Western Sydney University earns global recognition in 27 subjects
Western Sydney University has been recognised as one of the world’s top universities for 27 subjects in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject (opens in a new window), including being ranked in the top 100 for Development Studies and Nursing.
The highly consulted ranking by global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds provided independent comparative analysis on the performance of 55 individual subjects across five broad subject areas from universities around the world.
Western Sydney University received a top 200 ranking for eight subjects:
- Nursing and Development Studies ranked within the top 100
- Sports-related subjects ranked 101-150
- Hospitality and Leisure Management ranked 151-175
- Agriculture and Forestry, Architecture and Built Environment, Geography and Sociology all ranked 151-200
This ranking builds on the University's impressive performance in other recent international rankings, including being recognised as number one in the world for social, economic and environmental impact in the prestigious Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for three years in a row from 2022-2024.
Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, said the international recognition was made possible by the contributions of the University’s staff and students.
“This achievement is a testament to our staff and students, whose hard work has resulted in this incredible achievement,” said Professor Williams.
“We take immense pride in our university community and these rankings highlight our ongoing commitment to excellence in research, innovative teaching and producing world-class graduates.”
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31 March 2025
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