University of Sydney, Sydney

Name: University of Sydney
Address: University of Sydney, 2006, Sydney, 2006, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9351 2222

#394 among attractions in Sydney

Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools

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Facts and practical information

The University of Sydney is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850 as Australia's first university, it is regarded as one of the world's leading universities. The university is one of Australia's six sandstone universities. The university comprises eight academic faculties and university schools, through which it offers bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 33°53'19"S, 151°11'17"E

Address

University of Sydney, 2006Inner West (Camperdown)Sydney 2006 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9351 2222

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Day trips

University of Sydney – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carriageworks, Broadway Shopping Centre, Central Park, Camperdown Cemetery.

0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Carriageworks, Sydney
12 min walk • Carriageworks, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary arts and culture. This dynamic venue, once part of the Eveleigh Rail Yards, has been transformed into a hub for artistic expression and innovation.
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Broadway Shopping Centre, Sydney
13 min walk • Broadway Shopping Centre is a dynamic retail hub nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This bustling complex serves as a one-stop destination for shoppers, offering a diverse selection of stores, eateries, and entertainment options.
0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art gallery
Central Park, Sydney
21 min walk • Central Park is a vibrant and contemporary shopping centre located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. It stands as a modern hub of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a unique shopping experience in the bustling city.
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
Camperdown Cemetery, Sydney
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Newtown, Sydney, Camperdown Cemetery stands as a serene and historical oasis amidst the urban bustle. Established in the mid-19th century, this cemetery is not just a final resting place for the departed but a significant heritage site that...
~890 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nicholson Museum, Sydney
5 min walk • The Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney closed permanently in February 2020. It was an archaeological museum home to the Nicholson Collection, the largest collection of antiquities in both Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.
~1750 ftNE
Park
Victoria Park, Sydney
9 min walk • Victoria Park is a 9-hectare urban park situated on the corner of Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown, in the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park is located adjacent to The University of Sydney and the Broadway Shopping Centre.
~1280 ftN
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Macleay Museum, Sydney
7 min walk • The Macleay Museum at The University of Sydney, is a natural history museum located on the University's Camperdown campus, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
0.4 miW
Memorial
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
10 min walk • The Victoria and Albert Pavilions are jointly heritage-listed public hospital buildings within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital at Missenden Road, Camperdown, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
~1060 ftN
Park, Gothic Revival architecture
University of Sydney Quadrangle, Sydney
6 min walk • The University of Sydney Quadrangle is a prominent quadrangle formed through the construction of several Sydney sandstone buildings located...
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
18 min walk • The White Rabbit Gallery is a contemporary art museum located in the inner city Sydney suburb of Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia, which exhibits selections from the White Rabbit Collection of 21st-century Chinese contemporary art.
0.6 miN
Area
Glebe, Sydney
17 min walk • Glebe is an inner-western suburb of Sydney. Glebe is located 3 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney, in the Inner West region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Sydney?

Nearby attractions include Sydney University Lawn Tennis Club, Sydney (3 min walk), Nicholson Museum, Sydney (5 min walk), University of Sydney Quadrangle, Sydney (6 min walk), City Road, Sydney (6 min walk).

How to get to University of Sydney by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Sydney:

Bus

Sydney University Footbridge • Lines: 438 (8 min walk)
Ross Street • Lines: 438 (8 min walk)

Train

Macdonaldtown (15 min walk)
Redfern (17 min walk)

Light rail

Glebe • Lines: L1 (21 min walk)
Exhibition Centre • Lines: L1 (27 min walk)