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Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning

Top 20 in the world for Architecture/Built Environment*

As one of Australia’s top-ranked schools in the field of architecture/built environment,* we strive for intellectual excellence, creative thinking and evidence-based research.

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Study architecture, design and planning

As one of Australia’s top-ranked schools in the field of architecture/built environment,* we have been leading the way in teaching and research across architecture, design and planning for 100 years.

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Our research

We combine outstanding labs and resources, world-renowned researchers and the flexibility and support required for exciting and innovative research.

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Industry and community

By collaborating with us, you'll have access to our world-class facilities, research expertise and professional consulting services, in addition to continuing education for your staff.

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Our people

Our academics push the boundaries of knowledge to become leading architects, designers and urban planners.

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Tin Sheds Gallery

The Tin Sheds Gallery provides a platform for public debate about the role of architecture, design and planning in contemporary society through the production of research-led exhibitions, publications and related activities.

Latest news

02 February 2021

Academic Benjamin Tang in the lab working on COVID-19

How universities will contribute to the major events of 2021

University of Sydney Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Duncan Ivison discusses how universities will contribute to the major themes of 2021 - from COVID to climate.

15 January 2021

What lies beneath

Tin Sheds Gallery, School of Architecture, Design & Planning presents Thresholds, an exhibition of collaborative work by Sydney-based artists Julia Davis and Lisa Jones. Curated by Claire Taylor, Thresholds explores ideas of transience and place.

16 December 2020

'Same old housing' not right for modern Australia

New research finds that new homes being built in Australia are failing to meet the changing needs of Australia's diverse population in terms of the size and form of dwellings, tenure options and their affordability.

15 December 2020

Make Sense

The energy and activity that normally fills the Wilkinson building moved into a virtual space this year, allowing students to showcase their work in a new dynamic form with a wide audience. The Architecture and Design Graduate Exhibition is now available to view online.

09 December 2020

Innovation ensures equity and enables teaching during COVID

A multidisciplinary project featuring Bachelor of Design Computing students, expanded learning opportunities for Sydney Medical Program students and ensured equity for rural-based students by redeveloping an out-dated teaching module.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020

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