Our rankings
The University of Sydney is ranked 18th in the world and 2nd in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
We hold triple crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, placing us in the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
Students who are enrolled at another tertiary institution may apply to undertake one or more units of study (subjects) at the University of Sydney Business School to be credited towards their degree.
Many units listed in the University of Sydney Business School (Postgraduate) Handbook are open to cross-institutional applicants, pending departmental approval.
You must apply to the University of Sydney as well as to your home institution in order to do cross-institutional study.
Please Note. All SMBA coded units of study are not available for selection for Cross-Institutional study.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the same year.
Semester 2 - 15 July of the same year.
Late applications may be considered subject to availability of places. We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Semester 1 - 31 January of the same year.
Semester 2 - 15 July of the same year.
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - please check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
The University of Sydney Business School is a world-class business school at the forefront of global business and management education. Relevant and focused on today's business world, we are the only Australian business school to achieve membership to CEMS - the Global Alliance in Management Education in addition to international accreditation from AACSB and EQUIS.
“After five years working in investment banking and funds management, I wanted to extend my technical knowledge by undertaking the finance specialisation within the Master of Commerce.
“As a part-time student, I found my postgraduate studies enjoyable and appreciated the high-quality teaching provided by the University’s academic staff. The Business School’s flexible class schedules allowed me to balance full-time work and studies effectively.”
Emmanuel Vergara
Master of Commerce
Key Account Manager, Walsh & Co Asset Management
