New South Wales, Australia
The University of Sydney Alumni
Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s first university and one of its most prestigious. Over the years, it has produced a diverse mix of globally recognized leaders, creatives, and changemakers.
|
Alumni Name |
Notable Achievement / Famous For |
Degree |
Graduating Year |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gough Whitlam |
21st Prime Minister of Australia |
BA, LLB |
1938 |
|
Edmund Barton |
1st Prime Minister of Australia |
BA |
1870 |
|
Malcolm Turnbull |
29th Prime Minister of Australia |
BA, LLB |
1978 |
|
John Howard |
25th Prime Minister of Australia |
LLB |
1961 |
|
Germaine Greer |
Feminist writer and academic |
BA |
1959 |
|
Clive James |
Writer, broadcaster, poet |
BA |
1961 |
|
Michael Spence |
Former Vice-Chancellor, University College London |
BA, LLB |
1985 |
|
Michael Kirby |
Former Justice of the High Court of Australia |
BA, LLB |
1962 |
|
Jennifer Robinson |
Human rights lawyer, known for defending Julian Assange |
LLB |
2001 |
|
Geoffrey Robertson |
International human rights lawyer |
LLB |
1967 |
|
Fiona Wood |
Plastic surgeon and medical researcher |
MBBS |
1981 |
|
Lucy Turnbull |
Former Lord Mayor of Sydney |
LLB, MBA |
1983 |
|
Adam Spencer |
Mathematician, media personality |
BSc |
1992 |
|
Rebel Wilson |
Actress and comedian |
BA, LLB |
2009 |
|
Toni Collette |
Award-winning actress |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Chris Lilley |
Comedian and writer |
BEd |
N/A |
|
Hugh Jackman |
Actor, singer, producer |
BA |
1991 |
|
David Murray |
Former CEO of Commonwealth Bank |
BCom |
1977 |
|
Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki |
Popular science communicator |
MBBS |
1980 |
|
Ita Buttrose |
Journalist, Chair of the ABC |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Catherine Livingstone |
Chair of the Commonwealth Bank |
BSc |
1977 |
|
Peter Garrett |
Musician (Midnight Oil), former environment minister |
LLB |
1983 |
|
George Miller |
Director of Mad Max and Happy Feet |
MBBS |
1971 |
|
Clover Moore |
Longest-serving Lord Mayor of Sydney |
BA |
N/A |
|
Mark Scott |
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney |
BA, DipEd |
N/A |
|
Elizabeth Broderick |
Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner |
LLB |
N/A |
|
Bruce Beresford |
Oscar-nominated film director |
BA |
1964 |
|
Julian McMahon |
Actor (Nip/Tuck) |
BA |
N/A |
|
Murray Rose |
Olympic gold medal swimmer |
BA |
N/A |
Students
The University of Sydney admitted student profiles
TOEFL
98
IELTS
7
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