Western Sydney University
- Australia
- Founded 1989
Overview
Western Sydney University, formerly the University of Western Sydney, is an Australian multi-campus public research university in the Greater Western region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1989Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | RichmondSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 2,500 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | westernsydney.edu.au (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Australia Award Scholarships Check the official page
- The Chey Fellowship Check the official page
Western Sydney University's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Yvonne Strahovski (opens in a new tab)Australian actress
- David Wenham (opens in a new tab)Australian actor (born 1965)
- Joel Edgerton (opens in a new tab)Australian actor
- Dani Stevens (opens in a new tab)Australian discus thrower
- Jana Pittman (opens in a new tab)Australian sprinter, hurdler, and bobsledder (born 1982)
- Aziz Shavershian (opens in a new tab)Russian-born Australian bodybuilder and Internet celebrity
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