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Western Sydney University

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Overview

Established in 1989, the 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 Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Australian higher education organization a non-selective institution. 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Western Sydney University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Western Sydney University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Western Sydney University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Western Sydney University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
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
Western Sydney University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Western Sydney University Phone Number +61 (0)2 9852 5222
Western Sydney University Fax Number +61 (0)2 9685 9316
Other locations Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Western Sydney University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Western Sydney University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Western Sydney University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Western Sydney University.

Western Sydney University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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Western Sydney University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Western Sydney University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Western Sydney University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Western Sydney University's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Western Sydney University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Western Sydney University has more than 7900 international students.

Western Sydney University's Admission Office Admission Office

Locked Bag 1797
Penrith 2751
(0)2 9852 5444
1300 897669

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

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Western Sydney University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Western Sydney University has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Western Sydney University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


Western Sydney University's Control Type Control Type

Western Sydney University is a public higher education institution.


Western Sydney University's Entity Type Entity Type

Western Sydney University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Western Sydney University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Western Sydney University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Western Sydney University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Western Sydney University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Western Sydney University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Western Sydney University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Western Sydney University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Western Sydney University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Western Sydney University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Western Sydney University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Western Sydney University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Western Sydney University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Western Sydney University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • 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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Western Sydney University's Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Western Sydney University's X (formerly Twitter) page

YouTube YouTube

Western Sydney University's YouTube channel

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Western Sydney University's Instagram page

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