University of Notre Dame Australia School of Medicine, Sydney

UNDA Sydney has seven dedicated clinical schools providing diverse placements in metropolitan, regional, and rural settings:

• St Vincent’s & Mater Clinical School: The flagship metro site located directly across from the Darlinghurst campus. St Vincent’s is a premier teaching and research hospital known for heart/lung transplants and HIV research.

• Auburn Clinical School: Located in Western Sydney, offering exposure to a highly diverse multicultural patient population.

• Rural Clinical Schools: Significant emphasis is placed on rural health, with clinical schools in Wagga Wagga, Lithgow, and Ballarat.

• Clinical Years (3 & 4): Years 3 and 4 are spent entirely in clinical rotations (Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, General Practice). Year 4 includes a "Preparing for Internship" block to ensure students are hospital-ready.

• International Tuition Fee: Approximately AUD 83,997 per year (Indicative for 2026 entry).

• Domestic (CSP): Most places for domestic students are Commonwealth Supported (approx. AUD 13,558 per year in student contributions).

• Application & Other Fees: Budget for a one-time enrolment fee and annual SSAF (Student Services and Amenities Fee) of approx. AUD 350.

• Vibe: Darlinghurst is a historic, inner-city suburb known for its cafes, art galleries, and proximity to the Sydney CBD and the iconic Oxford Street.

• Transport: Extremely well-connected. The campus is a short walk from Museum and Kings Cross train stations.

• Safety: Very high. Darlinghurst is a busy, well-lit urban area with 24/7 activity due to the surrounding hospitals and commercial zones.

• Climate: Temperate. Warm summers and mild winters (18–20°C).

• On-Campus Housing: UNDA does not provide on-campus student residences in Sydney.

• Off-Campus (Potts Point / Darlinghurst): Many students live in private student accommodation nearby:

  • Iglu Broadway/Redfern: Modern student studios starting from approx. AUD 550 – 700 per week.

  • UniLodge Ultimo: Affordable options from approx. AUD 430 per week.

• Residential Colleges: Affiliated colleges like St Paul’s (Graduate House) and Sancta Sophia provide a catered academic community for medical students.

  • Cost: AUD 600 – 850 per week (usually includes all meals).

• Food Budget: For self-catering students, budget AUD 150 – 200 per week for groceries.

• Assured Pathway (High Schoolers): Minimum ATAR of 92 (or equivalent), UCAT ANZ, and an interview. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 to progress.

• Postgraduate MD Entry:

  • Weighted GPA: Minimum 5.2/7.0 over the last 3 years of study.

  • GAMSAT (Domestic): Minimum 50 in each section.

  • MCAT (International): Minimum overall score of 500.

• Casper Test: All applicants must complete the Casper situational judgment test as part of the screening process.

• Interviews: Selection is based on an online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) held in September.

• NEET (For Indians): Mandatory qualification is required for Indian nationals as per NMC guidelines.