The University of Sydney

Campus Summary

Experience transformative academic experiences with the award-winning Academic Insights programme by Immerse at the University of Sydney. Learn from talented and passionate tutors who are educators at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge and experience student life like an undergraduate at the University of Sydney while exploring iconic sites and engaging in cultural activities.

St Paul’s College sits amongst beautiful gardens at the heart of the University of Sydney and its impressive facilities include a library with a 16th century rare book collection, an oval for cricket and rugby games, a large gym, cafes and a dining hall that was recently rated as one of the top 15 finest dining halls in the world! The university is ideally placed to explore Sydney’s iconic landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Garden, as well as Sydney’s famous white-sand beaches – perfect for surfing and those barbies on the beach!

About Academic Insights Course – Sydney

Academic Insights is taught by expert tutors from the Universites of Oxford and Cambridge who will travel to Sydney from the UK to lead the course, offering exceptional teaching quality to students around the world. The programme in Sydney is delivered in the following subjects across the 13-15 and 16-18 age groups to suit different education levels: Business Management, Creative Writing, Engineering, International Relations, Medicine, Psychology, and Veterinary Sciences.

For 10 days from the 3rd -14th of January, you will explore novel concepts and share ideas in small groups of like-minded and ambitious peers from around the world. You will be guided by expert tutors who have honed their expertise through teaching undergraduate students at world-class universities, including the universities of Cambridge and Oxford.

Immerse are also proud to offer an exceptional social programme which provides an exhilarating tour of Sydney. This includes activities like a cruise around Sydney Harbour, a sports tournament on Manly Beach and a murder mystery night in the college.

There is also a full-day excursion during the programme to explore the iconic landmarks Sydney has to offer, including Sydney Opera House, the Australian Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Campus Highlights

• Australia's number one ranked and oldest university
• Located close to Sydney's popular tourist attractions and beaches
• Situated in extensive, beautiful grounds and gardens
• 10 nights' accommodation (single/private bedrooms)
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner in traditional dining hall
• Visits to iconic landmarks: Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour and the Taronga Zoo
• Cultural and social activities including Australian football, cricket and BBQs
• Library and on-site cafe
• Large gym and outdoor oval for rugby and cricket matches
• 24/7 supervision and pastoral support
• Free WiFi