:
Come to the Science Faculty Counter, (see map)

By Post:
The Faculty of Science
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia

By Fax (Not recommended):
+61 2 9351 4846

8. Am I considered as a local applicant?

A Local applicant is defined as one who is either an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen.

9. Where can I find information for International Students?

Visit the international office website for International application and scholarships information.

For course information please refer to questions 2 & 4 above "Where do I find information for postgraduate coursework/research programs".

10. Where can I find information on the cost of Postgraduate Study?

Fees & Financial Information

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11. Where can I find information on Scholarships?

12. Where do I find information on HECS and FEE-Help?

13. I've sent in my application, what happens next?

The Faculty will check if your application is complete. Complete applications will be forwarded to the relevant School as well as the Associate Dean, for assessment. A notification letter will be sent to you once the decision is made. Please note that application for admission takes around 4-6 weeks to process.

14. I've received an offer, what now?

You will need to come to the Faculty Office in person and enrol in February for Semester 1 entry, and July for Mid-year (Semester 2) entry. Your offer letter would usually contain the date that you need to come in and enrol; if not then it will indicate when you need to contact the Faculty to find out.

Check the Faculty of Science website close to your enrolment date for a postgraduate Enrolment Guide – this explains what you need to do in more depth.

15. Where do I find information on Semester dates?

Semester Date Calendar

16. How do I find contact details for a member of staff?

There is an online phonebook where you can search by name or department.

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