Western Sydney University
About
Western Sydney University prides itself on challenging the traditional notion of what a university should be. We are deeply embedded in the community and the region we serve – Australia’s fastest growing economy.
We are dedicated to ensuring our students enjoy a dynamic learning experience. From our award-winning, tech-infused vertical campuses in Western Sydney’s growing CBDs, to the forward-focused new teaching methodologies, we ensure you are well prepared for the future.
Ranked in all major global rankings systems, we are delighted to be ranked number one in the world in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022. Assessing universities on their commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Western Sydney University topped the list of more than 1,400 universities for our response to issues such as sustainability, climate action, equality, inclusivity and social justice.
Western Sydney University is also a research leader – the result of focused investment in its research strengths and facilities. We see learning and research as connected aspects of the student experience. We work with regional, national and international partners to deliver research that has a positive impact on the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of our communities.
At Western we demonstrate our pledge to students with our unique early offer program, HSC True Reward. We recognise that you are more than your ATAR so we focus instead on your strongest skills and the subjects in which you excel. At Western we make early offers based on your Year 11 or Year 12 results in the subjects that matter most to your chosen degree.
For high achievers, The Academy at Western Sydney University is a program that challenges our students to think differently and cultivates leadership skills. We empower our students with professional and personal experiences so they can influence change locally and globally.
With more than 200,000 highly respected alumni, the university offers the benefits of a dynamic, culturally rich and globally aware graduate community.
With a modern outlook, Western Sydney University has an agile and contemporary take on traditional higher education offerings, affording students, both international and Australia-based, significant advantages and unique opportunities.
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Western Sydney University The College
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Contact
Phone: 1300 897 669
Email: study@westernsydney.edu.au
Website: visit the Western Sydney University website
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith NSW 2751
Campus Locations
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Events
Important Dates
2024
University campuses
Autumn session: Monday 4 March to Sunday 30 June 2024
Spring session: Monday 22 July to Sunday 19 November 2024
Sydney City campus
Session 1: Monday 4 March to Sunday 11 June 2024
Session 2: Monday 1 July to Sunday 6 October 2024
Session 3: Monday 28 October 2024 to Sunday 9 February 2025
The College
Term 1: Monday 4 March to Sunday 11 June 2024
Term 2: Monday 1 July to Sunday 6 October 2024
Term 3: Monday 28 October 2024 to Sunday 9 February 2025
Open Days
Throughout the year Western Sydney University has a number of events available for future students including Open Day, Western webinars, HSC study sessions and campus tours.
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes display the overall undergraduate results for the institution.
No QILT data available for this institution.
For further information visit ComparED website
Policies and Services
Admission criteria
To be offered a place in a course at Western Sydney University, you must meet the general requirements listed in one of the following categories, satisfy English language requirements and be selected in competition with other eligible applicants.
Western Sydney University recognises that there are many paths students can follow on the road to university study, including Year 12 studies, studies with TAFE and other VET providers, accredited studies offered in some workplaces, studies at university that are complete or incomplete, foundation courses at an Australian university, the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and work experience.
You will be considered for entry to courses at the University on the basis of the outcomes you have achieved in any of the qualifications you hold. Your prior studies do not need to be relevant to the course in which you would like to study at Western.
Note: Authoritative information can be given in writing only by the Office of Student & University Planning. The University will not accept responsibility for any consequences that may result if advice is sought from any other source.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Australian Year 12 students
If you are a 2023 Australian Year 12 student, you will generally be considered for admission on the basis of your ATAR or equivalent. Refer to individual course entries for any additional selection criteria.
Selection rank adjustments
Selection rank adjustments may allow 2023 Year 12 applicants to receive an offer to a program even though they have an ATAR below the published selection rank. If you qualify for more than one selection rank adjustment, the maximum number of points you can receive is 10. Selection rank adjustments apply to all Western Sydney University courses except:
- 725505 - Doctor of Medicine
- 720720 - Bachelor of Music
- 720728 - Bachelor of Creative Industries (Music)
- 720734 - Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Creative Industries
- 726570 - Bachelor of Midwifery
- 723560 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Western Sydney selection ranks adjustments
Equity adjustments
The Western Sydney University Special Consideration Scheme is an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) to assist students who have been disadvantaged during their current or previous Year 12 studies, including students with a disability.
