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Western Sydney University

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Penrith, Australia
301–350th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Western Sydney University

Basic information and contact details for Western Sydney University

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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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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080
Teaching 24.8
Research Environment 31.5
Research Quality 88.3
Industry 56
International Outlook 87.9
202530201620172018201920202021202220232024202520.117.919.117.623.524.426.225.829.524.8

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2024
9496981002020202120222023202497.994.399.199.499.7

Breakdown via year: Overall

Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
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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
22% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
34.8 (1)
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Student total
33215 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Western Sydney University

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Computer Science401–500th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Business and Economics301–400th

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

Arts and Humanities251–300th

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

Psychology301–400th

  • Psychology

Life Sciences201–250th

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

Law251–300th

  • Law

Engineering301–400th

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

Social Sciences251–300th

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

Education176–200th

  • Education