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Western Sydney University

country rank  12
world rank  259

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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
Acronym WSU
Founded 1989
Motto Unlimited.
Colours Maroon and white

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

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
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

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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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 Go to Western Sydney University's Library
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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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)

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Site last updated: Friday, 2 October 2020

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.


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