Your Guide to Education in Australia and Britain

Western Sydney


Overview
The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a modern, progressive university committed to offering relevant courses for today’s rapidly changing world. We aim to ‘Bring Knowledge to Life’ by combining academic study with hands-on practical experience, giving graduates the knowledge to succeed as well as the practical skills needed to solve problems and move forward in their careers. Our programs are taught by academics who are leaders in their field and work hard to share their knowledge and passion with every student.

With a student population of over 36,000, UWS is one of the largest universities in Australia. The University is a multi-site university with six campuses spread across Greater Western Sydney. The campuses are located at Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Penrith, and Parramatta. Modern, green and friendly, the campuses provide a welcoming study environment and are served by both public transport and major roads. 

Research
Our reputation for research excellence has placed us in the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) funding top 20, underlining our position among the best in the country. In humanities, social sciences, and education we have achieved a ranking of eighth (across 2005–2009).

Our research centres and programs attract international, national and local interest and contribute to developments that are making a difference in contemporary life. Our commitment is also supported by a $50million funding for the next 10 years to strengthen our designated research centres.

Services and Facilities
At UWS, we offer support services to all students as well as extra services to international students to assist them achieve their personal, academic and ultimate career goals. Once students arrive in Australia, an airport reception and orientation programs are offered to help you settle in to UWS.

Our campuses, spread across Greater Western Sydney, provide purpose built facilities designed to give students room to think and learn. UWS students have access to world class facilities such as the new $47.5 million School of Medicine, the Centre for Cultural Research, MARCS Auditory Laboratories, moot courts, nursing laboratories, the Confocal Bio-Imaging Facility, Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Facility, language laboratories, conference interpreting facilities, and Robotic Assembly Laboratory.

UWS provides a variety of affordable, quality on-campus accommodation to suit the needs and lifestyles of our students. The residential facilities represent genuine 'living and learning communities' with unique support networks and easy access to academic assistance.


Study programs

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are offered from the following areas of study:


Faculty List


• Agriculture, Horticulture and Food Science
• Arts, Languages, Interpreting and Translation
• Business
• Computing and Information Technology
• Creative and Communication Arts
• Engineering, Constructions and Industrial Design
• Environment
• Forensics, Policing and Criminology
• International Studies
• Law
• Medicine
• Nursing, Health and Sport Sciences
• Sciences and Biotechnology
• Social Sciences
• Teaching and Education
• Tourism and Hospitality


CRICOS code 00917K

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"I am studying international business at UWS, and the studies have broadened my way of thinking.  The courses involve a lot of research findings based on current events which just makes them all the more interesting.  

My advice?  Take the plunge.  This was the best decision I've ever made."
 
V. Chung, Seneca College
 



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