Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University, 169 Macquarie Street and 100, Bankstown

  • #384 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 30,382Total Students
  • 1,498Faculty
  • 6,251Int'l Students

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Ranked in Top 2 percent of universities worldwide, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential for students with the drive and determination to succeed.

With one of the most comprehensive range of courses in Australia, our curriculum and approach to flexible learning is designed to be a springboard for a successful career.

To ensure that students in the Western Sydney region and across Australia have access to a greater range of quality undergraduate opportunities, we invest in providing new study options and support services – such as The College, Advantage Entry Programs and scholarships – as pathways for entry and academic success.

The Academy at Western Sydney University offers advanced degrees that prepare you to thrive in the face of change and seize success at every opportunity. Whether your dream is to achieve as a professional, an entrepreneur or as an academic, you will learn to think differently and creatively.

With our growing international reach and reputation, we also provide our students with unlimited opportunity to learn, travel and work in more than 300 destinations across the globe.

About

Ranked in Top 2 percent of universities worldwide, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential for students with the drive and determination to succeed.

With one of the most comprehensive range of courses in Australia, our curriculum and approach to flexible learning is designed to be a springboard for a successful career.

To ensure that students in the Western Sydney region and across Australia have access to a greater range of quality undergraduate opportunities, we invest in providing new study options and support services – such as The College, Advantage Entry Programs and scholarships – as pathways for entry and academic success.

The Academy at Western Sydney University offers advanced degrees that prepare you to thrive in the face of change and seize success at every opportunity. Whether your dream is to achieve as a professional, an entrepreneur or as an academic, you will learn to think differently and creatively.

With our growing international reach and reputation, we also provide our students with unlimited opportunity to learn, travel and work in more than 300 destinations across the globe.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #601+
  • 2014
    #651-700
  • 2015
    #651-700
  • 2016
    #651-700
  • 2017
    #551-600
  • 2018
    #551-600
  • 2019
    #=498
  • 2020
    #=468
  • 2021
    #=474
  • 2022
    #=494
  • 2023
    #501-510
  • 2024
    #=375
  • 2025
    #384

Student & Staff

Total students
30,382

20%
80%

International students
6,251

49%
51%

Total faculty staff
1,498

873
625

Total students
30,382

20%
80%

International students
6,251

49%
51%

Total faculty staff
1,498

625
873
2024
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Parramatta City campus,

Western Sydney University, 169 Macquarie Street and 100 , Bankstown , New South Wales , Australia , 2150

Bankstown campus,

Cnr Horsley Road and Bullecourt Avenue. , Milperra , New South Whales , Australia , 2214

Blacktown campus (Nirimba Education Precinct),

Eastern Road , Quakers Hill , New South Wales , Australia , 2763

Campbelltown campus,

Cnr of Narellan Road and Gilchrist Drive , Macarthur , New South Wales , Australia , 2570

Hawkesbury campus,

Cnr of Bourke Street and Londonderry Road , Richmond , New South Wales , Australia , 2753

Lithgow campus,

Cnr of Mort Street and Bridge Street , Lithgow , New South Wales , Australia , 2790

Parramatta campus,

Cnr of Victoria Road and James Ruse Drive , Rydalmere , New South Wales , Australia , 2116

Penrith campus,

Cnr of O'Connell Street and Second Ave , Kingswood , New South Wales , Australia , 2747

Westmead campus,

Cnr of Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Ave , Westmead , New South Wales , Australia , 2145

Liverpool Campus,

100 Macquarie Street , Liverpool , New South Wales , Australia , 2170

Sydney City,

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street , Sydney , New South Wales , Australia , 2000

Sydney Olympic Park,

Level 4, 8 Australia Avenue , Sydney Olympic Park , New South Wales , Australia , 2127

Peter Shergold Building, Parramatta,

169 Macquarie Street , Parramatta , New South Wales , Australia , 2150

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