University of Western Sydney

Western Sydney University Overview & Background

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Key Advantages of Western Sydney University

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  Ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide and recognised globally for impactful research, innovation and teaching excellence.
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  A young and dynamic university consistently placing in the Top 250 universities globally for academic quality, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes.
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  Strong industry-connected learning with partnerships across healthcare, business, engineering, IT, social sciences and advanced manufacturing, ensuring students gain practical, career-ready skills.
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  Access to one of Australia’s fastest-growing economic regions, offering internships, real-world projects and employment opportunities across Western Sydney’s major industries.
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  A diverse and inclusive community with students from 170+ countries, creating a multicultural campus environment that supports global learning.
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  State-of-the-art, modern campuses including Parramatta City, Bankstown City and Liverpool City designed for future-focused learning with advanced labs, collaborative spaces and digital innovation hubs.

Western Sydney University Jobs and Placements 

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  Western Sydney University’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities connect students with industry partners across business, health, science, engineering, IT, social sciences and creative industries, ensuring practical, career-ready experience.
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  The university’s Careers Team provides personalised support through job-readiness workshops, résumé and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation, networking events and employer engagement programs.
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  According to the university’s published Graduate Outcome Surveys (medium term), approximately 85.5% of undergraduate students secure full-time employment, reflecting strong employability outcomes.

Western Sydney University Campus

Main Campus:

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  Parramatta South Campus: Corner of Victoria Road & James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere, NSW 2116, Australia

Other Campuses in Australia:

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  Parramatta City Campus: 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia
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  Bankstown City Campus: 66 Rickard Road, Bankstown, NSW 2200, Australia
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  Campbelltown Campus: Narellan Road & Gilchrist Drive, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia
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  Hawkesbury Campus: Bourke Street, Richmond, NSW 2753, Australia
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  Liverpool City Campus: 100 Macquarie Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
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  Penrith Campus (Kingswood): Second Avenue, Kingswood, NSW 2747, Australia
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  Westmead Campus: Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia
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  Sydney Olympic Park Campus: 8 Australia Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127, Australia
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  Sydney City Campus: Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

Residence at the Western Sydney University 

Accommodation at Village Parramatta:

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  Number of Rooms: NA
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  Cost of Rooms: AUD $290+ per week

Accommodation at Village Bankstown:

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  Number of Rooms: NA
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  Cost of Rooms: AUD $261 per week

Accommodation at Village Nirimba:

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  Number of Rooms: NA
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  Cost of Rooms: AUD $251 per week

Accommodation at Sydney City Campus Area:

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  Number of Rooms: NA
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  Cost of Rooms: AUD $436 per week

Notable Alumni at Western Sydney University 

Some distinguished alumni from Western Sydney University include:

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  Yvonne Strahovski: Actress known for The Handmaid’s Tale, Chuck, Dexter
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  Joel Edgerton: Actor and filmmaker appearing in Star Wars, Loving
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  David Wenham: Actor known for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, 300
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  Benny Elias: Rugby league player (Balmain Tigers) 
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  Nathaniel Buzolic: Actor known for The Vampire Diaries
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  Aziz Shavershian: Prominent bodybuilder and internet personality 

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Western Sydney University Address

Parramatta South Campus:

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  Corner of Victoria Road & James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere, New South Wales 2116, Australia.

Bus Service:

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  Transport for NSW operates frequent bus services connecting major Western Sydney University campuses with nearby train stations, suburbs and key city hubs, making daily commuting easy for students.

Train Service:

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  Parramatta South Campus is well-connected by the Sydney Trains network, with Parramatta Station nearby and frequent train services linking the campus to Sydney CBD and major suburbs.

Nearest Airport:

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  Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, located roughly 27–30 kilometres from the Parramatta South Campus.

Nearest Hospital:

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  Westmead Hospital, located about 3 kilometres from the Parramatta South Campus.

Recreational Sites:

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  Parramatta Park
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  Lake Parramatta Reserve
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  Riverside Theatres
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  Parramatta River Foreshore
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  Westfield Parramatta
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  The New Parramatta Aquatic Centre
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  Sydney Olympic Park
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  Bicentennial Park
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  Lizard Log Park (Western Sydney Parklands)
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  Elizabeth Farm (Historic House Museum)

Western Sydney University Map Location

Address: Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus, Corner of Victoria Road & James Ruse Drive, Rydalmere, New South Wales 2116, Australia.

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