Why study with us?
The University of Sydney is world renowned for education, ranked 1st in Australia and 12th in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.
Study in acclaimed research institutes including the Australian Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology and the Charles Perkins Centre.
The Sydney Professional Certificate in Foundations in Higher Education is primarily designed to introduce university teachers to current principles, practices, debates and research in higher education.
Candidates are encouraged to develop scholarly, research-led approaches to teaching while engaging in activities and tasks aimed at cultivating critical reflection about higher education.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
University of Sydney staff or affiliates applying for a fee-waiver scholarship must provide (a) their staff or affiliate ID number, (b) a copy of their appointment contract (must be a minimum of one year), (c) all relevant academic transcripts, and (d – affiliates only) evidence that they will be teaching enrolled University of Sydney students during the applicant’s period of candidature.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Admission to candidature requires:
The Sydney Professional Certificate in Foundations in Higher Education has been designed to further the careers of teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policy makers within specific areas of education practice.
