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Western Sydney University

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world rank  471

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Overview

Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. This institution also has branch campuses in Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead. Founded in 1989, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Department of Education. WSU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 37-year-old Australian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. WSU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Western Sydney University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Western Sydney University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Western Sydney University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Western Sydney University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym WSU
Founded 1989
Motto Unlimited.
Colours Maroon and white
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Location

Address Locked Bag 1797
Penrith
2751 New South Wales
Australia
Western Sydney University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Western Sydney University Phone Number (0)2 9852 5222
Western Sydney University Fax Number (0)2 9685 9316
Other locations Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Western Sydney University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Western Sydney University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
  • Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
  • Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
  • Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
  • Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)
  • Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMAC)
  • Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
  • Australia and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council (ANZPAC)
  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
  • CFA Institute
  • CPA Australia
  • Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA)
  • Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
  • Diversional Therapy Australia (DTA)
  • Engineers Australia
  • Environmental Health Australia
  • Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
  • Finance and Treasury Association (FTA)
  • Financial Planning Association (FPA)
  • Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
  • Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB)
  • Media Foundation of Australia (MFA)
  • Medical Board of Australia
  • National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) Ltd
  • National Institute for Accountants (NIA)
  • NSW Institute of Teachers
  • NSW Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
  • Occupational Therapy Council
  • Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
  • Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)
  • Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
  • Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA)
  • Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZOG)
  • Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
  • Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) Inc.
  • Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSAI)
  • Tax Practitioners Board (TPB)
  • World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Western Sydney University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Western Sydney University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Western Sydney University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Western Sydney University's academic range and degree level offering.



Western Sydney University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Western Sydney University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Western Sydney University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Western Sydney University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Western Sydney University.



Western Sydney University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)
International
students		 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Western Sydney University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Western Sydney University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Western Sydney University Admission Info


Western Sydney University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Western Sydney University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Western Sydney University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Western Sydney University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Western Sydney University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Western Sydney University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Western Sydney University has more than 7900 international students.


Western Sydney University's Admission Office Admission Office

Locked Bag 1797
Penrith 2751
(0)2 9852 5444
1300 897669

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Western Sydney University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Western Sydney University Size and Profile


Western Sydney University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Western Sydney University has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Western Sydney University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Western Sydney University's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


Western Sydney University's Control Type Control Type

Western Sydney University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Western Sydney University's Entity Type Entity Type

Western Sydney University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Western Sydney University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Western Sydney University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Western Sydney University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Western Sydney University adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Western Sydney University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Western Sydney University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Western Sydney University Facilities


Western Sydney University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Western Sydney University's Library


Western Sydney University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Western Sydney University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Western Sydney University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Western Sydney University Services


Western Sydney University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Western Sydney University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Western Sydney University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Western Sydney University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Western Sydney University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Western Sydney University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Western Sydney University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Western Sydney University
  • School of Business
  • School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
  • School of Education
  • School of Humanities and Communication Arts
  • School of Law
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • School of Science and Health
  • School of Social Sciences and Psychology
  • Institute for Culture and Society
  • Australia-China Institute for Arts and Culture
  • Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
  • The Marcs Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
  • Translational Health Research Institute
  • NICM Health Research Institute

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Memberships and Affiliations

Western Sydney University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Western Sydney University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Australia
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Sydney University public or private?

Western Sydney University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Western Sydney University profit or non-profit?

Western Sydney University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Western Sydney University in terms of enrollment?

Western Sydney University has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Western Sydney University in terms of academic staff?

Western Sydney University's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is Western Sydney University a coeducational institution?

Western Sydney University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Western Sydney University use?

Western Sydney University adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is Western Sydney University affiliated with?

None.

Does Western Sydney University admit international students?

Yes. Western Sydney University has more than 7900 international students.

What is Western Sydney University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Western Sydney University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Western Sydney University WSU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Western Sydney University WSU located?

Western Sydney University is located in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. Address: Locked Bag 1797.

Is Western Sydney University WSU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Western Sydney University is accredited by Department of Education (since ).

Does Western Sydney University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Western Sydney University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Western Sydney University have a university library?

Yes

Does Western Sydney University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Western Sydney University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Western Sydney University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Western Sydney University offer career services?

Yes

Does Western Sydney University offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Western Sydney University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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