Exchange Partners

University of Sydney

As Australia's oldest university, the University of Sydney has a long history of academic excellence in teaching and research. Elliott School graduate students may take courses through the Faculty of Economics and Business or the Faculty of Arts. The University of Sydney is ideal for the study of international security, government, international relations, economics, trade, political economy, marketing, business, and finance.

Curriculum: Within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts, Elliott School students can choose from a variety of "units" (i.e. classes) in areas such as economic history, government and international relations, and political economy. The Faculty of Economics and Business features the Centre for International Security Studies, which offers units examining both traditional and emerging aspects of security, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. For more details on specific offerings, please see the Postgraduate Unit of Study lists for Arts or Economics and Business. Exchange students typically enroll for 4 units per semester, for a total of 24 credit points.

Elliott School graduate students also have the option to pursue a second degree from the University of Sydney in the Master of International Security, Master of Commerce, Master of International Business or Master of International Studies programs.

Transfer of Credit: Students must earn the equivalent of a B grade or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students may transfer up to 10 GW credits from the partner into the Elliott School M.A. programs. For more details on transfer credit, visit Receiving Credit .

Grade "Credit (CR)" at Sydney = Grade B at GW
6 credits at Sydney = 3 credits at GW

Academic Calendar: 
Semester 1: March - June
Semester 2: late July - late November
Classes are held during the day and in the evening.

Language of Instruction:  Courses are taught in English.

Internships: The University of Sydney does not arrange internships for students; however, students arrange their own internship, the Faculty can arrange to indemnify the student subject to certain conditions.

Housing:  The University of Sydney has some on-campus accommodation for students. Information regarding accommodation options is available on-line from the Student Accommodation Service.

Tuition and fees:  Students pay regular GW and Elliott School graduate tuition and fees for their participation in exchange programs based upon 9 or 10 credit hours.

Location:  The main campus of the University of Sydney is situated in the heart of multicultural Sydney, the nation's commercial capital. The mix of heritage and modern buildings, the proximity to a vibrant city life, and Sydney's spectacular harbor, provides a unique learning and social environment.

Travel information: Students are responsible for obtaining appropriate student visas for study abroad; guidance will be provided by the host institution. GW students are also required to comply with the GW International Travel Approval Policy.

To Apply:  The Elliott School reviews all applications for study at International Exchange Partners. To apply, students must complete:

  1. The Elliott School Exchange Student Application PDF File, and
  2. The Sydney Exchange Program Application

Both applications and all supplementary materials are due to the Elliott School by March 15 for Semester 2 (GW fall) abroad and October 15 for Semester 1 (GW spring) abroad. Once the application has been reviewed and endorsed by the Elliott School review committee, the Elliott School will forward the application materials to the partner for final decision.

For more information about the University of Sydney:

The Exchange Office web site gives a wealth of information about the institution.

For an exchange student program guide, click here:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/study_abroad/admissions/eligibility.shtml

For a video about student life at Sydney, click here: http://www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/study_abroad/

Last revised 07.08.09

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