History, Affiliations, and Rankings

Western Sydney University, originally the University of Western Sydney, is a multi-campus Australian university located in Sydney's Greater Western district. The university was established in 1989 as a federated network university after the merger of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College and the Nepean College of Advanced Education. The university is affiliated with AACSB International, ACU, AHURI, IRU, AMC, CAPA, IAU and Universities Australia. WSU is ranked #=494 in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and #201-250 in THE World University Rankings 2022, respectively. WSU is also ranked #247 in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2022. 

Infrastructure, Campuses, and Courses

As a Western Sydney University student, you will be a member of a vibrant, flourishing, and culturally diverse community. On and off-campus, there are several possibilities for sport and recreation, entertainment, going out, and participating with the community. As previously stated, WSU is a multi-campus university with campuses located around Greater Western Sydney. Its study abroad programme is offered at campuses around Sydney (Parramatta and Parramatta City, Penrith, Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, and Hawkesbury) in a range of geographically and culturally varied areas. The campuses are well-connected to local transit hubs via free shuttles. The university is renowned for its bachelors and masters programs in a variety of disciplines like Human Health, Science, Engineering, Management, Business, Law, Medicine and many more. 

Accomplishments and Alumni 

According to THE World University Rankings 2020-2021, Western Sydney University is among the top 2% of universities worldwide. Academic achievement, honesty, and the quest for knowledge are all valued at the University. We are a globally oriented, research-led institution devoted to creating a good influence on the communities we work with. Every year, Western Sydney University awards $25 million in student scholarships, with a diverse selection of University and donor-funded options. In ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia) 2018, the university is also placed well-above world standards. Some of the notable alumni of Western Sydney University include Yvonne Strahovski (Australian actress), Shannon Cole (Former soccer player), Joel Edgerton (Australian actor), Ed Husic (Member of the Australian Parliament) and more. 

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

Western Sydney University has a varied student population. One-third of the students are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and one-fifth were born outside of Australia. Over 160 cultural groups make up the university, which provides a unique educational and social environment for the residents of Western Sydney and beyond. Students have infinite chances to learn, travel, and work in more than 400 countries across the world through the university's Global Mobility, internship, and work-placement programmes. Employers praise the university's graduates 9 out of 10 times, stating that they have basic skills, are more adaptive, and have stronger technical abilities.