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Public university

Western Sydney University

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
QS ranking
494
Acceptance rate
30%
Tuition fee
USD17,968/ year

Study background

University introduction

Western Sydney University is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Its most popular subjects include Nursing, Sports-Related Subjects, Agriculture and Forestry, Sociology and Linguistics. This is a large university, with approximately 35,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
83%
17%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
79%
21%
Local studentsInternational students

Student gender

In this university

45%
55%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

27 : 1
27 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

24 : 1
24 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

23 : 1
23 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2021 Budget

USD 604.7 mn

Endowment

-

University website

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Nursing

  2. 2.

    Sports-Related Subjects

  3. 3.

    Agriculture and Forestry

  4. 4.

    Sociology

  5. 5.

    Linguistics

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

6

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

390acres

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

20

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

1

Basketball courts

5

Squash courts

—

Badminton courts

8

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

8

Number of dormitories

6

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,804
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
71 - 73%
Temperature
18°
27°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
70 - 72%
Temperature
9°
23°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
61 - 66%
Temperature
8°
21°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
63 - 69%
Temperature
14°
26°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Sydney Airport

Distance between airport and university

73 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 - 2 hours
Cost
USD 9 - 13
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 120 - 145

After graduation

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

240

Average numbers of services

5