The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney deepens Australia’s understanding of the United States through research, teaching and public engagement. Through rigorous analysis of American politics, foreign policy, economics, culture, and history, the Centre has become a national resource, building Australia’s awareness of the dynamics shaping American society — and critically — their implications for Australia.

Contact details

Website:
http://ussc.edu.au/

Address:
United States Studies Centre, Institute Building (H03), City Rd, University of Sydney NSW 2006, Australia,

Country:
Australia

Sub-region:
Australia and New Zealand

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Australia and the United States of America
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit , University institute/center
Year founded
2006
Institutional affiliations
University
Founded by
Founders: University of Sydney, American Australian Association and Australian Government
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Michael J. Green
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Michael J. Green
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Michael J. Green
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2025
United States Studies Centre
31
Australia average
19
Global average
87
2024
United States Studies Centre
23
2023
United States Studies Centre
33
% Female staff
2025
United States Studies Centre
55%
Australia average
55%
Global average
50%
2024
United States Studies Centre
57%
2023
United States Studies Centre
46%
Age (years)
United States Studies Centre
20
Australia average
34
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2025
United States Studies Centre
50%
Australia average
45%
Global average
47%
2024
United States Studies Centre
62%
2020
United States Studies Centre
35%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
United States Studies Centre
47
Australia average
27
Global average
57
2023
United States Studies Centre
22
2022
United States Studies Centre
14
Financials
2020
United States Studies Centre
$5,897,298
Australia average
$64,767,947
Global average
$216,603,722
2015
United States Studies Centre
$466,513

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
United States Studies Centre
5,400
Australia average
10,564
Global average
26,982
Likes (2022)
United States Studies Centre
5,449
Likes (2021)
United States Studies Centre
5,321
Twitter
Followers (2025)
United States Studies Centre
8,628
Australia average
9,718
Global average
19,789
Followers (2024)
United States Studies Centre
8,540
Followers (2022)
United States Studies Centre
7,908
Subscribers (2025)
United States Studies Centre
4,520
Australia average
10,123
Global average
7,405
Subscribers (2024)
United States Studies Centre
2,420
Subscribers (2023)
United States Studies Centre
2,260
Subscribers (2016)
United States Studies Centre
Australia average
Global average
Instagram
Followers (2025)
United States Studies Centre
732
Australia average
4,396
Global average
18,493
Followers (2024)
United States Studies Centre
655
Followers (2023)
United States Studies Centre
617
Followers (2025)
United States Studies Centre
4,000
Australia average
11,888
Global average
15,800
Followers (2024)
United States Studies Centre
3,000
Followers (2023)
United States Studies Centre
2,329

Data notes

Last updated: 24/02/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Governmental Website, Organisation´s website
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