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).
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Globally recognised for our research strengths and innovations in teaching, our impact-driven research transforms lives and shapes the future.
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Western Sydney University Rankings
For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, we have topped the 2025 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, out of more than 2,300 higher education institutions across over 130 countries.
Overall Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 20241
- Top 2% in the world
- Top 350 universities globally
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 20251
- 1st in the world and Australia overall
- 4th in the world for SDG 15 Life on Land
- 7th in the world for SDG 5 Gender Equality
- 8th in the world for SDG 13 Climate Action and SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 9th in the world for SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 10th in the world for SDG 14 Life Below Water and SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 20241
- Number 10 in Australia among universities under 50 years old
- Number 48 in the world among universities under 50 years old
QS World University Rankings 20252
- Top 25 in Australia
- Top 400 in the world
Top 400 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 20243
US News Best Global Universities 20254
- Top 20 in Australia
- Top 300 globally
Subject Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 20251
- Number 16 in Australia
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 20241
- Number 3 in Australian for Ecology
- Top 10 universities in Australia:
- Atmospheric Science
- Automation & Control
- Biological Sciences
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Medicine
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Psychology
- Top 50 in the World: Ecology
- Top 75 in the World: Nursing; Automation & Control
- Top 150 in the World: Civil Engineering; Hospitality & Tourism; Psychology
- Top 200 in the World: Education; Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Geography
- Top 300 in the World: Agricultural Sciences; Atmospheric Science; Biological Sciences; Clinical Medicine; Public Health
QS World University Rankings by Subject 20252
- Top 100: Nursing; Development Studies
- Top 150: Sports-Related Subjects
- Top 175: Hospitality & Leisure Management
- Top 200: Architecture and Built Environment; Sociology; Agriculture and Forestry; Geography
- Top 250: Communication and Media Studies; Psychology; Linguistics
- Top 300: Archaeology; Engineering - Civil & Structural; Education; English Language & Literature
Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 20243
- Top 175: Education
- Top 250: Arts and Humanities; Clinical, Pre-Clinical and Health; Life Sciences; and Social Sciences
- Top 300: Law; Psychology
Excellence in Teaching and Research
2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) National Report
- 85% of the University's research has been ranked at 'world standard or above'
For more information about our achievements in research, visit Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) or see our Research Concentrations.
Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers List
Recognises researchers from around the world who demonstrate significant influence in their chosen field or fields. This is based on the publication of multiple, highly-cited papers during the last decade. Western Sydney University academics have been named amongst the most-highly cited researchers in the world in the latest Clarivate Highly Cited (HiCis) Researchers list for 20241.
The University’s highly-cited researchers for 2024 are:
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
- Professor Brendan Choat (Plant and Animal Science) – Recognised for 7 years
- Distinguished Professor Belinda Medlyn (Plant and Animal Science) – Recognised for 7 years
- Distinguished Professor Ian Wright (Plant and Animal Science) – Recognised for 7 years
- Distinguished Professor Brajesh Singh (Environment and Ecology; Microbiology) – Recognised for 4 years
- Professor Peter Reich (affiliate) – Recognised for 11 years
School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
- Distinguished Professor Wei-Xing Zheng (Engineering)
School of Science
- Professor Zhong-Hua Chen (Cross-field impact) – Recognised for 2 years
School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
- Distinguished Professor Wei Xing Zheng (Engineering) – Recognised for 10 years
NICM Health Research Institute
- Dr Joe Firth (affiliate) – Recognised for 5 years
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