The School of Mathematics and Statistics is located on the Camperdown campus of
the University only three kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Sydney is the
oldest and largest city in Australia, and the capital of New South Wales. The
city
has a population of 3.6 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 also caters for many aspects of student life. 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 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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