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Submit your application along with your research proposal, CV, academic referee reports, academic transcripts and other supporting documents such as identification and evidence of residency status. Applications are made via the University’s online application portal.

Postgraduate program

The School of Mathematics and Statistics offers Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Science) and Master of Philosophy (Science).

The School also offers the Master of Mathematical Sciences degree, and the units of study STAT5002 and STAT5003 form part of the Master of Information Technology .

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For current and newly enrolled postgraduate students

Students should read the "School of Mathematics and Statistics higher degree by research procedures" document.

Please note that HDR candidatures and examinations of theses are managed by the HDR Administration Centre (HDRAC). To find detailed information on important matters such as:

• enrolment, research periods and census dates,
• compulsory HDR units of study: Work, Health and Safety (WHS), Responsible Research Practice, and Human Ethics,
• supervisory arrangements, in particular, requesting to change a supervisor,
• Faculty milestones: research plan, research seminar, first year report, intermediate research presentation, final research report,
• research progress: progress plan, first-year integrity check, annual progress review (APR),
• financial support for travel to attend conferences, workshops, and summer/winter schools through the Postgraduate Research Support Scheme (PRSS),
• travel insurance policy,
• requesting leave of absence or suspension from your research,
• recommencing of your studies after suspension,
• applying for an extension of candidature,
• preparation of your thesis and thesis composition,
• thesis submission procedure,
• examination process and outcomes,
• final thesis lodgement and graduation ceremony.

Degree entry requirements: Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

Applicants for a PhD (Science) program MUST hold a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification from another university or institution. Further information about applications for admission, applications for scholarship, fees and deadlines for domestic and international students can be found on the Sydney Courses Doctor of Philosophy webpage.

Degree entry requirements: Master of Philosophy (Science)

Applicants for a MPhil (Science) program should hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification. Further information about applications for admission, applications for scholarship, fees and deadlines for domestic and international students can be found on the Sydney Courses Master of Philosophy webpage.

Degree entry requirements: Graduate Diploma in Science

The Graduate Diploma in Science provides an alternate entry qualification for PhD. It is identical in content to the Honours (4th year) course and is available to candidates who are not eligible to enrol in that course, usually because of their background in Mathematics or Statistics from outside the University of Sydney. Graduate Diploma is a full fee-paying course. Further information about applications and fees can be found on the Sydney Courses Graduate Diploma in Science webpage.

Scholarships

• domestic students have to submit two separate applications: the PhD/MPhil application and the scholarship application,
• international students only click the relevant box in their PhD/MPhil application.

Study abroad and student exchange

Study abroad and student exchange are the two main program options for students enrolled at international universities and looking to study at the University of Sydney as part of their degree.

• As an exchange student you remain enrolled full time at your home institution while you attend the University of Sydney. While you are in Sydney you will continue to pay your usual tuition fees and other student fees to your home institution. A student from the University of Sydney will do the same in reverse, and the result is an exchange of students and places.
• Study abroad is a separate program from student exchange and involves a student enrolling and paying fees directly to the University of Sydney. There is no reciprocal exchange agreement.

Enquiries about postgraduate study in the School should be directed to the School's Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies Associate Professor Zsuzsanna Dancso by email [email protected] .

Mathematics and Statistics at Sydney

The School of Mathematics and Statistics offers a postgraduate program that is varied and flexible, catering for students of many different backgrounds. The School supports a policy of active research and insists on the highest standards of academic achievement. At present, the School consists of four research groups: Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Nonlinear Analysis and Pure Mathematics. The Pure Mathematics group is further divided into three subgroups: algebra, computational algebra, and analysis, geometry & topology.

The School holds regular seminars, workshops and conferences that ensure that its members stay abreast of latest developments. It also supports an active program of long term and short term visits by distinguished international academics.

The School has all the facilities of a well established and progressive teaching and research institution, including a modern library and an extensive computer network of workstations. In addition the network supports a number of high-speed processors and colour graphics systems. A wide variety of software packages is available including Magma (developed in the School), Spida, S-plus, Reduce, Mathematica and Matlab.

The School is proud of its postgraduate students. Our research students are a valuable resource and the School is committed to providing them with excellent research facilities and office space in which to work. Some financial aid is available to students to allow them to attend relevant conferences and workshops. Further support is offered in the form of part-time teaching, assignment and examination marking.

Sydney and the University

Sydney is the oldest and largest city in Australia, and the capital of New South Wales. The city has a population of over four million and operates as an international centre for commerce, finance and the arts for the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney is well known for its great natural scenic beauty, beaches and climate, as well as its high quality of life.

The University of Sydney, established in 1850, is the oldest of all the universities in Australia. It has nine colleges of residence for students and visiting scholars. It has two theatres, an art gallery, several museums and a thriving cultural life in all facets of the arts. For the physically active there is a wide range of sports facilities, including a covered full-size olympic pool, tennis and squash courts, two sporting ovals, gymnasiums, sports instructors and physiotherapists. Every effort is also made to accommodate the physically impaired.

