Established in 1850, the central campus is situated in the heart of multicultural Sydney, the nation's commercial capital and host city for the 2000 Olympic Games. The mix of heritage and modern buildings, the proximity to a vibrant city life, and Sydney's spectacular harbour, provides a unique learning and social environment.

With over 39,000 students, the University of Sydney offers you the opportunity to choose from the most diverse range of courses provided by any Australian University. There is a vibrant campus life at this culturally diverse University, many venues for socialising, numerous clubs and societies and world-class sporting facilities.

The subjects taught at the University of Sydney include: Archaeology, Art, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, English, European Studies, French, German, History, Italian, Language Centre, Mathematics, Medieval Studies, Music, Performance Studies, Physics, Social Sciences, Social Work.

One or two exchange places are available.

The exchange covers the tuition fees only for the year at University of Sydney; all accommodation, travel and other personal expenses are the responsibility of the student. Medical subscriptions, sports fees and extra curricular fees are not covered. All overseas students are required by the Australian Government to pay the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fee. Single cover for one year is currently AUD$274, however this amount is subject to change.

As the Australian academic year runs from February to November, it will be necessary that exchange students from Royal Holloway take the second semester prior to the first (ie beginning in July).

Students in any department who are in their first or second year may apply for an exchange place at the University of Sydney if they wish to spend the year as an additional year in between their first and second or second and final years at Royal Holloway.

Students who are in their first year may be able to spend the year as an integral year - ie. the second year of a three-year degree. Eligibility for any credit transfer arrangement will vary from department to department (see general notes). In departments where the transfer or credit is difficult, it will be more appropriate to spend the year as an additional year.

As the Australian academic year runs from February to November, it will be necessary that exchange students from Royal Holloway take the second semester prior to the first (ie beginning in July).

If the year is spent as an additional year, there will be no credit towards the University of London degree for the courses taken, but a report will be provided by University of Sydney at the end of the year. This arrangement allows exchange students to take courses from outside their main academic field of study if they wish.

If the year is taken as an integral year, students are required to prepare a study plan for the period abroad. The study plan must be approved by the students department before the application for the exchange is submitted and subsequently when course availability is finalised.