What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Economics at The University of Sydney?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Economics at The University of Sydney was 91.15 for the 2026 intake, which rose 1.15 on 2025 (90.00). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 91.15 | +1.15 |
| 2025 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | 90.00 | - |
Range over these 4 intakes: 90.00 (2025) to 91.15 (2026). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Economics at other New South Wales universities
Of the 5 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Economics, USyd had the 2nd highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A three-year economics degree at Camperdown/Darlington with a program in economics or advanced economics. The assumed knowledge is Mathematics Advanced; students without it are advised to take a quantitative methods unit in first semester. A Dalyell Scholars stream is available for ATARs of 98.00 or higher.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $65,000 to $80,000 a year (source).
Careers this degree leads to
- Economist: median full-time earnings $1,954 a week
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 91.15 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Economics at USyd?
- Not exactly. 91.15 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 91.15. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Economics at USyd gone up or down?
- It rose 1.15 between the 2025 intake (90.00) and the 2026 intake (91.15). Across the 4 published intakes listed here it ranged from 90.00 (2025) to 91.15 (2026).
- How does USyd compare with other NSW universities for Bachelor of Economics?
- Of the 5 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Economics, USyd had the 2nd highest. The highest was UNSW at 92.00 (2026).