Western Sydney University Admission 2024

University Ranking

The University at Albany-SUNY rankings are the following:

• Ranks #201–250th in World University Rankings 2023
• Ranks #234 in the Top global universities according to US NEWS
• Ranks #509 in the world according to CWUR 2021-2022 ranking.
• Ranks #19 in Best Global Universities 2023 (US NEWS)
• Ranks #501 as per QS Top university ranking 2023.

Western Sydney University Acceptance Rate

The median acceptance rate for PG and UG programmes at Western Sydney University is 30%. School performance is the primary criterion for admission to Western Sydney University, which is seen to be a bit difficult. The same requirements as Australian citizens apply to international students for admissions.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

• While individuals who want to enroll in a diploma programme must have at least 65% in their high school exam.
• Overseas students who want to study for a bachelor's degree in Australia must have at least 65%.
• Being able to compete for admittance into any course at the University by having an ATAR or similar.
• All test scores are to be met along with English Proficiency test scores for International students.

Documents Required

• English proficiency test scores as mentioned below.
• Transcripts of all previous academic undertakings translated into English.
• Valid Passport photocopy
• Essay between 500 and 1500 words (auto-biographical)
• Online application and application fees receipt if the admission application was done online
• English proficiency test scores
• LORs or achievement certificates

Test Required/ Average score

• GPA: 5+
• TOEFL: Score 82 or higher
• IELTS: Bands of 6 or above
• ATAR: 60 or higher
• SAT: a minimum score of 980

Popular Courses at Western Sydney University

The most popular courses at Western Sydney University are in Arts and humanities stream. Of these, the notable ones are:

• Hospitality and Travel.
• Law.
• Accounting & Commerce.
• Architecture & Planning.
• Mass Communication 
• Media studies.
• Design.
• Business & Management Studies.
• Arts (Fine / Visual / Performing)

How the University Evaluates Applicants

The applicants are mostly selected on the basis of past academic performance. The past grades of the applicants must meet the university benchmark. For international students having a good grade on the English Proficiency test is advised for seamless admission into the university.

Tips for Applying to the University

• Online application is to be filled out through the admissions portal available on the University website.
• For overseas students, a strongly worded and emotive essay is recommended as it can help you influence the admissions panel. 

Application Deadline

For Quarter 1 2023, the official deadline is on 11 December 2022. For the Autumn 2023 batch, the deadline is 19 February 2023. For Term 1 (Sydney City Campus) 2023, it is 19 February 2023 and for Trimester 1 (Uni of Florida/Canberra) 2023, the deadline for applications is on 11 December 2022.