Study in Sydney

Overview 

On the east coast of Australia Sydney is located. It is the New South Wales’ capital, the largest city in Australia having a strategic position in hosting its astonishing harbor which is the port that is fundamental in the South Pacific.

For its harbor having lots of yachts like high towering sail structure, in addition to having the iconic Opera House and other constructions distinguished by fascinating designs, the city is always full of life around the clock.

The city is famous for its delicious food, arts, beautiful scene and has been Australia’s most multiple and cosmopolitan city, at a time had been a British colony of being out of popularity.

The city was received the name Sydney after the name of British home secretary Lord Sydney, which was the oldest European settlement in 1788 when the British settlement started.

The area of Sydney reaches about 12,368 km² hosting a population estimated at 5,367,206 according to 2020’ census.  The city has a number of ethnicities living together peacefully which are: English, Australian, Chinese, Irish, Scottish, Italian, Indian and Lebanese.

The local government of Sydney consists of councils and administers Acts of Parliament enacted by the federal and states governments at a local level having the authority to pass laws. 

Living Expenses List

The cost of living for one student in Sydney is estimated at $4,000 a month. The housing and commodities are to be estimated at $ 5000 a month. 

The Culture in Sydney

It has many cultures which are dynamic. The individual cultures combine the Sydney mosaic focused on ethnic, cultural, artistic, linguistic and religious communities constituted by lots of incoming immigrations of many cultural attitudes. 

Arts and cultural events in Sydney are diversified like: Australian Museum, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir ST Theatre, Cultural Walk and Campbell town Heritage... So the culture is unique and all cultures of different ethnicities have the right to participate in any event on equal foot without discrimination.

Weather and Environment

It is known for its fiery dams, Triassic rocks and the weird volcanic neck. The Hawkesbury sandstone is found in abundance which is about 180 meters thick, besides current fossil riverbeds, shale lenses located through rocks to give the cliffs an interesting geological sight. 

The weather is nice and moderate in winter; while in summer the climate is sunny, warm and suitable for going outdoors. From June to August the climate is moderate, when the temperatures are between 20 – 27 ⁰c (70 – 90⁰F), but the coolest time in Sydney is during July as temperatures reach between13 - 17⁰ c (56 - 62^o F). The most rain to fall is in June.

Work in Sydney

International students can work in Sydney while they are studying. The number of working hours are up to 40 hours every two weeks, and for unlimited hours in times of holidays and breaks.

A student, on a student visa, is supposed to make a wage of, at minimum, $19 an hour, i.e. $750 every 38 hours a week without tax for working on – campus and off – campus while studying at university of full time study.

The prominent jobs that are popular for international students are: Bartending, waitressing, catering, babysitting, retailing and food delivery. Students can also work in teaching by giving classes to their peers in return of money if they are able to, which is considered an on – campus private job as well.

The Districts of Sydney

The main districts of Sydney are: The northwestern local government areas of: Black town, Cumberland, Parramatta and the Hills Shire.

The Universities in Sydney

Sydney has on its territories six Australian universities, and holds in total 35 Australian university campuses surrounding the city of Sydney. The universities have at least 100,000 international students. The universities are: Sydney · Western Sydney University · Australian Catholic University · Charles Sturt University · CQ University · Curtin University · La Trobe University · Macquarie.