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Your journey to Western begins here. Whether you’re completing your HSC, returning to study or looking to take the next step in your career, we've got tailored information to help you apply with confidence.
The process varies depending on whether you’re a domestic or international student and the type of degree such as undergraduate, postgraduate or one of our research programs.
Domestic students: Apply through UAC (application fee applies) or directly via the Western Portal (no application fee).
International students: Apply through our International Application Portal.
The steps below give an overview of applying to Western, with slight differences for domestic and international students.
Find a degree or course that’s right for you
Explore entry pathways and scholarships
Check the entry requirements for your course
Apply directly to Western and begin your study journey. If you're an international student, get started here.
Explore our wide range of courses at Western. With world-class facilities, strong industry connections and hands-on learning opportunities, our courses equip you with the skills and experience to succeed.
Study close to home across our campuses in Western Sydney while building a degree that takes you places.
We believe in inclusivity and offer a variety of alternative entry pathways and scholarships, regardless of your starting point or ATAR.
From early offer programs such as HSC True Reward and School Recommendation Scheme, to alternate entry pathways through The College, merit-based scholarships and The Academy, there are multiple ways to reach your career and study goals.
Check the academic qualifications needed for your chosen course.
Some courses may also require additional checks, including Working with Children Checks, NSW Police Checks or other course-specific requirements.
Most courses allow you to apply directly through Western for free. If you apply via UAC, an application fee applies.
University fees vary by program, course level, and whether you are a domestic or international student. Find out about fees relevant to you:
Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), with the government covering part of the tuition. Many also use HECS-HELP to defer payment. International students pay the full tuition amount.
In addition to tuition fees, students are responsible for study-related costs, including Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), Textbooks and learning materials, Course-specific equipment or software, Transport and parking, and Printing and on-campus expenses.
Deciding to start university can sometimes be daunting – but help is right here, whenever you need it.
To contact our Student Services Hub team, call 1300 668 370 or use Live Chat.
With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond).
