School of Languages and Cultures - The University of Sydney

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Grow your cultural understanding

With Australia’s growing diversity, we equip our students with cross-cultural and linguistic competency and enable them to become successful and responsible citizens of the country and our interconnected world.

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Why study with us?

We're ranked #1 for Modern Languages in New South Wales and are leaders in the education and research of languages and cultures*. Our language offerings incorporate cultural understanding, enriching your learning experience.

*2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject

Our people

Professor Avril Alba

Bachelor of Languages: email sonia.wilson@sydney.edu.au
Diploma of Language Studies: email tristan.lay@sydney.edu.au

If you have any questions about other offerings from the School of Languages and Cultures, please contact the Chair of Discipline for your study area. You can find their contact details on our discipline pages.

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Latest news and events

MySydney scholarship unlocks doors to new language and culture experiences

A leap of faith to university turned into a leap across continents for Calvin Din, as he embarked on a transformative educational journey through the Open Learning Environment (OLE) In-Country Experiences program which has inspired aspirations for a future on the global stage.

Australian Academy of the Humanities elects two new Fellows

Associate Professor Mark Allon (Buddhist Studies in Asian Studies) and Professor Mark Ledbury from the School of Art, Communication and English have been recognised for outstanding contributions to the humanities.

Dementia campaign brings customised support to culturally diverse Sydney communities

Language plays an important role in breaking down stigma and accessing care services. PhD student Zihan He has created new evidence-based translations to positively reframe the condition to reduce stigma and shame in the 'Facing Dementia Together' community campaign in South Western Sydney to break down dementia stigma in multilingual communities.

Contact us

School of Languages and Cultures

Room 506, Brennan MacCallum Building A18,
The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006

Phone: 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) (in Australia)
+61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia)

Email: slc.enquiries@sydney.edu.au

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