International students
Study health in Australia at the University of Sydney
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Home to the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach, Sydney is one of the most liveable cities in the world. You'll find the people welcoming and the lifestyle vibrant and diverse. It's the perfect place for international students to complete a degree in medicine and health.
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and attracts people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds from around the world.
One-third of the health workforce in New South Wales is comprised of University of Sydney alumni, so you’re likely to find yourself working alongside our alumni wherever your clinical placements take you.
We are both Australia's oldest university and highly ranked for our quality education and research. Our consistent ranking among the top 20 universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025) confirms our reputation for excellent research and discovery, learning experience, employability, global engagement and sustainability.
This information is designed to help you explore a wide-range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options available at the University of Sydney.*
We have courses to suit every career stage, from recent school leavers and professionals looking to specialise, right through to people looking for a career change.
We also offer a range of scholarships for international students which can bring you closer to your goals in education and your future career in medicine and health.
*Please refer to individual degree requirements to identify the relevant units of study through the majors, minors, programs, specialisations, streams and much more available to suit your interests.
Each year we attract a large number of students from overseas wishing to pursue a career as doctors, dentists and physiotherapists.
If you're interested in a future in one of these professions, check out the postgraduate degrees below:
Because most medicine and health courses are regulated by medical and health boards in Australia, you will need to have your Australian qualifications assessed in your home country when you return to your home country.
You may need to undertake an exam, a criminal history check as well as prove your language skills and then apply for a practising licence. Before undertaking a professional health course in Australia, please check the registration requirements of your home country.
Graduates of many of our degrees are eligible to apply for registration as a health professional in Australia.
Still have questions? Find out everything you need to know about studying at Sydney.
Australian schools have an unmatched international reputation for quality of education. They exhibit cultural diversity, and are located in beautiful, livable cities. Studying in Australia has allowed me to pursue the degree I have always wanted, while also providing me the opportunity to live abroad and travel.
Doctor of Dental Medicine student from Ontario, Canada
