Western Sydney University (UWS), is an Australian multi-campus university in the Greater Western region of Sydney. The university was founded in 1989 and has campuses in Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Parramatta, and Penrith.
Schools
- School of Business
- School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Humanities and Communication Arts
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- School of Psychology | School of Science
- School of Social Sciences
- Graduate Research School
Rankings
Top 2% of Universities Worldwide, THE World University Rankings 2019-2022
5 Stars for Facilities, Inclusiveness, Innovation and Teaching; QS Star Ratings 2021
#3 Worldwide, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, THE Impact Rankings 2021
Rankings by Subject
QS World University Rankings by subject 2021
No 11 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Agriculture
No 14 in Australia and 228th in the World for Arts and Humanities
No 10 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Communications & Media
No 20 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Education
No 14 in Australia and 201-250th in the World for English Language
No 15 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Geography
No 8 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Linguistics
No 17 in Australia and 251-300th in the World for Medicine
No 18 in Australia and 51-100th in the World for Nursing
No 17 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Psychology
No 7 in Australia and 93th in the World for Sociology
No 19 in Australia and 101-120th in the World for Sport related Subjects
Campuses
Liverpool City
The Ngara Ngura Building, in the heart of Liverpool CBD, provides high quality, technology-rich and flexible teaching and learning spaces.
Parramatta City Campus Precinct
The innovative Parramatta City Campus Precinct offers interactive, technology-enabled learning studios and unique study spaces.
Campbelltown
Western is a university of the people. That means being where the people are. Campbelltown campus is close to everything that’s great about Western Sydney fantastic cafes and world-class facilities.
Bankstown
The Bankstown campus offers you state-of-the-art computer labs and study areas, great cafés and on-campus activities, plus a full range of student services.
Parramatta South
Parramatta is rapidly becoming the heart of Sydney’s business, creative and cultural landscape. Western’s Parramatta campus offers cutting-edge facilities and technology. Gives you access to world-class academics. Connects you to the epicentre of a future yet to be imagined.
Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury campus gives you access to cutting-edge facilities. Allows you to enrich your mind and get your hands dirty. Prepares you to take on the world of tomorrow.
Penrith
Penrith Campus (Kingswood) is conveniently located next to key public transport for the region. Boasting state of the art library, teaching and gym facilities, Penrith Campus is where you can reach your unlimited potential.
Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub
The Lithgow site is situated in the Charles Hoskins Memorial Institute, which has undergone substantial refurbishment to become a state-of-the-art community facility known as the Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub.
Sydney Olympic Park
Sydney Olympic Park campus is in the heart of Sydney's famous Olympic precinct, with a bustling cafe and restaurant district, renowned stadiums and sporting facilities, entertainment venues, parks, medical centres, banks, retail shops and open spaces.
Nirimba
Nirimba is a leafy green campus combining modern architecture with rolling hills, blue skies and landscaped gardens.
