Universities and TAFEs in Sydney and New South Wales

Your guide to Universities, TAFEs and studying in New South Wales

New South Wales has a wide range of universities, each offering a variety of specialties. The entry requirements differ from institution to institution and The Good Universities Guide can help you find what you will need to get in.
Within the Sydney metro area, you’ll find two Group of Eight universities, plus a variety of TAFEs, private institutions and many other tertiary and vocational education providers. 

Studying in Sydney

Sydney is known for its iconic architecture, harbour views and lively inner-city neighbourhoods. After class there is always something happening as the city plays host to an endless list of festivals and events, including the Mardi Gras, Sydney Film Festival and Australian Fashion Week. The nightlife caters for all tastes — from regular opera, symphony and theatre performances in grand venues through to the rowdy nightclub strips of Oxford Street and Kings Cross. Thanks to Sydney's multicultural population, there are plenty of restaurants serving cheap food from around the globe.

Boasting more universities than any other Australian city, Sydney is the perfect destination for students seeking variety, offering just about everything — from from arts and classical studies to medicine and sciences. With regional institutions and campuses offering a greater selection of courses in agriculture and sub-fields such as viticulture.

Studying in regional NSW

If the big city isn't for you, the outdoor lifestyle and lower cost of living of regional New South Wales may appeal. A number of the state's university campuses are located along the eastern coastline and others lie to the west, so students can choose from rolling hills and farmland in the inland regions to great surfing and nightlife in the coastal centres.

Regional centres like Newcastle, Lismore and Wollongong offer the best of both worlds — a city feel without the crowds and high costs of Sydney. The country lifestyle of Wagga Wagga or perhaps a sea-change in sunny Coffs Harbour may also appeal. Smaller rural campuses have the advantage of feeling relaxed and friendly, and often have more of a community atmosphere than the city campuses.

List of Universities in New South Wales
Australian Catholic University
Charles Darwin University
Charles Sturt University
Curtin University
La Trobe University
Macquarie University
Southern Cross University
University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Sydney
University of Canberra
University of New England
University of Newcastle
UNSW
University of Tasmania
University of Technology Sydney
University of Wollongong
Victoria University
Western Sydney University
CQUniversity
Torrens University
University of Divinity
There is no one university that is best for all students, since different things matter to different people. Check out the Good Universities Guide's university ratings in Sydney and New South Wales to get a series of insights on Australian universities, and further help you decide where to study.

List of TAFEs in New South Wales