University of Sydney - Direct Enroll

Sydney, Australia
University of Sydney - Direct Enroll

About the Program

Study abroad at one of Australia's top 5 research institutions. The University of Sydney (USYD) is one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and is the oldest member of the prestigious Group of Eight. While students are able to select courses across a wide range of disciplines, there are featured programs in Psychology, Environmental Studies, and Design Thinking. USYD is committed to diversity, inclusion, and education for all. The international population on campus is made up of students from more than 130 countries around the world. USYD is located in the Darlington area of Sydney, south of the central business district.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Sydney

Dates:

7/23/25 - 11/30/25

Price:

$23,595

Credits:

15

Deadlines

Apply By:

4/1/25

Withdraw By:

5/1/25

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Program Participation Agreement
Transcript - Official

Eligibility

Minimum GPA:

3.0

Education
Completed:

1 Year of College

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Sydney Center

The CEA CAPA Sydney Center is housed on University of Technology Sydney (UTS)'s campus within the Haymarket neighborhood. The Center comprises 6 classrooms, including 3 large lecture-style classrooms,...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
Travel Books & Resources
Travel Books & Resources

University of Sydney

Ranked in the top 50 in the world and top 5 in Australia in the QS World University Rankings, the University of Sydney (USYD) is one of the country’s leading-research intensive universities, and...

Student Offices
Student Offices
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Student Center
Student Center
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

All students will enroll in 1 CEA CAPA course at the Sydney Center and 3 USYD courses.  If you are participating in the Psychology, Environmental Studies, or Design Thinking Program your USYD enrollment will be distributed as following: you will select 1-2 courses from the curated course list for that respective program, and you will select your remaining USYD course(s) from the full University of Sydney course list.   

USYD utilizes credit points which represent a measure of the student’s workload by subject. Most subjects at USYD are 6 credit points each, which equals 4 credits in the U.S. semester system. The CEA CAPA course is 3 credits/45 contact hours. You may earn 15 credits.

Due to differences in the Australian higher education system, there is no standard for the number of days a week a course may meet. Class meeting times vary across departments and subject areas.

The academic structure below lists a small sample of subject areas available. You will have access to introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in a wide range of courses in the fields of engineering, social sciences, business, the sciences, and much more. See below for information how to access the University of Sydney catalog for a full list of courses.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. CEA CAPA has secured a select number of spots for courses in the Psychology, Environmental Science, and Design Thinking programs, and you will be enrolled into those courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Please note that you will receive two transcripts in connection with this program: The CEA CAPA course will be transcripted by University of New Haven, while the rest of your courses will be transcripted by University of Sydney.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Engaging Australia * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Engaging Australia * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Agriculture Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture & Design Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Biology Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Chemistry Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Computer Science Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Australian & Indigenous Studies Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Economics Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Education Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Engineering Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Environmental Science Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Film & Cinema Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Finance Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Geography Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Health Science Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Relations Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Law Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Management Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Marketing Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Mathematics Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Media Studies Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Music Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Neuroscience Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Nursing Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Nutrition Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Philosophy Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Physics Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Political Science Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Psychology Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Religious Studies Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sociology Courses 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Performance & Theater Arts Courses 300 En 0 4
  • Agriculture
  • American Studies
  • Architecture & Design
  • Asian Studies
  • Australian Studies
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science &IT
  • Contemporary Arts Electives
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English and Literature
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science
  • Film & Cinema
  • Human Rights
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Languages
  • Law School
  • Marketing
  • Media & Communication
  • Music
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Performance/Theatre Studies
  • Political Science
  • Pre-Med/Medical Science
  • Pre-Vet/Animal Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Sport and Culture
  • Video Game Design
  • Work & Organizational Studies

Navigating the University of Sydney Website for Courses

Click here to access USYD’s handbook to access a full list of courses, organized by thematic areas and by faculty/department. From there, click on corresponding links to navigate to important information and comprehensive details about course content and structure, syllabi, and credit-point requirements.

Couple of notes to keep in mind:

  • In Australia, the fall semester (semester 1) occurs in the first half of the year (February to June). Spring semester (semester 2) occurs in the second half of the year (July to November).
  • Courses, referred to as ‘Units of study’, are available at 1000-level through 4000-level:
    • 1000- level is equivalent to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree (similar to 100 level, introductory level)
    • 2000- level is equivalent to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree (similar to 200 level, prior knowledge is required)
    • 3000- level is equivalent to the 3rd year of an undergraduate degree (similar to 300 level, advanced level)
    • 4000- level is equivalent to the 4th year of an undergraduate degree (similar to 400 level, advanced level)
  • Some courses may have pre-requisites requiring students to have already completed specific courses or equivalents at a lower level. As a study abroad student, you are not expected to have taken the specific pre-requisite requirement, but you must have studied a relevant or similar course/module in your home country/institution. You should take previous academic experience into account when making course choices.
  • Some courses may have co-requisites, which means that the course and the co-requisite must be taken at the same time. If no pre-requisites or co-requisites are specified, then courses should be open to all students.
  • Hands-on art studio courses in the CAEL and CAST departments may have strict enrollment limits and priority will be given to students whose study is closely related to fine arts or contemporary arts degrees at their home institution.
  • Law units (LAWS) are restricted to students who are studying an accredited Law degree (LLB, LLM, JD, etc.). Students intending to go to law school in the future may find courses/units of study of interest in this thematic list
  • Students are strongly encouraged to list 8-10 courses/units of study on their initial list of requests and have those pre-approved with the home institution as well.

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Sydney. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Transportation Pass
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Excursions
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
July 23
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date.

July 24
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

July 28
Orientation

Mandatory University of Sydney Orientation will be held.

August 04
Classes Begin

Classes begin at University of Sydney on this day.

September 29 - October 03
School Break

University of Sydney is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held.

November 07
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at University of Sydney.

November 10 - 16
School Break

Study Week at the University of Sydney.

November 17 - 29
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at University of Sydney.

November 30
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$23,595
$23,595
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,600
$2,400
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$1,315
$1,315
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$200
$300
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$2,000
$3,800
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,950
$4,200
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$660
$2,600
TOTAL EXPENSES $31,320 $38,210