About the University of Western Sydney
Address and contact details
Campus location
Course information
Academic structure
Information for enrolling students
Fees Schedule
Minimum requirements
Scholarship information
Quality information
Credit transfer and articulation information
Learning and teaching information
About the University of Western Sydney
As a major urban university, the University of Western Sydney 
boasts six unique campuses spread throughout the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) region. GWS is a global centre for trade, innovation and learning with the third largest economy in Australia behind the Sydney CBD and Melbourne. Its population is the fastest growing in Australia and more than 150 of the nation's top 500 companies are located within GWS. The multicultural community of GWS is one of the most diverse in the world with over 100 nationalities calling GWS home.
Each campus of UWS offers a unique learning environment. They all share the same friendly, communal atmosphere that makes UWS a great place to study, make friends and gain real-world training and expertise in your chosen field. UWS Campuses are located in Bankstown, Blacktown (Nirimba Education Precinct), Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith. Some of our specialist facilities include multi-million dollar performance venues, law 'moot' courts, residential colleges, Olympic-sized swimming pools, medical facilities and wet labs, a health clinic, a food processing pilot plant, mechatronics facilities and much more.
For more information about the University of Western Sydney, refer to Future Students of UWS or review the 2007 UWS Pocket Profile
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Address and Contact details
Australian Prospective Students
Tel: 1300 897 669
email: study@uws.edu.au
Request an information pack: Course Enquiry Form
International Prospective Students
Tel: +61 2 9852 5499
email: internationalstudy@uws.edu.au
Request an information pack: Course Enquiry Form
General Enquiries
All general enquiries and correspondence should be directed to :
University of Western Sydney
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith South DC
NSW 1797
Tel: +61 2 9852 5222
To find contact information for a particular staff member search the Staff Directory
Campus Location
Bankstown Campus (UWS) Bullecourt Ave, Milperra
Blacktown/Nirimba Education Precinct (UWS COllege) Eastern Road, Quakers Hill
Campbelltown Campus (UWS) Narellan Road, Campbelltown
Hawkesbury Campus (UWS) Bourke Street, Richmond
Parramatta Campus (UWS) Corner of James Ruse Drive and Victoria Road, Rydalmere
Penrith Campus (UWS) Kingswood Site, Second Avenue, Kingswood or
Werrington Site, Great Western Highway, Werrington
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Course Information
For course information, please select from the following links:
* Undergraduate study at UWS (Bachelor's degrees)
* Honours Study at UWS
* Postgraduate Study at UWS (Masters, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate degrees)
* Research Program at UWS (Masters (Hon), PhD)
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Academic Structure
Colleges
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Information for enrolling students
Events at UWS
There are a number of events available for prospective students, parents and friends to attend to ask questions of staff and students of the University in relation to our courses and University life. For information on up and coming events, refer to Events at UWS
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Application process
There are different processes available to help you find out how to apply, we have created checklists that provide the information you need. All you need to do is follow the link that best describes you:
I am:
- a Current School Student sitting Year 12 or the IB in Australia
- not currently in high school and am sometimes called a Mature Aged Student or Non Current School Leaver
- currently working and have extensive work experience in the field I would like to study
- an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander prospective student
- not and Australian citizen or permanent resident and therefore I am an International Student
- currently completing a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma and wish to further my studies
- a University graduate interested in Honours, Postgraduate Studies or Research Degrees
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Fees Schedule
Fees Schedule: Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
Minimum Entrance Requirements information
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Scholarship Information
UWS recognises and rewards students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership and community service through the University's merit-based scholarships and recently launched Asprire Leadership Program. UWS also offers a wide range of scholarships which reflect the University's strong commitment to providing access and opportunity to students of Greater Western Sydney who might otherwise struggle to gain a university education.
UWS also awards donor-funded scholarships, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations.
Find out more about Scholarships at UWS
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Quality Information
In a recent audit by AUQA, the Australian Universities Quality Agency, UWS was commended for being 'a University of the people'. This highlighted our commitment to embed ourselves in the culture of the communities supporting UWS and the powerful sense of identification and loyalty the community and UWS shares. The AUQA audit also found that our students enjoy innovative and flexible teaching programs and that our graduates benefit from strong employment rates, as they are 'very well prepared to enter professional roles'.
Find out more about Planning and Quality at UWS
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Credit Transfer and Articulation Information
Advanced Standing
If you are completing a Certificate IV or above at TAFE, a Private College or Community College, then you are on the Vocation Education and Training pathway to commencing studies at the University of Western Sydney. For information on the formal articulation pathways, refer to Alternative Pathways to UWS
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Learning and Teaching Information
Learning and teaching information
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For more information contact the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email study@uws.edu.au
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