Why choose Western Sydney University?
Western Sydney University is a world-class university, globally recognised for its research strengths and innovations in teaching. Here's why international students from over 70 countries choose to study at Western Sydney University every year.
Why Study Here
Come and explore WhyStudyHere (opens in a new window) and find out why 45,000 students from around the world choose to study here in Western Sydney University.
World rankings
 | Times Higher Education World University RankingsWestern Sydney University has been ranked:
For more information, visit the Western Sydney University page on the Times Higher Education website.(opens in a new window) |
 | Academic Ranking of World Universities: Top 400Western Sydney University has been named one of the world's top 400 universities in the prestigious Shanghai Ranking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2017. Find our more in our announcement or on the ARWU website. (opens in a new window)2017 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) subject rankingsTop 100Nursing (ranked 22nd in the world) Top 200 Top 300 Top 400 Top 500 |
 | QS World University Rankings – star audit 5 Stars
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QS World University Rankings - subject areasTop 100 Top 150 Top 200 Top 300 Top 350 Top 400 Top 450 |
 | The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) - Rankings by Subject 2017 1st in Australia 4th in the World |
 | Leiden RankingsWestern Sydney University is ranked:
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Research Rankings
 | Research ranked at world class or better80% of the University's assessed research has been ranked at world class or better in the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) national report.For more information, visit Research Concentrations. |
| Research areas ranked as "well above world standard" are: Applied Mathematics, Ecological Applications, Soil Sciences, Ecology, Plant Biology, Forestry Sciences, Materials Engineering, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Oncology and Carcinogenesis, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cultural Studies. |
| | Research areas ranked as "above world standard" are: Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry, Microbiology, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nursing, Public Health and Health Services, Human Geography, Psychology, Linguistics, Historical Studies. |
 | Research areas ranked as "world standard" are: Specialist Studies in Education, Building, Communication and Media Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Criminology, Other Studies in Human Society, Religion and Religious Studies, Sociology, Literary Studies, Performing Arts and Creative Writing. |
 | Ranked among top 20 of Australian universitiesFor achievements in the prestigious Australian Research Council major grants. |
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