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 Business School or the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, studying international security, government and international relations, and economics and political economy, as well as marketing, business, and finance. Additional information can be found in the
Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 2023.
Curriculum: Within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 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. Please refer to the
Postgraduate units of study for 2023 course offerings.
The
University of Sydney Business School features the
Centre for International Security Studies, which offers units examining both traditional and emerging aspects of security, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The Faculty also offers units in economics, business, marketing finance, transport studies, and workplace and organizational studies.
Exchange students typically enroll for 4 units per semester, for a total of 24 credit points.
More Information:
Transfer of Credit: All exchange students from the Elliott School are required to be enrolled at the University of Sydney as full-time students. Students must earn the equivalent of a B grade or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students may earn up to 10 transfer credits from the partner for the Elliott School M.A. programs.
- 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.
Housing: The University of Sydney has some on-campus accommodations for students. Information regarding accommodation options is available online from the
Student Accommodation Service.
Tuition and Fees: Elliott School graduate tuition and fees are payable directly to GW and are based on 10 credit hours.
Important Application Information
Students must meet with their study abroad advisor prior to the study abroad deadline for their applications to be considered.
The Office of Graduate Student Services will review all applications received for each exchange program and will nominate students for available exchange positions based on the quality of the application materials submitted. Students who are nominated must complete applications with exchange partners as directed to be accepted and enrolled in the program. Due to the limited exchange spots available, the Office of Graduate Student Services strongly encourages students to apply to a backup program in the event they are not selected for nomination.
