University of Western Sydney

Times Higher Education 2023 has ranked UWS 11th in Australia, tied with 4 other universities. It has also been recognised as a top 250 university globally (Times Higher Education World Ranking 2022). Furthermore, UWS fared well in subject-specific rankings, being recognised as a top 50 university worldwide for Nursing, top 150 for Sociology and Agricultural Forestry and top 250 for Psychology (QS World Rankings 2022).

UWS excellently prepares students for the world of work, demonstrated by its graduates being ranked as 10th across all the universities in Australia, and first in Sydney for overall employer satisfaction. The University also enhances students’ employability by providing extra-curricular opportunities and programmes. For example, a two-week virtual learning experience allowing students to work on real-world industrial projects, with teams from multiple disciplines, alongside various employers, these are known as the Study Australia Industry Experience Projects. It also offers a High-Flyers Program which provides students with practical experience with UWS’s industry partners. Many work experience opportunities are also provided to allow students to gain skills, connections and explore career options. Students all have access to Careers Consultants to help them form a coherent career path.

At UWS, all domestic undergraduate students have access to a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), though these are competitive. The loan means the Australian Government subsidises part of students’ fees, therefore each student’s fee will be different. For more information on this, visit this webpage. International student fees for undergraduates starting study in 2023 range from AUD$27,522 to $35,704. This depends on the course studied, and each course’s individual tuition fee can be viewed here. UWS further recommends an average of AUD$25,000 per year for living expenses on top of tuition fees. Financial support is also available for both international and domestic students.

UWS gives out $20 million in scholarships annually. Merit based scholarships are available for those demonstrating excellent academic, leadership and community skills abilities. Donors also fund scholarships which support students based on academic achievements and aim to generate equity among students. These can provide internship and mentor experiences. Information about scholarship opportunities for domestic students who may qualify based on being Indigenous, High Potential, Equity and Humanitarian reasons can be found here. International students are automatically assessed for scholarship eligibility during the Western application process. More information about scholarships for international students can be found here.