Western Sydney University Sydney Courses, Rankings, Admission Criteria, Fee & Scholarships

Why Western Sydney University?

Programs: The university offers 500+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. The top 5 ranking programs of Western Sydney University as per QS 2022, includes Sociology, Nursing, Sports, Communication & Media, and Linguistics.
International Student Requirements: Indian applicants need to have 60% in CBSE/ISC or 70% in State Board to be eligible for any UG degree whereas graduate programs require relevant bachelors degree and 2+ years of work experience. Check out in detail about admissions, here!
Admission Deadlines: The university admits international students in two semesters and students willing to apply for autumn semester must apply by 15 November, 2021.
Scholarships: Western Sydney University offers around 32 scholarships, ranging from 5,019 AUD to 9,893 AUD for students on the basis of academic records. Students with a GPA of 5.49 or above can avail benefits of scholarships in Australia.
Cost of Attendance: The annual tuition fee at Western Sydney University is around AUD 26,240 - 38,400 and a minimum budget of AUD 25,000 is required for further living cost, meals and other expenses.
Campus: Students at Western Sydney University can access 70+ million digital resources, 700,000 e-books and 270 student clubs. Every month, campus life officers organise ‘Out & About trip’ for bushwalk and adventurous activities within the campus and outside.
Placements: Around 83.4% of undergraduates and 91.5% postgraduates receive job offer letters within 4 months of graduation. The average salary of a Western Sydney University graduate is 89,000 AUD and students can choose to work in 400+ global locations.

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Table of Contents

Western Sydney Ranking
Western Sydney Highlights
Western Sydney Campus
Western Sydney Accommodation
Western Sydney Admission Process
5.1 Admission Requirement
5.2 English Language Requirement
Western Sydney Attendance Cost
Western Sydney Scholarship
Western Sydney Alumni
Western Sydney Placement

Western Sydney University Rankings

Western Sydney University rankings by top agencies around the world in 2022 and 2021 are:

As per QS 2022:
- #=494 in Global World Rankings
- #93 in Sociology
- #51-100 in Nursing
- #101-120 in Sports-Related Subjects
- #101-150 in Communication and Media Studies
- #301-500 for Graduate Employability Rate
As per the US News and World Report 2021:
#274 among Global Universities
#19 among Global Universities in Australia/New Zealand
#17 among Global Universities in Australia
#129 in Arts and Humanities
#270 in Civil Engineering
#159 in Psychology
As per Times Higher Education (THE) WUR 2021:
- #251-300 in World University Ranking
- #3 in Impact Rankings
As per QS WUR 2021:
- #474 in QS World University Rankings
- #93 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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Highlights

University Type	Public
Campus Setting	Urban
Establishment Year	1989
Student Ratio (Female to Male)	55:45
Graduate Employability Rate	82.6%
No. of Courses	440+
International Student Percentage	17%
Applications Accepted	Online via Website
Work-Study	Available
Intake Session	Fall, Autumn, and Spring
Mode of Program	Full time and Part-time

Western Sydney University Campus

Western Sydney University campuses are located in the cities of Parramatta, Bankstown, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Nirimba, Sydney City, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Parramatta South, Penrith, and Sydney Olympic Park.

The university has over 270 clubs and organisations conducting various student activities within the campus and helping in the overall development of students.
The libraries are equipped with 70+ million digital resources and 700,000 ebooks that can be downloaded anytime.
The campus life officers organise ‘Out & About trip’ every month which includes bushwalk and adventurous activities within the campus and outside.

Western Sydney University Accommodations

Western Sydney University offers on-campus accommodation to its students and provides suggestions for other student accommodation options in Australia. Students while staying on-campus can have access to free internet and access to the exclusive ResLife program.

The residential rooms have facilities like a student lounge with a communal kitchen, TV lounge, computer and study rooms, BBQ area, laundry and others.
The cost of rooms starts from 160 to 320 AUD per week. While the accommodation is also available as Homestays with Australian families.
Meal plans are not included but will be provided with an extra cost of 150 AUD for 12 meals in a week.

Western Sydney University Admission Process

International students applying for Western Sydney University admissions must meet the entry requirements given below. Students are advised to submit applications at least two months before the commencement of studies, leaving enough time for visa applications.

