University of Sydney, Public university in Sydney, Australia
The University of Sydney is a public research university in Sydney that consists of multiple buildings combining historic sandstone facades with modern facilities across its sprawling grounds. The site covers 72 hectares and includes lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, and green spaces surrounded by mature trees.
The university was founded in 1850 as the first higher education institution in Australia and began with three faculties: Arts, Law, and Medicine. Over the decades, the institution expanded to include science and engineering programs that solidified its reputation as a leading research university.
Students use the lawns and courtyards as meeting points between classes, where groups gather to study or share lunch together. The campus hosts over 200 clubs and interest groups that form a lively community and shape daily university life.
The buildings are spread across the grounds, so it helps to look at a site map beforehand to locate key facilities. The campus offers plenty of outdoor seating areas that work well for studying or relaxing, especially during warmer months.
The grounds include a colorful graffiti tunnel that serves as a creative outlet for students and is regularly repainted with new artwork. The libraries hold millions of resources, including rare manuscripts and digital collections accessible to researchers worldwide.
Location: Sydney
Inception: 1850
Website: https://sydney.edu.au
GPS coordinates: -33.88750,151.19000
Latest update: December 4, 2025 06:35
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Gilgamesh
358 m
University of Sydney Quadrangle
210 m
Charles Perkins Centre
601 m
Seymour Centre
346 m
Nicholson Museum
153 m
Jacaranda, University of Sydney
173 m
Great Hall of the University of Sydney
251 m
Chau Chak Wing Museum
249 m
Macleay Museum
313 m
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Admission Block
722 m
Trocadero Picture Palace
716 m
The Women's College building, Newtown
475 m
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Victoria & Albert Pavilions
726 m
University Oval, Sydney
464 m
John Woolley Building
381 m
Hollis Park
852 m
University of Sydney Footbridge Theatre
366 m
The Vanguard
679 m
University Art Gallery
269 m
Individuals
60 m
The Student
232 m
Graffiti tunnel
299 m
Chau Chak Wing Museum
252 m
Statue, Work of art
255 m
Work of art, sculpture
80 m
Wallaba
240 m
Peter Nicol Russell
436 m
Dr Ben Teh
115 mReviews
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