Western Sydney University vs University of Sydney

Western Sydney University is an Australian multi-campus university in the Greater Western region of Sydney, Australia. The University of Sydney is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. 

Overview Comparison
Western Sydney UniversityThe University of Sydney
Collegedunia Score4.2 Out of 106.3 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 301 Times Higher Education 2024
# 375 QS World University 2024
# 201 Times Higher Education 2023
# 19 QS World University 2024
# 60 Times Higher Education 2024
# 28 US News 2023
Subject Strength# 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 201 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 68 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 25 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 40 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -163
PG Programs -40
Doctorate Programs -1
UG Programs -98
PG Programs -178
Doctorate Programs -10
Acceptance Rate94.7 %71.2 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-600
IELTS-6.5
PTE-58
TOEFL-82
IELTS-6.5
PTE-57
TOEFL-80
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   21031
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  21886
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 27018 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   37960
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  38325
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 30330 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability Rankings: #301-500, MBA: $99,000, Bachelor of Science: $76,000, Bachelor of Arts: $54,000, Bachelor (Other): $72,000, Master in Finance: $60,000, Other Degree: $63,000


Graduate employability ranking: #4
MBA: $100,000
Executive MBA: $216,000
Law graduates were the highest paid


application requirements

For Indian students, CBSE.ICSE/State Boards certificates with minimum aggregate of 55% is required. Proof of English language proficiency, some specific programs may also require evidence of relevant work experience in the concerned field. 

Mathematics must be studied as part of curriculum previously.
Personal statement, portfolio, interview is required for certain programs

Campuses and B-SchoolsNAThe University of Sydney Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews8.0/10 Read 10 reviews7.1/10 Read 16 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsWestern Sydney UniversityThe University of Sydney
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1989
1850
Student:Faculty Ratio33:1
20:1
Male:Female45% Male, 55% Female58% Male, 42% Female
Location Facts

Western Sydney includes , or partially includes, the NSW Electoral Districts of Penrith, Londonderry, Mulgoa, Camden, Macquire Fields , Campbelltown etc. Just 20 km from the Sydney CBD, Parramatta is accesible from Sydney Airport by rail or taxi transfers (costs apply).Parramatta city campus is rich in art learning skills and unique study spaces. 


One of the oldest, Located in southern eastern state.
Main campus is located near central business district,
One tree-island research is located near Great Barrier reef


Library

The university has 8 libraries. The libraries hold over 240257 physical books; 6 million digital books; 4140000+ journals; more than 10 ,million information resources. 


Digital collection: 5698, 
Rare books collection: 170,000,
East Asian Collection: 123,350 volumes,
and abundance of curriculum resources
 


Campus Life

University has over 100 clubs providing numerous opportunities for students to lead vibrant social life. It also offers involvement iin sports clubs, Elite Athelete Programs, Unisport Nationals, Inter-varsity tournaments etc. It also conducts Diversity Fest comprising over 160 cultural groups.


250 clubs and societies, Pulp: online student publication, SURG: student radio station, Honi Soit: only weekly student publication in Australia, Mardi gras, pop and international fests, Sydney ideas are some of the popular events, social competitions, pilates classes and athletic training at SUSF


Hostel#Apartment - $12105
#Apartment En-suite - $14913
#Rent and Board - $20298
Famous Alumni

Several politicians, actors, authors and poets have brought laurel to the university. Some of them are Cathy McGowan (Politician), Shannon Cole(Footballer turned coach), Anita Heiss (Author), Don Hany (Actor), Ben Quilty (Artist), Rosie Scott (Novelist and lecturer), Frank Puletua (Rugby league footballer) etc.


Edmund Barton (First PM of Australia), Michael Kirby (justices of the high court of Australia, Juan Sutherland (musician), Gough Whitlam (Former PM-Australia), John Howard (former PM), William McMahon (former PM)


City Life

Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%,
offers world attractions like Sydney opera house, Sydney Harbour, paddy’s market, Darling harbor, Bondi Beach, blue mountains and more.
Multicultural celebration of food, music, festivals, and arts.
Get daily Koala encounter sessions at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo


Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%,
offers world attractions like Sydney opera house, Sydney Harbour, paddy’s market, Darling harbor, Bondi Beach, blue mountains and more.
Multicultural celebration of food, music, festivals, and arts.
Get daily Koala encounter sessions at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo


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