The diversity of courses and degrees the University offers is unequalled in the country. It provides a lively and challenging environment in which to pursue all aspects of academic life.

The Australian academic year begins in late February. It is divided into two semesters with a winter break of about three weeks from mid-June through to mid-July. Coursework programs finish at the end of November.

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USyd Libraries (and where to find them)

Is it your first time on campus? Have you found yourself as a third-year who’s never borrowed a book? Or do you just want to know more about where to read, relax and research on campus? Well, you’re in luck. Welcome to the somewhat-comprehensive guide to libraries on campus, rating them using the metrics that matter: seat availability, proximity to cafes, noise-levels, and overall studious vibes. 

Fisher Library and The Stack

LOCATION: Northern end of Eastern Avenue (F03)

HOURS: 24hrs 7days (with a student card ) 

Despite being the best known of all the libraries, few use Fisher to its full potential. As an extremely large library, it comes with versatile spaces and pockets of greatness to those in the know. For the uninitiated, ‘The Stack’ refers to the monolithic dark-grey side of the library, a book-stack home to nine glorious levels which keep the overwhelming majority of Fisher’s books. This is where you go to do some serious crunch-time studying. It’s quiet,  private, and has single-tables with a view (for when things get existential).  

     The smaller left hand-side of Fisher is the more frequented and, often, busier section. It’s equipped with computers and a section of seating you can pre-book in three hour blocks — during exam weeks, I highly recommend this, unless you get in before 9am. Additionally, it is home to the Rare Books and Special Collections section on level 1, which, by appointment only, holds some of the rarest and specialist books USyd has to offer. 

     Unfortunately, it’s often a little noisier, with several non-silent sections and sees significantly more foot-traffic.

Pros: Bathrooms on every level, kitchenette, fantastic range of books.

Cons: Questionable cleanliness at times, can get very busy, you will run into someone you know. 

Overall seat availability: 4 / 5 

Proximity to cafes: 5 / 5 

Quiet: 3 / 5 

Studious vibes: 4 / 5

Herbert Smith Freehills Law 

Library 

LOCATION: Law School Building, Eastern Ave (F10)

HOURS: 9am – midnight.  

Ah the Law Library – think airport lounge meets Apple store meets GP waiting room. Squatting directly below the New Law lawns, and connected to natural light only by its ‘cone of silence’, this chronically ‘under maintenance’ atrium has become a physical ode to the alumni battle between Malcolmn Turnbull and Tony Abbott.

     The library has convenient exits to Victoria Park and the University’s unofficial smoking alley, Barff Road. It contains more rarely-used and thinly-papered law books than anyone should have to look at, much less actually read. The countless computers, study rooms, silent sections, bookable tables, and research collections, make this underground multi-level library resourced and ready to serve any and all of your Elle Woods needs. 

Pros: Feeling superior, front row  seats to see the University’s aspiring human rights lawyer to war-criminal pipeline in real time, the hustle-grind atmosphere is infectious.

Cons:   Studying near students who think they’re superior, way too bright. 

Note: Law students hate anyone studying there who does not ‘do law,’ despite all of our SSAF fees paying to keep those over-powered lights on. Ignore the glares, turn up your headphones and use this as your one opportunity to stick it to the man.

Overall seat availability: 3 / 5 

Proximity to cafes: 3 / 5 

Quiet:   5/5 

Studious vibes: 5 / 5 

SciTech Library

LOCATION: Level 1, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) 

HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Sat-Sun, 10am-2pm 

Supporting the Faculty of Science, Scitech Library boasts the majority of USyd’s STEM-related books and literature. If you study Medicine, Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Architecture, Engineering, or any Science-adjacent subjects, this is your place. With much individual seating and several computers, SciTech is a great place to get work done with like-minded science students. Situated in one of the best locations out of all the libraries, Subway and the USyd Store reside directly upstairs for all your study-supply needs, and the Wentworth food court is just around the corner. 

      Honi’s honest issue with SciTech is that, compared to other libraries, it’s just a bit ugly. We surveyed frequent campus library users, and the feedback was not strong. We are told that it smells, and one of our respondents said the two times they’ve been there were for a breakup and an SRC deal – not a good start.

Pros: Kitchenette, external book-returns shoot, isn’t PNR. 

Cons: Only one bookable room, ugly carpet, harsh lighting, smells. 

Quiet: 4 / 5 

Schaeffer Fine Arts Library

LOCATION: Level 2, RC Mills Building (A26) 

HOURS: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-6pm

Schaeffer Fine Arts Library contains over 140,000 books, documents, and exhibition catalogues — making it one of the largest art reference libraries in the country. Somewhat of a hidden gem, it is easy to overlook Schaeffer simply because you don’t know it even exists, hidden away in the RC Mills Building amongst tutorial rooms and academic offices. 

      Connected to the Department of Art History and Film Studies, the library is designed to be a “synthesis of modernist and humanist ideals.” Supported by high ceilings and skylights, the ambiance is breathtaking. Despite this, it is a relatively small space and seats fill up fast, so get in early and impress your Art History teachers! 