Under EAS, applicants who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage may have their selection ranks increased. To qualify, you must demonstrate that your educational performance during Year 11 and/or Year 12, or equivalent, has been seriously affected by circumstances beyond your control. EAS applications are processed centrally through UAC.
Elite athletes and performer adjustments
Western Sydney University is recognised as an Elite Athlete or Performer Friendly university. The Western Sydney University’s Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme encourages applications from students who have been disadvantaged during their current or previous Year 12 studies due to performance and training commitments.
To be considered, you need to complete the Elite Athletes or Performers Scheme Application [PDF] form and submit it directly to the University, marked to the attention of Admissions.
Elite athletes and performers who meet the eligibility requirements for consideration will have their selection ranks increased.
Location adjustments
If you live or go to school in Western Sydney and are completing the NSW HSC or International Baccalaureate (IB) in 2022 your selection rank will automatically be increased by five points when you apply through UAC.
Subject adjustments
Western Sydney University rewards outstanding academic achievement of 2022 HSC or IB students by increasing your selection rank by up to 10 points. You must achieve Band 5 or 6 results in HSC subjects relevant to the course you want to study.
Criteria that may apply in addition to the ATAR
In addition to achieving the standard of performance required for admission, for certain courses you must also satisfy any additional selection criteria, such as a personal statement, questionnaire, portfolio of work, audition, interview or test. These criteria are taken into account either instead of, or in conjunction with, your ATAR or equivalent.
Details of additional selection criteria and how applicants can meet these requirements are outlined in the course descriptions.
If you are undertaking your Year 12 studies offshore and are applying to a course that has additional selection criteria that you will find difficult to meet, call the Student Services Hub on +61 2 9852 5499.
Assumed knowledge: bridging courses
If you do not have the assumed knowledge indicated in a course description, you are still eligible to apply for that course. Western Sydney University runs a number of bridging programs in February each year, before the start of session.
For more information, call the Student Services Hub on 1300 897 669.
Other admission options
Schools Recommendation Scheme
Western Sydney University participates in the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS), processed centrally through UAC, allowing Year 12 students who are UAC applicants to receive early offers of undergraduate admission. SRS aims to assist access to higher education using selection criteria other than the ATAR, including school recommendations and senior secondary studies. There are no fees to apply for SRS, but you will be required to pay a processing fee when you apply for undergraduate admission through UAC.
Western Sydney University will take into account the following when considering your application:
- Year 11 studies
- school ratings.
SRS is available for a range of Western Sydney University courses, however prerequisites and additional selection criteria may apply.
How Schools Recommendation Schemes work
HSC True Reward Program
Receive an offer from Western Sydney University before ATAR release day. Our unique program makes an early offer into a University degree based on the corresponding HSC subject band outcomes, not the ATAR. This program is open to all 2022 NSW HSC students.
Western Sydney University, The College
Western Sydney University, The College provides students with a clear pathway to Western Sydney University.
The integrated diploma/bachelor courses enable students, with an ATAR above 55.00, to study the same content as first year University students, allowing transition into the second year of university with no time lost. The extended diplomas are available for students with an ATAR below 55.00 or no ATAR at all and include preliminary content which prepares students for university studies.
With smaller class sizes and one-on-one teaching, The College provides a supportive environment to learn and thrive in. Depending on your results, completion of an integrated diploma/bachelor course or extended diploma guarantees entry into a corresponding bachelor degree.
Diploma courses are offered in a format to prepare students with a variety of skill levels, from those who have a competitive ATAR, to those who did not receive an ATAR at all or who have not studied for a long time.
