Western Sydney University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #510 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #27 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #22 of 40 | In Australia |
| #43 of 1,029 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 210 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 37,426
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.westernsydney.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 75%*
* Western Sydney University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary School diploma or equivalent . |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Autumn (March to June); Spring (July to November) |
| Enrollment | 37,426 |
Research profile
Western Sydney University is a world-class research university with 50,964 scientific papers published and 1,369,501 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Psychology, Law, and Sociology.
Western Sydney University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 108 | 110 |
| 1994 | 146 | 265 |
| 1995 | 180 | 395 |
| 1996 | 251 | 573 |
| 1997 | 253 | 740 |
| 1998 | 346 | 1033 |
| 1999 | 392 | 1407 |
| 2000 | 392 | 1971 |
| 2001 | 441 | 2506 |
| 2002 | 575 | 3126 |
| 2003 | 519 | 4002 |
| 2004 | 620 | 5057 |
| 2005 | 641 | 6355 |
| 2006 | 643 | 7760 |
| 2007 | 755 | 9247 |
| 2008 | 916 | 11259 |
| 2009 | 1169 | 13578 |
| 2010 | 1293 | 16724 |
| 2011 | 1697 | 20557 |
| 2012 | 1890 | 25339 |
| 2013 | 2167 | 32380 |
| 2014 | 2193 | 39565 |
| 2015 | 2415 | 45563 |
| 2016 | 2573 | 51810 |
| 2017 | 2693 | 59620 |
| 2018 | 3855 | 71401 |
| 2019 | 3111 | 88257 |
| 2020 | 3275 | 113726 |
| 2021 | 3418 | 136270 |
| 2022 | 3511 | 145126 |
| 2023 | 3388 | 157707 |
| 2024 | 2875 | 161942 |
| 2025 | 2461 | 156762 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Western Sydney University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Course | Domestic Tuition Fee (per year) | International Tuition Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Law | Bachelor of Business | $9,500 | $26,000 |
| Business and Law | Bachelor of Laws | $11,000 | $30,000 |
| Engineering and Built Environment | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | $10,000 | $31,000 |
| Engineering and Built Environment | Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) | $9,500 | $27,000 |
| Health | Bachelor of Nursing | $9,000 | $28,000 |
| Health | Bachelor of Medical Science | $9,500 | $28,000 |
| Science | Bachelor of Science | $9,500 | $27,000 |
| Science | Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | $10,000 | $30,000 |
Western Sydney University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Western Sydney University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
Western Sydney University alumni
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Yvonne Strahovski
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Yvonne Jaqueline Strzechowski, known professionally as Yvonne Strahovski, is an Australian actress. She is known for her roles as Sarah Walker in the spy comedy drama series Chuck (2007–2012), Hannah McKay in the drama series Dexter (2012–2013) and Kate Morgan in the event series 24: Live Another Day (2014). Strahovski starred as Serena Joy Waterford in the drama series The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2025), for which she has received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
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Joel Edgerton
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorfilm directortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor and filmmaker. He is known for his portrayal of Will McGill on the first two seasons of the Australian drama series The Secret Life of Us (2001–02), and for playing Owen Lars in the Star Wars films Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005), a role he reprised in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022). He also voiced Metal Beak from Warner Bros. Pictures' fantasy adventure film Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010). For his portrayal of Richard Loving in the 2016 historical drama Loving, he received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, and a further nomination in the same category for Train Dreams.
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David Wenham
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorstage actorfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
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David Wenham AM is an Australian actor who has appeared in film, television and theatre. He is known for his roles as Faramir in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, Friar Carl in Van Helsing and Van Helsing: The London Assignment, Dilios in 300 and its sequel 300: Rise of an Empire, Al Parker in Top of the Lake, Lieutenant John Scarfield in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Hank Snow in Elvis. He is known in his native Australia for his role as Diver Dan in SeaChange and Price Galese in Les Norton.
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Aziz Shavershian
- Occupations
- personal trainermodelYouTuberInternet celebritytelevision producer
- Biography
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Aziz Sergeyevich Shavershian, better known as Zyzz, was an Australian bodybuilder and model. He established a cult following after posting videos of himself on YouTube, starting in 2007.
Western Sydney University faculties and divisions
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Hotel Management, Human Resources, International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Sports Management |
|---|---|
| School : Computing, Engineering and Mathematics | Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Fire Science, Health Administration, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Mathematical Physics, Safety Engineering |
| School : Education | Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| School : Humanities and Communication Arts | Advertising and Publicity, Arabic, Chinese, Design, Fine Arts, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Music, Primary Education, Public Relations, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Law | Commercial Law, Law |
| School : Medicine | Anatomy, Cell Biology, Health Education, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| School : Nursing and Midwifery | Community Health, Health Administration, Midwifery, Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
| School : Science and Health | Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Parks and Recreation, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sports, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy, Zoology |
| School : Social Sciences and Psychology | Art Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Criminology, Geography, Peace and Disarmament, Police Studies, Psychology, Rural Planning, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Tourism, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | WSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Motto | Unlimited. |
| Colors | maroon, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Locked Bag 1797 Penrith, New South Wales, 2751 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |