Top 9 reasons to live and study in Sydney
1. Live in a high-ranking city
Sydney is among the Top 10 cities for students, ranked by the 2023 QS Best Student Cities Ranking.
This ranking, designed to highlight the most attractive cities for international students, is based on five key categories, including desirability by students, affordability, diversity, safety and graduate employment opportunities.
2. So much to explore
There is always something new to explore and discover in Sydney. You can visit famous landmarks here, including the iconic Sydney Opera House and Queen Victoria Building and climb the Harbour Bridge.
You can experience outdoor beach culture in the stunning beachside suburbs of Bondi Beach and Manly. Manly beach was one of two Australian beaches named in TripAdvisor’s Top 15 beaches on the planet and came second in the Top 10 beaches in the South Pacific.
In Sydney, you can also access beautiful natural green spaces both in the city and outside, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands.
You can enjoy a beach walk from Bondi to Coogee, take a bushwalk or hike or see Australia’s wildlife at Taronga Zoo or Sydney Zoo.
Sydney is also an excellent place for a weekend road trip. Venture out to witness the world’s whitest sand in Jervis Bay, trek along coastal cliffs in the Royal National Park or view the spectacular Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains.
If you prefer indoor activities, you can spend hours at various shopping centres around the city, museums, theatres and the Sydney Aquarium.
3. Great weather
Sydney has one of the best climates in Australia with hot summers and mildly cold winters with plenty of sunshine. The weather allows people to explore nature and participate in outdoor activities such as cycling, surfing and hiking throughout the year.
4. Delicious food and drink
Sydney has plenty of award-winning restaurants and cafes with new places to eat opening all year round. Many suburbs run food festivals and markets selling unique and authentic dishes and products.
You will find restaurants serving dishes from every culture around the world. Whether you’re in the mood for pizza, pho’, wonton noodle soup, kebabs, sushi or tacos, you will find many cultural dishes available to try in Sydney.
If you would like to cook at home for you and your friends, you can also purchase products from around the world at your local supermarket as well as access fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.
Sydneysiders love coffee and there’s no shortage of cafes in the city and suburbs.
5. Exciting events calendar
Every week, Sydney has exciting events to offer. From musicals, theatre, and art exhibitions to food festivals, markets and sporting events. When you choose to study in Sydney, you also choose it's vibrant lifestyle.
Some of the major events include The Sydney Festival, Vivid Sydney Festival, Mardi Gras, the Royal Easter Show and Sculpture by the Sea with many being free to join.
6. Plenty of employment opportunities
Sydney is considered to be Australia’s financial and business capital. Most multinational corporations operating in Australia have their regional headquarters based in Sydney, so when you study in Sydney, you also get access to first-class professional opportunities across a diverse range of industries. According to the 2019-2020 ABS Australian Industry report, NSW has the highest percentage of employment at 3.8 million persons nationwide (33.3%).
Many schools offer internships in large corporations to help you gain work experience before you graduate as well as networking opportunities to connect you with industry experts and like-minded people.
7. Easy to get around
The public transport system of trains and buses in Sydney makes it easy for people to get to the CBD, surrounding suburbs and other neighbouring regions such as Newcastle and the Blue Mountains. Sydney recently completed its Tram line that runs through the centre of the city from Chinatown to Circular Quay. You can also catch a ferry to the city and beachside suburbs, allowing you to see our beautiful harbour along your journey.
All public transport can be easily accessed with an Opal transport card.
8. A friendly and diverse community
Sydney is a very culturally diverse city with over 4 out of 10 residents born overseas. Chinatown in the city hosts cultural events throughout the year, such as Lunar New Year and the Dragon Boat Race.
Greek, Italian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese and many other cultures invite the whole community to celebrate their special cultural days.
9. You can feel safe
Sydney is generally considered to be a very safe city. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Safe Cities Index 2021, Sydney is the 4th safest city globally, ranked across digital, health, infrastructure, environmental and personal security. Think Sydney might be the right city for you?
Think Sydney might be the right city for you? Learn more about the great facilities and services available at our KBS Sydney campus or read our complete guide to studying in Australia.
