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The University of Western Sydney

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a modern, progressive university committed to providing relevant courses for today’s rapidly changing world. UWS aims to ‘Bring Knowledge to Life’ by combining academic study with hands-on practical experience.

With a contemporary approach to study and strong links with industry, UWS offers degrees that are up-to-date with what’s happening in the real world and gives you plenty of opportunities to gain hands-on experience in real-life situations: on campus or within industry.

UWS has a reputation for innovation and relevance in teaching and research, offering Bachelor, Master and PhD programs in more than 100 course areas.

Pathways to university – UWSCollege is wholly-owned by UWS and is the University’s preferred provider of English language, University Foundation Studies and Diploma courses to prepare students for university. Students at UWSCollege are already part of the UWS community and have access to the University’s wide range of education, leisure and social activities.

Key Academic and Research Strengths

UWS recently has been recognised for outstanding contributions to student learning by the national Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC). The ALTC promotes excellence in higher education by recognising, rewarding and supporting outstanding teaching and learning practice.

In addition, UWS takes its responsibility to support high-impact research seriously, fostering a vibrant and dynamic research culture. Our reputation for research excellence has placed us in the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) funding top 20. Our research programs are focused towards making a difference in our communities and to contemporary life all around the world.

Study Abroad and Exchange students also have the opportunity to undertake an Internship for Academic credit at UWS.

Application Deadlines

Students will need to apply by 15 November for courses commencing in the Autumn Session (February/March) and by 15 May for courses commencing in the Spring Session (July/August).

Contact Info

Website:   www.uws.edu.au/international
Contact:     University of Western Sydney, International Office
Address:   UWS International
                    University of Western Sydney
                    Locked Bag 1797
                   Penrith NSW 2751
                   Australia
Phone:       +61 2 9852 5499
Email:      internationalstudy@uws.edu.au