Master of Architecture
The University of Sydney
Priority 2 (Medium)
Places nearly full (not over-allocated)|Visa Approval Time: 4-8 weeks queuing for processing
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
- Total Tuition Fee100,352 AUD
- Fee Per Academic Year50,176 AUD
- Course Duration2.0 Year (104 weeks)
- Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
This degree operates with a series of studios with projects that emphasise research, design and vision. Your work is defined by industry practice, surveying the social, environmental, practical and aesthetic needs of the brief, working within the wider context of architectural theory and philosophy.
Key Dates
2025
2026
School Application Steps
Follow the process below, prepare materials in order, and track the progress of each stage.
- 1
Prepare Materials (School Application)
- Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
- If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
- Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
Documents for Adult Applicants
- 2
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
- Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
- School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
- Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
- Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
- 3
Submit School Application
- Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
- Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
- After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
- 4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
- The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
- Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
- 5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
- Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
- Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
6.5
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
- NSW
Latest Course News
11/04/2025University of Sydney April 2025 update
University of Sydney April 2025 Update (PTE requirements increased, AP exam scores + high school diploma accepted from 2026, new SAT/ACT evaluation criteria, Master of Education review, suspension of review; 25S2 undergraduate programs all full; Admissions update – April 2025)
- 10/03/2025
2025 University of Sydney SAP&OSAP - Latest Conditions CoE Application Form
2025 University of Sydney SAP&OSAP - Latest Conditions CoE Application Form (divided into current University of Sydney students and students from other institutions, updated list of accepted countries and regions)
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