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THE UNIVERSITY of SYDNEY
BASIC INFORMATION:
BRIEF HISTORY:
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Located in Sydney, New South Wales
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The University of Sydney's Motto, "Sidere mens eadem mutato," meaning "The stars change, but the mind remains the same."
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Student Population: Approximately 73,000 students
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Student-Faculty Ratio: Approximately 16:1
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Established in 1850 as the first university in Australia, through an Act of the New South Wales Legislative Council.
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The main campus was established in Camperdown/Darlington, with the Great Hall and Quadrangle completed in 1859.
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The university was founded on the principle of offering higher education to all individuals, regardless of religion or social class.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
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More than 100 undergraduate programs across diverse fields such as Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Engineering, Health and Medicine, Law, and Science.
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Students can combine majors from different faculties. For example, a student can major in Data Science and Media Studies with a minor in Philosophy.
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Minors typically consist of 36-48 credit points, while majors require 48-72 credit points, depending on the program.
ALUMNI:
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Nobel Prize Winners: 5
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Australian Prime Ministers: 7 Prime Ministers
SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:
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Clive James: Renowned writer and critic
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Dame Marie Bashir: Former Governor of New South Wales and psychiatrist
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Dr. Fiona Wood: Pioneering burns specialist and inventor of spray-on skin technology
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Germaine Greer: Influential feminist author and academic
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Malcolm Turnbull: Former Prime Minister of Australia
CAMPUS INFO:
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Kensington Campus is the main campus located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney
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3 Libraries across all the campuses
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The main campus sports a number of facilities, including restaurants, research facilities, and the renowned quantum computing labs
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The Paddington Campus is known to be art-centered, with Art studios, workshops, galleries, and creative and collaborative spaces
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