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Your social media touchpoints to the University

Stay connected no matter where you are

From TikTok to Insta, we've put together a comprehensive list of the University’s official presence on social so you won't miss a thing.

Check out this list of the University’s social media presence, so you can keep connected with the University, and keep up with the memes.

1. TikTok

Yes, it’s official. We’re on TikTok! (…and we weren’t the last Australian uni to join!)

Your gateway to USYD’s take on the latest trends, dances, challenges and so much more. Here, you will find things to fill up your knowledge reserve, snapshots of our beautiful campus, POVs from your fellow students, and relatable student moments.

Give it a follow and tag us, you don’t want to miss your next chance to go viral. 

2. Facebook

With more than 400,000 followers, the official University of Sydney Facebook account is the place to find your online campus community. 

Here, you will stay up to date with the latest campus news and events, get an insight into what our student clubs and societies are getting up to and stay connected with your fellow students from around the world. There may even be the occasional meme. 

Follow us and join our online community.

3. WeChat

Logo of WeChat social media platform

The University of Sydney's WeChat account is the official information hub for all our prospective and current Chinese-speaking students. 

Moving across the world to study is both exciting and daunting. This platform will help you plan for a smooth transition to start your degree. From the nitty-gritty of the application process to accepting your offer and onboarding – your journey to Sydney and to the world of rich student experience at the University starts here. 

To keep up to date with news and announcements from the University, simply scan the QR code below to follow us on WeChat.

The QR code of official usyd wechat account

There are three more social avenues for Chinese-speaking students (scan the QR codes below to follow and find out, from left to right):

  1. Centre in China WeChat account

For all our current Chinese-speaking students and alumni, our Centre in China WeChat account is your one-stop platform to stay up to date with our latest news, activities, and opportunities happening in China, as well as research and student life in Sydney. 

       2. Student Experience WeChat mini program

A dedicated community to support the pre-commencement and onboarding of prospective students.

       3. Alumni WeChat mini program

A program to help you stay connected with fellow USyd alumni in China.

The QR codes of centre in china, student experience, and alumni wechat accounts

4. Instagram

Your one-stop showreel to discover the University of Sydney through our students’ lens. Words can't describe the beauty of our campus and people, so check out our Instagram to see it described through photography, art and video. You’ll be inspired to experience it yourself! Whether you’re interested in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Science or Arts, our popular student story takeovers will also give you an insight into what studying at Sydney is really like. 

Tag us @sydney_uni and use the hashtag #usyd to be featured, we would love to see your discoveries. A small tip – see if you can discover somewhere to expand this list of top Instagram spots on campus

Follow to see what our students are up to. 

5. LinkedIn

As Australia’s number 1 university in graduate employability, we take pride in all our alumni and their endeavours beyond the University halls.

Our LinkedIn platform aims to shine a light on our student achievements, as well as academic and research excellence. Connect with the University on LinkedIn to join a great online network and community for USyd students and alumni – you might just meet your next employer!

Here, you’ll be inspired by our graduates and researchers who are impacting and solving our world’s most pressing challenges across industries and countries on all scales and forms. 

Follow to stay up to date with our industry news and events.

6. Twitter

The University of Sydney Twitter account is the official voice of our academic community – you'll probably even see some of your own lecturers featured every now and again! Ranked first in Australia and second in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, our Sydney researchers are leading and paving the way in research excellence. 

Twitter is the place to stay informed about the University’s latest research developments, connect with industry partners and keep in touch with academics around the world.  

Follow and use #usyd and tag @sydney_uni to engage with us. 


Last updated: 28 January 2022

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28 July 2021

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