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Sydney Conservatorium of Music

More than a century of music excellence

Be challenged, inspired and engaged as a 21st century musician in our vibrant community of musicians, researchers and educators.

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Secure your place at uni early

Did you know you can apply to study at the Con before you get your ATAR? If you’ve got the talent and the dedication, we want you.

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Study music

From Haydn to hip-hop, film scores and jazz, you can enjoy a breadth of musical study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music that prepares you for a broad range of careers.

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Our research

Our researchers advance music studies in all its forms through artistic exploration, music scholarship and fieldwork.

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Industry and community

Connect with us to access our excellent facilities, research expertise and some of the best musicians in Australia.

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Our people

Our staff are award-winning scholars and acclaimed musicians with strong industry connections in Australia and around the world.

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The Conservatorium of Music is home to five performance venues of outstanding acoustic and architectural quality.

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Facts & figures

#1 in Australia and 15th in the world for Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
#2 globally, in Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2020

Latest news

11 September 2020

Sue W Music Composition Prize winner announced

As part of an initiative to support female composers, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the University of Sydney is delighted to announce the winner of the 2020 prize.

03 September 2020

Composing Women

Despite shutdowns and constraints due to Covid-19, our Composing Women program has continued to thrive. Check out what our postgraduate students have been up to over the last 6 months.

01 September 2020

Louis Leimbach and Oliver Leimbach of the Sydney indie pop band Lime Cordiale

Sydney Con grad: classically trained musician turns pop rock star

Lime Cordiale lead singer, Oliver Leimbach, reflects on how his education in classical music helped launch his career in pop music.

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