Western Sydney University

country rank	12
world rank	259

University Overview

Established in 1989, Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Penrith (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name	Western Sydney University
Acronym	WSU
Founded	1989
Motto	Unlimited.
Colours	Maroon and white
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University Location

Address	Locked Bag 1797 Penrith 2751 New South Wales Australia
Tel	+61 (0)2 9852 5222
Fax	+61 (0)2 9685 9316
Other locations	Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Western Sydney University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	Not reported	Not reported
International students	Not reported	Not reported

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Western Sydney University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Not reported
Admission Rate	Not reported
Admission Office	Locked Bag 1797 Penrith 2751 (0)2 9852 5444 1300 897669

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Western Sydney University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	40,000-44,999
Academic Staff	1,000-1,499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Continuous
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes
Financial Aids	Yes

Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes
Academic Counseling	Yes
Career Services	Yes
Institutional Hospital	Not reported

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Western Sydney University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Department of Education and Training of Australia

Other Specialized or Programmatic 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 of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Western Sydney University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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

Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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Open Education Global

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