Western Sydney University

Challenging the traditional notion of what a university should be, Western is student-centred, future-focused, and research-led. Rated 5 stars for employability¹ , we equip our graduates with the skills and experience to thrive in their careers. With campuses in Western Sydney—Australia’s fastest-growing, most economically significant region—as well as internationally, we have more than 50,000 students currently studying and over 200,000 alumni making their mark locally and across the globe.

Student-centred

We put students at the heart of everything we do. With 65 per cent of our students being the first in their family to attend university, we’re committed to providing them with an exceptional learning experience.

Our innovative teaching and learning bring together students, staff and external partners to co-create courses that prepare students for employment success in a rapidly changing world.

Our HSC True Reward early offer program recognises that you are more than your ATAR. We focus on your strongest skills and the subjects in which you excel, making early offers based on your Year 11 or Year 12 results in the subjects that matter most to your chosen course.

Future-focused

Our campuses offer technology-rich teaching and research spaces, collaborating with industry to embed the university in the economic and civic life of Western Sydney.

Working in partnership with industry, government and higher education providers in the development of transformative educational infrastructure for our region. With world-class vertical campuses in Western Sydney growth centres – Parramatta, Westmead, Liverpool and Bankstown CBD.

Global vision

Named number one in the world² in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings for an unprecedented third year in a row, we empower our students with professional and personal experiences so they can influence change locally and globally.

Western Sydney University is a research leader and see learning and research as connected aspects of the student experience. We work with regional, national and international partners to deliver research that has a positive impact on the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of our communities.

We topped the overall impact ranking against more than 1,900 institutions for our work tackling issues like sustainability, climate action, equality, inclusivity and social justice.

¹ QS Stars University Ratings 2024
² #1 uni in the world for three years in a row, Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022-2024.

Western Sydney University student cohort profile

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Western Sydney University The College
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