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Western Sydney University
(UWS)
About
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 265 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 68 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 32,737
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 36.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | 23 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 54 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 95 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =105 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 137 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 186 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =206 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 221 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 226 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =247 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =273 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =285 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =346 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =384 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =520 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =639 | 60.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,235 | 60.2 | 2026 |
ARWU
28 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Automation & Control | 32 | 172.7 | 2025 |
| Ecology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
32 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 42.7 | 2024 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Western Sydney University?
Western Sydney University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 400, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =265.
When was Western Sydney University founded?
Western Sydney University was founded in 1891.
What are the top subjects at Western Sydney University?
Top subjects at Western Sydney University include: Ecology, Automation & Control, Ecology, Nursing, Civil Engineering.
Where is Western Sydney University located?
Western Sydney University is located in Richmond, Australia.