Overview of university

Formerly known as the University of Western Sydney, Western Sydney University is a highly-ranked public institution of higher education in Greater Western Sydney, Australia. The university was the result of a merger between two former institutions that created a network of the federated University. The institution began operating from 1st January 1989 under the terms of the State Legislature. In the same year, Macarthur Institute of Higher Education was incorporated to the university. It took up its current name in 2015. This university has affiliations from the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Australian Medical Council and Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations. It is also associated with reputable organizations such as Innovative Research Universities, Universities Australia and AACSB International.

Western Sydney University does not have any core campus but offers study programmes on Penrith, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Parramatta, Hawkesbury and Bankstown campuses. Each campus provides cutting-edge academic, administrative, residential and other student services. All the campuses are easily accessible and extend an array of specialized courses. The university library possesses a wide collection of rare and unique books, journals, research guides, e-books, exam papers, e-journals, databases, etc., related to various subjects. All the resources in printed and digital forms are accessible by both students and faculty for learning, teaching and research purposes. Some of the facilities provided by the university are IT services, free Wi-Fi connectivity, printing facilities, student lockers and parking areas. The sites also feature child care centres, clinics, gymnasiums, health and fitness centres, multi-faith prayer rooms and meditation spaces. Students can enjoy the benefits of free, confidential counselling services through face-to-face or e-Counselling sessions. Additionally, the university offers a wide range of recreation, sports and entertainment facilities to keep the community engaged and relaxed.

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in various lucrative fields such as law, medicine, social sciences, psychology, humanities and business. The institution also facilitates online education with courses available on its official website. Western Sydney University is a closely-knit community of diverse cultures and ethnicities represented by about 48,500 students from more than 70 countries of the world. The total undergraduate enrolment at the university is 38,827 while 7,123 students are pursuing postgraduate degrees. At present, the university has about 1,675 academic and 1,712 administrative staff members on the roll. Each of the faculty members is highly knowledgeable and experienced in their respective jobs, ensuring the best support to students.

The university has produced many distinguished alumni over the years. Some popular alumni of the university are Christopher Kelen (Academic, Writer and Artist), Christopher Fleming (Researcher, TV Personality and Public Speaker), Fiona Meryl Scott (Politician), Matthew Granfield (Marketing Head of Heritage Bank), Azis Syamsuddin (Politician), Yvonne Jaqueline Strzechowski (Actress), Craig Anderson (TV Actor), Anita Heiss (Writer and Cultural Activist), Damian McDonald (Novelist), Whitney Fitzsimmons (TV Presenter) and Granaz Moussavi (Poet, Director and Screenwriter)

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Official Website: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/