The University of Sydney (USyd), Australia’s first university, is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities worldwide and is a proud member of the Group of Eight, Australia’s premier research-intensive universities. With a legacy of excellence in education and research, USyd continues to lead through innovation, community impact, and global partnerships.
Research Excellence
- Ranked 25th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- World-leading research in:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Public Health
- Agriculture
- Biomedical Sciences
- Quantum Technology
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems
- Digital Technologies & Software Engineering
- Photonics & Advanced Manufacturing
Recognised as a national leader in entrepreneurship and research commercialisation:
- Ranked #1 in Australia for active licences, options, and assignments
- One of Australia’s most successful startup incubators
Strategic Engagement with India
USyd recognises India as a critical partner in education, research, and innovation. Engagement is driven by three priorities:
- Deepening Research Links – Building capacity with Indian institutions, fostering commercialisation, and delivering sustainable outcomes.
- Increasing Indian Research Students – Attracting top Indian scholars to enrich Sydney’s academic community.
- Providing Mobility Opportunities – Study abroad programs, field schools, Industry and Community Project Units (ICPUs), internships, and short-term research placements for its students across India.
Today, 80+ USyd researchers are collaborating on joint projects across India in health, environmental sciences, energy, sustainability, agriculture, and entrepreneurship.
Innovation – Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA)
The University of Sydney, in partnership with the Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Government, has commenced work on the $780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA).
- A 36,000 sqm facility co-located with the $1 billion redevelopment of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
- Brings together 1,200+ researchers, clinicians, start-ups, and industry partners
- Includes wet laboratories, a biobank, clean rooms, high-performance computing, and advanced imaging, bioinformatics, and genetic research facilities
- Designed to attract and retain world-class researchers, provide training for future health professionals, and create new career opportunities
The SBA will act as the biomedical anchor of Tech Central, Australia’s largest innovation precinct, ensuring strong integration with deep-tech sectors such as AI, robotics, and data science.
For industry partners, the SBA offers access to talent, clinical trial infrastructure, and pathways for co-developing and commercialising new technologies, it strengthens Sydney’s position in the global health and innovation economy.
Energy Transition & Sustainability
The University of Sydney is advancing Australia’s clean energy transition through specialised centres, including the Net Zero Institute, Sydney Nano Institute, Centre for Future Energy Networks, Centre for Sustainable Energy Development, Centre for Wind, Waves and Water, Waste Transformation Research Hub and Sydney Environment Institute.
- Since July 2022, all University of Sydney activities have been powered by renewable electricity through a Power Purchase Agreement
- Supports the University’s target of net zero emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030
- Research strengths in green hydrogen, advanced solar, waste-to-fuel recycling, and eco-active materials
- Supported by $2.78m ARENA funding for tandem solar cell development
- Spinouts include:
- Gelion – renewable energy storage batteries.
- Licella – global plastic-to-fuel recycling plants.
- PlasmaLeap – patented e-fuels technology.
USyd connects scientists, engineers, and social researchers to deliver cross-disciplinary sustainability solutions, positioning Australia as a leader in clean-tech innovation and commercialisation.
Industry 4.0 – Sydney Manufacturing Hub
The Sydney Manufacturing Hub is the University of Sydney’s facility for additive manufacturing and advanced materials processing, supporting applications in health, defence, transport, mining, oil and gas, and construction.
- Provides concept-to-production capability across metals, ceramics, and polymers
- Technologies include Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM), Electron Beam Melting (EMB), Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), and vat photopolymerisation
- Facilities include heat treatment, advanced CAD design, precision finishing, and characterisation tools
- Breakthrough example: 3D-printed tin-bronze (Cu-10Sn) alloys with higher strength and ductility than conventional casting
The Sydney Manufacturing Hub combines world-class research facilities with industry collaboration, enabling innovation, commercialisation, and the development of sovereign manufacturing capabilities under the Industry 4.0 agenda.
