The University of Sydney is set to host a lecture by the Dalai Lama in June, ending a dispute over whether he would be welcome on campus.

In a statement, Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (IDHR) director John Keane said the university was looking forward to hosting the Tibetan spiritual leader at a lecture for students.

"The University of Sydney and IDHR remain firmly committed to the principle that academics are free to invite to our campus anyone who has a legitimate contribution to make to public debate," Professor Keane said.

"It is hoped the mid-June event will form part of a determined commitment of the University of Sydney to develop a constructive dialogue on matters concerning Tibet and the wider region."

Campus authorities ticked off on the Dalai Lama's visit in January and the IDHR began to organise the event at the Seymour Centre.

But an investigation by the ABC's 7.30 program revealed the university, which has close links to China, had gone to great lengths to wash its hands of the iconic monk.

Students say they were told of strict conditions, including that the university logo could not be used and media could not be present, before the event was cancelled on April 2.

Last week, 7.30 revealed emails between Professor Keane and vice-chancellor Michael Spence discussing the event.

"This is to confirm that the decision was taken to withdraw our support for hosting His Holiness the Dalai Lama's planned speech at the university on June 18," Professor Keane's email said. "[It] will be moved to an off-campus location, and... no member of staff or associate of the IDHR will formally be involved in organising that event. "I am of course happy to talk with you further about the reasons why we have taken these difficult decisions."

The vice-chancellor replied:

"Thank you so much for your skill in dealing with this situation so effectively and in the best interests of researchers across the university. I think that the negotiated solution meets all the concerns."

Critics suggested the university had compromised its integrity to maintain close financial ties with the Chinese government.

But the university provided a statement to 7.30 blaming logistics for the cancellation of the event.

The Dalai Lama no longer makes political statements but the Chinese government blames him for the dramatic suicides of Tibetan monks.

Around 100 monks have died since 2009, protesting human rights abuses by Chinese authorities.