The Academic Board oversees all academic activities and matters at the University.
The Academic Board has the principal responsibility to encourage and maintain the highest standards in teaching, scholarship and research, and to safeguard the academic freedom of the University. It reports to the Senate, the University's principal governing authority.
The University of Sydney (Academic Board) Rule 2017 outlines the functions, constitution, meeting procedures and standing committees for the Academic Board.
| Meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
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| Tuesday 3 March (17 February) | 1–3pm |
| Tuesday 14 April (31 March) | 1–3pm |
| Tuesday 2 June (19 May) | 1–3pm |
| Tuesday 21 July (7 July) | 1–3pm |
| Tuesday 8 September (25 August) | 1–3pm |
| Tuesday 24 November (10 November) | 1–3pm |
| Meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
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| Tuesday 2 March (16 February) | 1pm–3.30pm |
| Tuesday 13 April (30 March) | 1pm–3.30pm |
| Tuesday 8 June (25 May) | 1pm–3.30pm |
| Tuesday 27 July (13 July) | 1pm–3.30pm |
| Tuesday 21 September (7 September) | 1pm–3.30pm |
| Tuesday 30 November (16 November) | 1pm–3.30pm |
The composition of the Academic Board is defined by Part 3 of the University of Sydney (Academic Board) Rule 2017, and currently includes:
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (x12) |
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| University of Sydney Business School (x8) |
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| Faculty of Engineering (x8) |
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| Faculty of Medicine and Health (x16) |
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| Faculty of Science (x12) |
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| Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning (x4) |
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| Sydney Law School (x4) |
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| Sydney Conservatorium of Music (x4) |
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| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (x4) |
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| University of Sydney Business School (x2) |
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| Faculty of Engineering (x2) |
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| Faculty of Medicine and Health (x4) |
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| Faculty of Science (x4) |
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| Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning (x2) |
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| Sydney Law School (x2) |
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| Sydney Conservatorium of Music (x2) |
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Four committees assist and advise the Academic Board in ensuring the maintenance of the highest standards and quality in teaching, scholarship and research in the University of Sydney.
| Meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 10 February (27 January) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 10 March (24 February) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 5 May (21 April) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 26 May (12 May) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 23 June (9 June) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 14 July (30 June) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 11 August (28 July) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 22 September (8 September) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 6 October (22 September) | 10am – 12pm |
| Tuesday 3 November (20 October) | 10am – 12pm |
| Meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 February (19 January) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 16 February (2 February) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 9 March (23 February) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 6 April (23 March) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 27 April (13 April) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 18 May (4 May) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 15 June (1 June) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 6 July (22 June) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 3 August (20 July) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 24 August (10 August) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 5 October (21 September) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 2 November (19 October) | 10am–12pm |
The Academic Quality Committee assists the Academic Board in ensuring the
maintenance of the highest standards and quality in teaching, scholarship and
research at the University of Sydney.
| Meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 27 January (13 January) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 17 February (3 February) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 17 March (3 March) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 28 April (14 April) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 19 May (5 May) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 16 June (2 June) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 7 July (23 June) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 4 August (21 July) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 25 August (11 August) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 22 September (8 September) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 27 October (13 October) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 17 November (3 November) | 2–4pm |
| Meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 February (19 January) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 16 February (2 February) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 16 March (2 March) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 6 April (23 March) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 4 May (20 April) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 25 May (11 May) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 22 June (8 June) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 13 July (29 June) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 10 August (27 July) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 14 September (31 August) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 5 October (21 September) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 26 October (12 October) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 9 November (26 October) | 2–4pm |
The Academic Standards and Policy Committee assists and advises the Academic Board in ensuring the maintenance of the highest standards and quality in teaching, scholarship and research in the University of Sydney.
| 2026 meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 February (20 January) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 24 February (10 February) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 24 March (10 March) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 21 April (7 April) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 12 May (28 April) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 9 June (26 May) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 30 June (16 June) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 28 July (14 July) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 18 August (4 August) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 15 September (1 September) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 20 October (6 October) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 10 November (27 October) | 10am–12pm |
| Meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
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| Tuesday 9 February (27 January) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 23 February (9 February) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 23 March (9 March) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 20 April (6 April) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 11 May (27 April) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 1 June (18 May) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 29 June (15 June) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 20 July (6 July) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 17 August (3 August) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 7 September (24 August) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 19 October (5 October) | 10am–12pm |
| Tuesday 16 November (2 November) | 10am–12pm |
The Graduate Studies Committee advises the Academic Board about resolutions, policy and procedures relating to postgraduate study at the University.
| 2026 meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
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| Tuesday 3 February (20 January) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 24 February (10 February) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 24 March (10 March) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 21 April (7 April) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 12 May (28 April) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 9 June (26 May) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 30 June (16 June) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 28 July (14 July) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 18 August (4 August) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 15 September (1 September) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 20 October (6 October) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 10 November (27 October) | 2–4pm |
| Meeting date (deadline for papers) | Meeting time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 9 February (27 January) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 23 February (9 February) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 23 March (9 March) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 20 April (6 April) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 11 May (27 April) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 1 June (18 May) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 29 June (15 June) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 20 July (6 July) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 17 August (3 August) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 7 September (24 August) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 19 October (5 October) | 2–4pm |
| Tuesday 16 November (2 November) | 2–4pm |
The Undergraduate Studies Committee advises the Academic Board about resolutions, policy and procedures relating to undergraduate study at the University and determines undergraduate matters, including the approval of new and amended courses.
In addition to the various policies and procedures approved by the Academic Board, the Academic Board also approves certain standards and develops guidelines in a range of areas.
The Coursework Policy 2021 makes reference to the following admissions criteria, which may be faculty-specific but which must be approved by the Academic Board.
As referenced in Part 7 of the Coursework Policy 2021
Mathematics as referenced in clause 18 of the Coursework Policy 2021
Admissions Standards - English Language Proficiency as referenced in Parts 5 and 6 of the Coursework Policy 2021 and Part 2 of the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2026:
As referenced in clause 17, 18 and 62 of the Coursework Policy 2021
As referenced in clause 15(3) of the Coursework Policy 2021
As referenced in clause 13(2) of the Coursework Policy 2021
The Academic Board has authority to approve a range of matters related to Higher Degrees by Research and also develops guidelines in this area.
The Academic Board has authority to approve a range of matters related to teaching and curriculum issues, as listed below:
The Academic Board Guideline – Grade Descriptors (pdf, 45KB) lists the various codes that are in use or have historically been used for student results. The Flexsis grades provided were in use until 31 December 2014.