Welcome to Sydney

Sydney is Australia’s largest city, renowned for its warm, sunny climate, surf beaches and landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and our iconic sparkling harbour.

Sydney Harbour

Your new life in our city

Sydney is a very relaxed city, with a multi-cultural vibe, wide-reaching public transport network, and myriad opportunities for great eating out, theatre, opera, dance and art. Plus, there are markets, festivals, shopping, sporting events and much, much more. You will discover more about Sydney’s unique lifestyle with each day you spend here but to get you started, we'd also like to help you adjust to your new life in our city.

Whether you are travelling alone or with your family or pets, let us help you make your transition to life in Sydney as easy as possible. Visit Living and Working in Sydney (external site), produced by the NSW government, is packed with information and useful advice regarding life in our vibrant city. Welcome!

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.