University Foundation Studies at The College
University Foundation Studies programs are designed for students who need to build up a set of academic study and subject skills before undertaking a university degree. These one- or two-term programs are ideally suited to students who:
- have not performed to their full potential in their HSC; or
- do not possess the specific prerequisites or assumed knowledge for the degree of their choice; or
- have not studied for some time and need to bring their study skills up to date.
Successful completion of The College University Foundation Studies offers guaranteed direct entry into specific Western Sydney University first-year undergraduate programs. Applications are not through UAC and must be made direct to the University.
For further information, call The College on 1300 897 669 or visit the Western Sydney University, The College website.
Limited ATAR
If you are eligible for a Limited ATAR, your application will be considered on this basis.
Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partly completed any tertiary studies, including TAFE courses, AQF-accredited courses from private colleges or previous university studies, you may be considered for admission on the basis of those studies. Refer to individual course descriptions for any additional selection criteria.
Where individual course descriptions refer to a guarantee of admission following completion of a relevant qualification, this guarantee does not override English language proficiency requirements. Guaranteed entry to courses will only be applied to January Round 1 of offers.
Exclusion: Western Sydney University will not make an offer to anyone currently suspended or excluded from any higher education course until the term of their suspension or exclusion has elapsed. If you have served the period of exclusion, your application will be considered.
Current students: If you are studying a course at Western Sydney University in 2022 and wish to transfer to another course for the next available session, applications for most courses are made direct to the University. For some courses you can only apply through UAC.
For more information see Transferring to a new program.
Bridging courses
If you do not have the assumed knowledge indicated in a course description, you are still eligible to apply for that course. Western Sydney University runs a number of bridging programs in February each year, before the start of session.
For more information, call the Student Service Hub on 1300 897 669.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you have completed or partly completed any tertiary studies, including TAFE courses, AQF-accredited courses from private colleges or previous university studies, you may be considered for admission on the basis of those studies. Refer to individual course descriptions for any additional selection criteria.
Bridging courses
If you do not have the assumed knowledge indicated in a course description, you are still eligible to apply for that course. Western Sydney University runs a number of bridging programs in February each year, before the start of session.
For more information, call the Student Service Hub on 1300 897 669.
Applicants with work and life experience (includes those who left secondary education more than two years ago)
If you have completed an Australian Year 12 before 2022, you may be considered for entry on the basis of your ATAR or equivalent. This includes studies accumulated over consecutive years with the approval of the appropriate state education board.
If you do not have any of the formal educational qualifications outlined in the previous categories, you may be eligible for entry into the University on the basis of one of the following.
Employment experience
Your application can be considered for entry to most Western Sydney University courses on the basis of work experience. A vocational rank, based on paid employment of one year or more, is determined by the type of work and the length of service. Undocumented employment experience will not be considered.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
If you have not completed an Australian Year 12, do not possess any formal qualification, or want to improve your chances of selection, you are advised to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
If you have previously sat a STAT, Western Sydney University will look at STAT results from 2019 onwards for admissions into 2022, or from 2020 onwards for admissions into 2023.
If you have more than one STAT result, we will consider the best result of any STAT sitting from the years outlined above and onwards.
STAT is considered for all courses except those with additional selection criteria. Refer to individual course descriptions for any special STAT requirements to accommodate either applying for mid year 2022 or start year 2023.
Bridging courses
If you do not have the assumed knowledge indicated in a course description, you are still eligible to apply for that course. Western Sydney University runs a number of bridging programs in February each year, before the start of session.
For more information, call the Student Service Hub on 1300 897 669.
Enabling courses
University Foundation Studies programs are designed for students who need to build up a set of academic study and subject skills before undertaking a university degree. These one- or two-term programs are ideally suited to students who:
- have not performed to their full potential in their HSC; or
- do not possess the specific prerequisites or assumed knowledge for the degree of their choice; or
- have not studied for some time and need to bring their study skills up to date.
Successful completion of The College University Foundation Studies offers guaranteed direct entry into specific Western Sydney University first-year undergraduate programs. Applications are not through UAC and must be made direct to the University.
For further information, call The College on 1300 897 669 or visit the Western Sydney University website.
