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Taylors College

Higher education centre, Graduate school in Sydney, Australia

Taylors College Sydney is a pathway college in Sydney, Australia, that prepares international students for undergraduate study at the University of Sydney. It is part of Navitas and runs its programmes in collaboration with the university; its academic programmes and assessments are reviewed by University of Sydney faculty liaison officers. Students improve their English and study skills while settling into student life in Australia.

  • The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP), as a 12-month standard or 9-month intensive programme
  • High Achievers Preparation Program (HAPP), a 14-week fast-track programme to the first year of a bachelor's degree

Students choose a number of subjects and modules alongside core topics, and programmes have several start dates. The purpose-built campus has a library with access to University of Sydney collections, computer and science laboratories, art and design studios and a music suite. Applications are made online through the StudyLink portal or through an education agent, with free admissions support in more than a dozen languages. Students book their own accommodation, such as homestays, student residences or shared rentals; students under 18 must live in approved accommodation.

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Programmes

  • The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP): Standard Program (12 months) or Intensive Program (9 months), preparing for first-year undergraduate study at the University of Sydney
  • High Achievers Preparation Program (HAPP): 14-week fast-track programme for high-achieving students, leading to the first year of a bachelor's degree

Students combine core topics with subjects and modules of their choice. The Foundation Programs are registered on CRICOS for delivery to overseas students.

Admission

Students apply online, either directly through the StudyLink Student Application Portal or through an authorised education agent, who can also help with visa and travel arrangements. The form asks for personal details, the preferred programme and education history so that the college can assess the applicant's academic level; scanned documents can be uploaded then or later. A Student Recruitment Advisor then contacts the applicant, and admissions support is free from application to arrival.

Fees

Tuition fees for 2027 for The University of Sydney Foundation Program (in Australian dollars, including GST where applicable):

  • Standard Program (12 months): A$49,800
  • Intensive Program (9 months): A$47,690

A compulsory, non-refundable enrolment fee of A$370 applies (2026 fee). A payment is due when the offer is accepted, and the rest is paid in instalments set out in the offer letter.

Housing

Students book their own accommodation in Sydney. Options are:

  • Homestay with an Australian family through approved providers, whose hosts are security checked and homes inspected
  • Fully furnished student residences such as Iglu, Scape or UniLodge, most with 24-hour security
  • Rental houses or apartments, with advice from the college on options near the campus

Students under 18 must live in approved accommodation (UniLodge is not approved for them), book an approved airport transfer and have welfare arrangements with an approved caregiver organisation.

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