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Western Sydney University

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Penrith, Australia
301–350th in World University Rankings 2024
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About

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Western Sydney University is a world-class university, globally recognised for its research strengths and innovations in teaching. The university values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. Ranked in the top two per cent of unis in the world, we are globally focused, research-led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Our mission is to be a university of international standing and outlook, achieving excellence through scholarship, teaching, learning, research and service to local and international communities, beginning with the people of Greater Western Sydney. 

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Western Sydney University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
59 F : 41 M (1)
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International student percentage
21% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
41.8 (1)
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Student total
35590 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2024

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Subjects Taught at Western Sydney University

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Life Sciences201–250th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Law251–300th

  • Law

Education151–175th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities201–250th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics301–400th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science401–500th

  • Computer Science

Engineering301–400th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences201–250th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology251–300th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences301–400th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

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