Applicants with overseas qualifications
For Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications, Western Sydney University may consider commonly accepted overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications.
If you hold qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency. If you do not meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements you cannot be offered a place.
First Nations applicants
In addition to applying through UAC, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may wish to be considered for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program. The Pathway Program will be delivered virtually, with assessments and an interview component completed online.
For more information, call our student support team on 1300 897 669 or visit the Western Sydney University website.
How to apply
Enrolment
Acceptance of offer
Read about accepting your offer, important dates and enrolling.
Advanced standing
Western Sydney University will consider applications for advanced standing on the basis of previous studies or other experiences that you have successfully completed within 10 years of the date of your application for advanced standing. Applications are submitted online after enrolment and you will be required to attach certified copies of relevant supporting documents.
Deferment
Course deferment is possible for one year only (for applicants admitted mid-year, deferment is for six months only). All courses can be deferred except the Doctor of Medicine and B Midwifery. Deferment will not lapse if tertiary studies are undertaken.
Fees and charges
All students must pay student contributions for a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP). When you study in a CSP course, you only have to pay part of the cost of your course (a student contribution) and the Australian Government pays the remainder of the cost.
Read about Western Sydney University course fees.
Student Services and Amenities Fee
Students are also required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). In 2021 these were:
- full-time students – $154 per half year ($308 annually)
- part-time students – $115 per half year ($230 annually).
Refund policy
If you require a refund of your fees, it is important that you notify Western Sydney International in writing as soon as possible. You must also provide a copy of the completed ‘Request for Fee Refund’ form together with a statement outlining the reasons for withdrawal and any supporting documentation for the withdrawal claim. Funds will be transferred to your nominated bank account.
Financial assistance
Equity scholarships
Western Sydney University offers a number of Equity Scholarships which are open to all eligible applicants applying to or enrolled at the University. Opportunity scholarships are awarded to students who come from one or more of the University’s defined equity or personal disadvantage groups, including people:
- with a disability or long-term medical condition
- of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
- experiencing financial hardship circumstances
- from rural and isolated areas
- from a non-English speaking background.
Western students may also be eligible to apply for a range of donor-funded Equity Scholarships.
All Western Sydney University Equity Scholarships applications are processed centrally through UAC.
Undergraduate merit scholarships
Western Sydney University offers $22 million in undergraduate scholarships every year, which includes a generous range of University and donor-funded opportunities. Through merit-based scholarships and The Academy, Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability and superior leadership and community skills.
Donor-funded scholarships - many of which include internship and mentorship experiences for recipients - are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific courses. Some of the scholarships available include:
- Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarships - $10,000/year for five years
- Dean’s Scholarships - $5,000/year for four years
- Academic Excellence Scholarships - $5,000/year for four years
- Honours Scholarships - $5,000 for one year
- Sports Scholarships - $5,000 for one year
- International Exchange Scholarships (for semester exchange) - $1,750 one-off payment and Student Mobility Travel Grants (for short programs) - $500 one-off payment.
Applications for the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarships close in November 2020.
Read about the range of scholarships available and to apply online.
International student scholarships
Western Sydney University offers a range of scholarships to support our international students. These scholarships include:
- Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships - 50% of the annual course tuition fees for up to three years
- Western Sydney International Scholarships - $5,000 one-off.
For information on the range of scholarships available, visit Western Sydney International Scholarships.
Student welfare service
Grants, textbook vouchers and other forms of assistance are available through the Student Welfare Service.
Youth and student allowances
For details on Australian Government financial support through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the Department of Human Services website.
Where to get further information
- Western Sydney University – Western Sydney University's Profile
- TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
- ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
- Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
- Tertiary Admission Centre: UAC (NSW & ACT)
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
| Applicant background | Semester one intake 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 1424 | 15.1% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | 863 | 9.2% |
| (C) Work and life experience | 3016 | 32% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
2093 | 22.2% |
|
65 | 0.7% |
|
809 | 8.6% |
| (E) International students | 1160 | 12.3% |
| All students | 9430 | 100% |
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Data source: ComparED website