University of Western Sydney

UWS is a major urban university spread over six campuses in Greater Western Sydney, a region of great opportunity, diversity, challenge and growth. The University shares many of the characteristics of the region, as we closely identify and work with local communities and businesses. The University is culturally diverse, with over 2500 staff and over 42,000 students drawn from Australia and around the world. We are proud of the rich texture of history, knowledge and skills that the UWS community possesses. The University is closely linked to Greater Western Sydney, one of the nations economic powerhouses where ten per cent of all Australians live, and has a teaching and research structure designed to meet the challenges of the new economy.

To be a university of international standing and outlook, achieving excellence through scholarship, teaching, learning, research and service to its regional, national and international communities, beginning with the people of Greater Western Sydney.

Foundation year:1989
Short name:UWS
Type:Public
Students:32460
Faculty:980
Faculty/Students Ratio:33:1
Region:Oceania
Location:Sydney, NSW