Pros: There isn’t an art book they don’t have, completely silent study, nice staff, gives dark academia vibes.

Cons: Can’t borrow books, no food or drinks inside, the wooden stairs squeak loudly.  

Overall seat availability: 2 / 5 

Proximity to cafes: 2 / 5 

Quiet: 5 / 5 (SILENT)

Wingara Mura Research Library 

LOCATION: John Woolley Building (A20) 

HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm

Housed in the John Woolley Building, the Wingara Mura Research Library is home to an extensive collection of literature, print materials and resources relating to Aboriginial and Torres Strait Islander affairs and culture. Established in 1992 for students of the Koori Centre, the library has grown significantly to include rare

collections and newspapers from local Indigenous communities. Similar to the Schaeffer Arts Library, the Wingara Mura Research Library is independent from the University of Sydney Libraries, however, its materials and collections can still be accessed through the library search function. 

Pros: Only for Indigenous students.

Susan Wakil Health Building Library 

LOCATION: Level 2, Susan Wakil Health Building (D18) 

HOURS: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm  

With a focus on Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery, the Susan Wakil Health Building Library is located near the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on the Western side of campus. The Library has eight bookable study rooms all with large Zoom-connected TV screens for collaborative work and group presentations. Level three has several individual study-cubes for focused study when you need to stop procrastinating, or just want to be left alone. 

     CreateSpace on level four is fitted out with a podcast room, a 3D printer and scanner, and VR technology (for doing … things?). Each of the six levels has a different purpose and a good range of facilities — although it fills up fast, so get in quick! 

Pros: Has a quiet reading room with floor to ceiling windows, extensive technology, close to showers. 

Cons: Feels like very clinical, you will get kicked out of booked rooms, very busy. 

Quietl: 4 / 5 

Studious vibes: 4 / 5 

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Request leave from your research

Requesting leave allows you to take a break from your research. There are several types of leave that you can request, depending on your circumstances and the period of leave you wish to take.

Types of leave

If your leave will be for one full research period or longer, you will need to request a suspension.

Your candidature duration is not affected by any leave type other than a suspension. See the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 (known as the HDR Rule) for more information.

Leave of absence

If you want to take leave for less than a full research period, for personal reasons or illness, you should submit a leave of absence request.

This type of leave does not change your latest submission dates, and your enrolment continues during your time away. A leave of absence may explain any difficulties with your progress or provide background information for a later extension of candidature .

You can apply to suspend your research for one or more research periods, up to a maximum of one year during your candidature. Further suspensions are only granted in compelling circumstances, at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Research Education). We may ask you to provide documents to support your request.

As a research student, a period of suspension will always affect your thesis submission as well as milestone completion dates. If you suspend, your dates will be automatically adjusted in the Research Education Candidature System (RECS) in accordance with the duration of approved suspension.

If you have a scholarship, or are receiving any financial assistance from the University, you need to notify the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre about your decision to suspend your course.

You need to submit your request by the deadline for the research period you're applying to suspend. These are listed in the table below.

In compassionate and compelling circumstances you may be able to apply for suspension after the deadline. You will need to provide supporting documents as part of your application. In these cases, you will need to contact the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre .

When your approved period of suspension is nearly over, we will email you with instructions on how to recommence your studies .

Paid leave (parental/sick leave)

If you are receiving a Research Training Program or a similar scholarship and have completed 12 full-time months of your award, you may be entitled to a maximum of 12 weeks paid parental leave.

If you are receiving a Research Training Program or a similar scholarship, you may be entitled to a maximum of 12 weeks paid sick leave.

You should lodge a request four weeks before you want to commence the period of leave (if possible), and submit the appropriate documents through RECS.

Counting time away

You may complete part of your work off campus within Australia or overseas. This may include conducting fieldwork, data collection or other research away from the campus. Your enrolment continues during this time away.

Your request for counting time away will need to be supported by your supervisor and postgraduate coordinator. Suitable arrangements will need to be made for your continued supervision and access to adequate facilities while away from campus.

You can also request counting time away if you're undertaking an internship as part of your research degree. Your request will need to include information about the host organisation, proposed dates and how it will help the completion of your research degree.

The equivalent of at least two semesters of candidature for a doctorate or one semester for a master’s by research needs to be completed within the University for your degree to be conferred. This may be completed at any time during candidature, either continuously or over several non-consecutive periods.

How to apply for leave

You can apply for a suspension, leave of absence, or paid leave through RECS . Go to ‘My project’, ‘Candidature maintenance’, then ‘Start new request’ and then select the appropriate leave type.

You will also be able to track the status of your request in RECS.

For requests for counting time away, you will need to submit your request through Sydney Student . Go to ‘My studies’, ‘Course details’, then ‘Request a period of counting time away'.

Once your request has been assessed, we will notify you of the outcome.

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If you have a scholarship or are receiving any financial assistance from the University, taking leave may impact on your payments. You should contact the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre for advice before submitting your request.

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You will only be able to take leave from your research under certain circumstances. You should first speak to your supervisor and contact the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre for advice.

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