Western Sydney University

country rank	22
world rank	536

University Overview

Established in 1989, Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Penrith (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education 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.

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 (population range: 50,000-249,999) 2751 New South Wales Australia
T	+61 (0)2 9852 5222
F	+61 (0)2 9685 9316
Other locations	Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral 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 Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	Not reported	Not reported
International students Int'l student	Not reported	Not reported

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 Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Not reported
Admission Rate	Not reported
Admission Office	Locked Bag 1797 Penrith 2751 +61 (0)2 9852 5444 1300 897669

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate 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

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.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Department of Education and Training, Australia

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
CPA Australia
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Western Sydney University as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (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 Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

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

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Open Education Consortium
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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Western Sydney University's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Western Sydney University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.

Western Sydney University

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