As a student at Western Sydney University, you become part of a dynamic, thriving and culturally rich community. There are diverse opportunities for sport and recreation, entertainment, going out and engaging with the community – both on and off campus.
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Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (28)
- Bachelor Arts, Social Science
- Bachelor Business
- Bachelor Criminal and Community Justice
- Bachelor Criminology
- Bachelor Criminology, Laws
- Bachelor Cyber Security and Behaviour
- Bachelor Geography and Urban Studies
- Bachelor Humanitarian and Development Studies
- Bachelor International Studies
- Bachelor International Studies and Business
- Bachelor International Studies, Laws
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Music, Creative Industries
- Bachelor Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Bachelor Policing
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Psychology (Honours)
- Bachelor Social Science
- Bachelor Social Science / Laws
- Bachelor Sport Development
Arts, Design & Architecture (26)
- Bachelor Architectural Design
- B.A. Arts
- Bachelor Arts (Dean's Scholars)
- B.A. Arts / Business
- Bachelor Arts, Creative Industries
- Bachelor Building Design Management
- Bachelor Communication, Creative Industries
- Bachelor Creative Industries
- Bachelor Design - Visual Communication
- Bachelor Design and Technology
- Bachelor Design, Creative Industries
- Bachelor Games Design and Simulation
- Bachelor Geography and Urban Studies
- Bachelor Industrial Design
- Bachelor Industrial Design (Honours)
- Bachelor Music
- Bachelor Music, Creative Industries
- Bachelor Science, Arts
- Bachelor Screen Media (Arts and Production)
Business & Management (23)
- B.Sc. Accounting
- Bachelor Accounting and Laws
- Bachelor Advanced Business Leadership
- B.A. Arts / Business
- Bachelor Building Design Management
- Bachelor Business
- Bachelor Business/ Laws
- Bachelor Communication / Business
- Bachelor Construction Management (Hons)
- Bachelor Design, Creative Industries
- Bachelor Engineering (Honours), Business
- Bachelor Games Design and Simulation
- Bachelor Information Systems, Business
- Bachelor International Studies and Business
- Bachelor Music, Creative Industries
- Bachelor Tourism Management
Medicine & Health (21)
- Bachelor Advanced Medical Science
- Bachelor Health Information Management
- Bachelor Health Science
- Bachelor Medical Research
- Bachelor Medical Science
- Bachelor Nursing
- Bachelor Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Bachelor Paramedicine
- Bachelor Physiotherapy
- Bachelor Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Bachelor Podiatric Medicine
- Bachelor Podiatric Medicine (Honours)
- Bachelor Social Work
- Bachelor Speech Pathology
- Bachelor Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor Traditional Chinese Medicine
Computer Science & IT (19)
- Bachelor Communication / Business
- Bachelor Computer Science
- Bachelor Computer Science (Advanced)
- Bachelor Cyber Security and Behaviour
- Bachelor Data Science
- Bachelor Games Design and Simulation
- Bachelor Health Information Management
- Bachelor Information Systems
- Bachelor Information Systems (Advanced)
- Bachelor Information Systems (Advanced), Laws
- Bachelor Information Systems, Business
- Bachelor Information Systems, Laws
Law (19)
- Bachelor Accounting and Laws
- Bachelor Arts / Laws
- Bachelor Business/ Laws
- Bachelor Communication / Laws
- Bachelor Criminal and Community Justice
- Bachelor Criminology
- Bachelor Criminology, Laws
- Bachelor Information Systems (Advanced), Laws
- Bachelor Information Systems, Laws
- Bachelor International Studies, Laws
- L.L.B. Laws (Graduate Entry)
- L.L.B. Laws (Non-graduate entry)
- Bachelor Policing
- Bachelor Science, Laws
- Bachelor Social Science / Laws
Humanities (13)
- B.A. Arts
- Bachelor Arts (Dean's Scholars)
- Bachelor Arts / Laws
- Bachelor Arts, Creative Industries
- Bachelor Arts, Social Science
- Bachelor Creative Industries
- Bachelor Heritage and Tourism
- Bachelor Languages and Linguistics
- Bachelor Science, Arts
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- Bachelor Advanced Medical Science
- Bachelor Advanced Science
- Bachelor Mathematics
- B.Sc. Science / Business
- Bachelor Science / International Studies
- Bachelor Science, Arts
- Bachelor Science, Laws
Education & Training (10)
- Bachelor Health and Physical Education
Engineering & Technology (9)
- Bachelor Building Design Management
- Bachelor Construction Management (Hons)
- Bachelor Construction Technology
- Bachelor Design and Technology
- B.Eng. Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor Engineering (Honours), Business
- Bachelor Engineering Science
Journalism & Media (6)
- Bachelor Communication
- Bachelor Communication / Business
- Bachelor Communication / Laws
- Bachelor Communication, Creative Industries
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- Bachelor Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
- Bachelor Heritage and Tourism
- Bachelor Sport Development
- Bachelor Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor Tourism Management
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
About
History
The University of Western Sydney (UWS) began operation on 1st January 1989, under the terms of the University of Western Sydney Act, 1988 which had been passed by the New South Wales Parliament in December 1988. However, the predecessors of the University date back as far as 1891 with the establishment of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College.
Education
If you're thinking about university study, WSU offers an outstanding range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research options across 10 campuses in Greater Western Sydney.
Research
- Within the University there are disciplines and specialisations but outside the University there are real challenges that cross over these distinctions.
- Research at Western Sydney University is organised into four multidisciplinary research themes. Our research themes speak to the history and culture of the University and its communities, providing a shared vision for their future.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
201
2022
201 50
2021
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
234 13
2022
247 27
2021
274
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
301
2021
301
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
501 -7
2022
494 -20
2021
474
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The University provides facilities and support services for staff, students and visitors on all campuses.
Housing services
Western Sydney University offers a wide range of on-campus accommodation, providing you with high quality, affordable accommodation that gives a rich and balanced living and learning environment.
ICT services
IT resources
- IT Service Desk
- Staff Email
- vUWS Support site (opens in new window)Opens in a new window
- WesternWifi (wireless network)
Medical services
Uniclinic offers a range of therapeutic health practices at reduced rates to the general public. Treatments are provided by students who are under the supervision of qualified clinicians. You do not need a referral to attend the Uniclinic.
Student Life
Campus life
- One of the best things about life at WSU is that there's always something happening! From live music, outdoor activities, sports and PlayStation competitions, to one of many social events organised by your Campus Life team (CLT) or Student Clubs, you're bound to find something that interests you.
- Campus Life also helps to maintain facilities and equipment that are available to students including table tennis tables, pool tables, board games and sporting equipment in student lounge areas. Just ask your Campus Life Officer about using these.
Sports facilities
At Western Sydney University we understand the important role that sport plays in our region. Our commitment to sport is showcased by 1500 current students studying sports related courses, several key relationships with Western Sydney teams, industry expertise, Elite Athlete support and a reputation for sportsmanship at the Unisport Nationals Events.
Student clubs
- With over 100 Student Clubs to choose from, you have the opportunity to lead a vibrant social life on and off campus.
- Each Student Club broadly fits into its own interest group, including Social Life, Cultural, Religious, Sporting, Political, and Course Related.
- Your Campus will have its own set of Student Clubs, but you can travel to any Campus and enjoy the Club activities on offer.
Accreditation
Western Sydney University | AACSB Accredited.
Student Reviews
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The overall experience was good it helped a lot. I learned new things.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My university experience was very satisfactory. Even with the pandemic, our studies ran smoothly online and a lot of learning resources were provided. And the student involvement committees at this university was also very satisfactory.
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