University of Sydney facts for kids
Latin: Universitas Sidneiensis | |
Motto | Sidere mens eadem mutato (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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Literal: Though the constellations change, the mind is universal Meaning: The traditions of the older universities of the Northern Hemisphere are continued here in the Southern |
Type | Public |
Established | 1850 |
Endowment | A$829 million] (2011) |
Chancellor | Position Vacant |
Vice-Chancellor | Michael Spence |
Visitor | The Governor of New South Wales ex officio |
Administrative staff
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3,081 (FTE academic, 2008) |
Students | 49,020 (2011) |
Undergraduates | 32,393 (2011) |
Postgraduates | 16,627 (2011) |
Location |
Sydney
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Australia
33°53′16″S 151°11′14″E / 33.88778°S 151.18722°E |
Campus | Urban, parks |
Colours | Red, Yellow & Blue |
Affiliations | Group of Eight, APRU, ASAIHL, WUN |
Website | sydney.edu.au |
The University of Sydney is a public university in Sydney, Australia. The main campus is in the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania. In 2011, it had 32,393 undergraduate and 16,627 graduate students.
The University of Sydney is organised into sixteen faculties and schools. They offer bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees. The univsersity often ranks amongst the best universities in Australia and Oceania. In 2012, it was ranked 39th in the world; 3rd in Australia, behind Australian National University (24th) and the University of Melbourne (36th) in the 2012 QS World University Rankings.
Images for kids
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The Sydney University Regiment forming a guard of honour for the visit of the Duke of York (later George VI) to the university in 1927
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The Main Quadrangle building
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Former jacaranda tree in the Main Quadrangle
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The Great Tower as seen from the Main Quadrangle
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The Madsen Building (former headquarters of CSIRO)
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The Great Tower on the eastern side of the Main Quadrangle
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Lake Northam in Victoria Park
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The Main Quadrangle building of the University of Sydney
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The interior of the Main Quadrangle South Wing
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Sídney para niños