To be eligible for any UG degree at the institution, Indian candidates must have 60 percent in CBSE/ISC or 70% in State Board. For PG admissions, a bachelor's degree in the relevant field and below mentioned documents are required.

Application Portal: Online

Admission Requirements

Academic transcripts, degree/diploma certificates.
Personal identification document (e.g. passport)
Portfolio/ Statement of purpose
Financial Statement
ELP scores
Letters of recommendation

Note:

Students from India should have a minimum of 70% marks in the four core subjects opted for in the 12th standard.
Research students:
- Research proposal/research topic
- Referee Reports if any required

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English Language Requirements for International Students

Candidates from non-native English speaking countries need to appear for exams to study in Australia. The below table shows the minimum score requirements for admission to Western Sydney University:

Tests	Scores
IELTS (Academic)	6.5
TOEFL (IBT)	82
PTE	58

Western Sydney University Cost of Attendance

Students planning to get admission at Western Sydney University need to arrange their finances in advance and therefore estimated costs of the expenses are shared below. The total cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, food and other living expenses. The costs of living in Australia might be high or low depending on the lifestyle one chooses.

Basic Expenses	Estimated annual costs (in AUD)
Tuition Fee	27,662
Rent/On-Campus	6,838
Basic Supplies (Books, Meals, Groceries, Transport)	10,038
Miscellaneous	4,510

The tuition fee of the popular programs offered at Western Sydney University are tabulated below:

Departments	Tuition Fee (in AUD)
Business	25,352
Medicine	29,213 – 60,456
Computing, Engineering, and Mathematics	27,820 – 29,809
Law	26,984
Science and Health	24,158 – 29,213
Humanities and Communication Arts	23,680 – 25,352
Nursing and Midwifery	27,500 – 34,376
Social Sciences and Psychology	23,714 – 27,089

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Western Sydney University Scholarships

Western Sydney University offers around 32 scholarships, ranging from 5,019 AUD to 9,893 AUD for students on the basis of academic records. International students can also apply for various scholarships and loans in Australia offered by government organisations.

Popular scholarships offered to international students by Western Sydney University:

Scholarships	Value (in AUD)	Eligibility
Western Sydney International Scholarship (UG)	7,565	GPA 5.49 and above
Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship (PG)	50% of the cost of tuition fees for two-years	GPA of 5.95 and above
Western Sydney International Scholarship for PostGraduates	Up to 4,946 to 7,565	GPA of 5.49 and above
Australia Award Scholarship	Full-tuition fee, travel allowance, establishment allowance, cost of living	Minimum 18 years, Not be an Australian resident, must have a student visa

Western Sydney University Alumni

Graduates of Western Sydney are entitled to avail themselves of a wide range of benefits including GradLife, the online portal for alumni members and networking opportunities with other fellow alumni, processing of academic transcripts, career support and alumni awards. The Alumni Scholarship Fund program allows all alumni members to contribute in order to support the education of future students.

Notable alumni of Western Sydney University:

Yvonne Strahovski, an Australian actress;
Shannon Cole, an Australian footballer;
Ed Husic, an Australian politician;
Ben Quilty, an Australian artist.

Western Sydney University Placements

Western Sydney University career services assist all students to grab the best employment opportunities in relevant fields. Career-specific programs are also conducted at Western Sydney University such as Career Mentoring, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) and Career-Launch program that help students to gain required competencies for securing part-time and full-time jobs in Australia and worldwide.

Coming to the employment statistics, about 83.4% of undergraduates and 91.5% postgraduates receive job offer letters within 4 months of graduation.
The average salary of a Western Sydney University graduate is 89,000 AUD.
Notably, Western Sydney has the 3rd largest economy in Australia with a GRP of 145 billion AUD.

The average salaries of Western Sydney University graduates & alumni are:

Degrees	Average Salary (in AUD)
MBA	130,000
Bachelor of Science	102,000
Masters in Finance	84,000
Bachelor of Arts	72,000

Western Sydney University is recognised for its world-class education, international reach, and significant research activity, and is ranked in the top 2% of institutions worldwide. Western Sydney University is one of Australia's most popular study destinations due to the high quality of its education and employment placements. Western Sydney University admission is extremely tough, and it is given largely on the basis of academic performance. It also provides over 25 million AUD worth of scholarships through donor-funded programs to support international students.