Wstern Sydney Unversity, Sydney
Students can choose either at the Parramatta or the Penrith campus. The Parramatta campus is located in the geographical heart of Sydney on the banks of the beautiful Parramatta River and many of its buildings are heritage listed. The Penrith campus sits in the foothills of the stunning Blue Mountains, one of Australia's natural treasures and a World Heritage wonder. The Penrith campus offers a more rural experience perfectly suited for students looking for the quintessential Australian out-doors experience.
University website
http://westernsydney.edu.au/goglobal
University information
Western Sydney University (WSU) has five campuses hosting the study abroad program located in Greater Western Sydney, Australia’s third largest and fastest growing regional economy. WSU researches and teaches across 100 study areas with a student population of 45,000 students are well-positioned to succeed in an increasingly connected world. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Australia’s national assessment of research quality assessed 80% of the University’s Fields of Research as being at, above, or well above world standard. Eleven of the University’s disciplines were given the highest possible rating of five, denoting the quality of the research as being well above world standard.
Additional information
Additional Fees
Overseas Health Insurance Cover: 600 AUD
Visa: 575 AUD
Summary table
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 5 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
| Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
12,500 AUD |
| City type | Very large city (1m+) |
| Campus Type(s) | Surburban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence and private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: July to November Semester 2: February to June |