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University of Sydney
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) — Electrical
University of Sydney
Course Overview
University of Sydney is ranked #18 globally in QS World Rankings and is Australia's #2 engineering school. The 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised under the Washington Accord. The curriculum spans power systems, electronics, control systems, signal processing, telecommunications, photonics, and biomedical electronics. Final-year students complete a substantial Honours research project — often with industry partners like Transgrid, AGL Energy, Ausgrid, Boeing Defence Australia, or the CSIRO Data61.
Sri Lankan applicants — Mathematics / Physics A-Level streams from Royal College, Visakha, Trinity, Methodist with strong analytical aptitude — choose Sydney Electrical for the 4-year Engineers Australia accreditation (faster route to CEng than Melbourne's 3+2 model), the strong Sydney-CBD industry pipeline, and the post-graduation work + PR pathway. Electrical Engineer (233311), Electronics Engineer (233411), and Telecommunications Engineer (263311) are all on Australia's MLTSSL with direct 189/190 PR routes.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Level: AAA-A*AA with required subjects: Mathematics and Physics (A* in at least one preferred).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 38 points with HL Mathematics AA 6, HL Physics 6.
- check_circle Sri Lankan Local A Level: 3 As in Combined Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
- check_circle Strong personal statement linking electrical engineering interests to Sydney research strengths (photonics, power systems, AI hardware).
- check_circle Foundation programmes (Taylors College Sydney) accepted as direct-entry pathway.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 85 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 61 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your secondary schooling was in English-medium for 4+ years.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 53,000 | Rs. 11,130,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 700 | Rs. 147,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Sydney) | AUD 33,000 | Rs. 6,930,000 |
| Student Visa & Setup | AUD 1,800 | Rs. 378,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AUD 88,500 | Rs. 18,585,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (2 years for Bachelor's Honours, extends to 3-4 for Master's). Electrical Engineer (233311) and Telecommunications Engineer (263311) on MLTSSL — direct PR pathway. Top hirers: Transgrid, AGL Energy, Ausgrid, Boeing Defence Australia, Cochlear, ResMed, plus tech (Atlassian, Canva). Sri Lankan returnees take Senior Engineer roles at Ceylon Electricity Board, Lanka Hydraulic Institute, Dialog Axiata, plus international development consultancies. AU starting electrical engineer salary: AUD 78,000-90,000.
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