Western Sydney University is a world-class university with a growing international reach and reputation for academic excellence and impact-driven research.
Ranked among the top 2% of universities in the world* we are a student-focused university which puts you at the centre of the university experience.
We are community-driven, research-led, and globally-focused. This positively impacts the communities we engage with and our student body who come from a multitude of diverse backgrounds.
As a dynamic place of learning, we continue to challenge traditional notions of what a university should be by pushing the boundaries of how knowledge is exchanged.
At Western Sydney University we equip our graduates for more than a career. We are unlocking the potential of the next generation of global citizens, leaders and change-makers.
Graduate Outcomes
When it comes to employers being happy with graduates they’ve hired, no other university in Sydney ranks as highly as Western Sydney University. Our graduates outperform the average university student in areas such as Foundation Skills and Collaboration (2018 National Employment Satisfaction Survey - Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)).
We tailor all our courses to give you the skills and knowledge needed to be job ready and to have a thriving career. It’s why no other university prepares you for what employers are looking for in graduates, better than Western.
* Ranked 401–500th, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018.
Highlights
- Top 2% in the world (THE)
- Ranked 412 in the world (ARWU)
- Ranked 71 in the world among universities under 50 years old (THE)
- Ranked 70 in Asia Pacific (THE)
- Number 1 in Australia and 4th in the world for Nursing (CWUR)
- Top 10 Education Faculty in Australia and 2nd in NSW (ARWU)
- 5 stars for Facilities, Inclusiveness, Innovation and Teaching (QS)
The Academy: Future thinking. Unlimited possibilities
The Academy is a program for high-achieving students that will enrich your learning experience, challenge you to think differently, uncover your passion, cultivate your leadership skills and encourage you to become an engaged and informed member of your community as a citizen scholar.
The opportunities provided by The Academy will allow you to graduate with so much more than just a degree. You will be ahead of your peers in terms of professional, personal and academic experiences and will be ready to hit the ground running with your career and plans for your future.
Visit westernsydney.edu.au/theacademy for more information.
A world of unlimited learning possibilities
Be prepared for a journey of discovery at Western Sydney.
Our course options can be summed up by the following areas of study:
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Business
- Computing
- Construction Management
- Creative Industries
- Data Science
- Engineering
- Health and Sport Sciences
- Industrial Design
- Law
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Property
- Psychology
- Research Studies
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Teaching and Education
- TESOL, Interpreting and Translation
- Therapeutic Studies and Counselling
- Tourism and Urban Planning
Learn more at westernsydney.edu.au/future
The College and International College
The College, owned by Western Sydney University, and International College offer pathways to university study through a comprehensive range of integrated diploma/bachelor courses, diplomas and University Foundation Studies. This means that you will go straight into first or second year of University, saving time and hassle. Small class sizes and individualised attention from academic staff provide a well-supported environment for students to succeed in their tertiary studies. For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege.
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