Western Sydney University Overview

Western Sydney University is a prominent public research university established in 1989 and rebranded in 2015. Operating across the Greater Western Sydney region, it serves around 47,000 students, including over 36,000 undergraduates, more than 7,000 postgraduate coursework students, and about 1,300 research students.

The university features multiple campuses—Bankstown City, Blacktown (Nirimba), Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Penrith, and Sydney City—each specializing in areas such as social sciences, business, health, agriculture, and media. It is also expanding to support students in Sydney’s suburbs through community study hubs in Liverpool and Fairfield.

Recognized for its impact-driven research, Western Sydney University has topped the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings globally for sustainable development goals, including social and ecological initiatives. It is known for its multicultural campus community, featuring students from over 70 countries.

The university offers a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across faculties such as Business, Law, Health, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Education, Arts, Music, and Psychology. Western emphasizes practical learning, community engagement, and skills for real-world impact. With a growing focus on infrastructure, like vertical campuses and regional partnerships, it supports student success and regional growth.