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Western Sydney University

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Penrith, Australia
301–350th in World University Rankings 2024
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About

Basic information and contact details for Western Sydney University

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Western Sydney University is a world-class university, globally recognised for its research strengths and innovations in teaching. The university values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. Ranked in the top two per cent of unis in the world, we are globally focused, research-led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Our mission is to be a university of international standing and outlook, achieving excellence through scholarship, teaching, learning, research and service to local and international communities, beginning with the people of Greater Western Sydney. 

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Rankings

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Key Statistics

A breakdown of the key statistics at Western Sydney University

  • gender ratio
    Student gender ratio
    59 F : 41 M (1)
  • globe fill
    International student percentage
    21% (1)
  • student per staff
    Students per staff
    41.8 (1)
  • student
    Student total
    35590 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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Subjects Taught at Western Sydney University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Western Sydney University

Social Sciences201–250th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology251–300th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences301–400th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Life Sciences201–250th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Law251–300th

  • Law

Engineering301–400th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Education151–175th

  • Education

Computer Science401–500th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Arts and Humanities201–250th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics301–400th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance
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Downloads

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Undergraduate Guide 2021