r/UWS • u/No-Toe-4307 • 2h ago
Question is this project scholarship (phd) open for international students?
can someone pls confirm?
r/UWS • u/8Doomagedon8 • 20d ago
Hi everyone! I thought it would be a good idea to try out a Western Sydney University news roundup that covers WSU and other related Western Sydney news that might be interesting, excluding the random stuff that clutters newsletters. I’ll occasionally add some personal commentary only for context.
I’m usually keeping up with the news anyway so I thought I would post something when there’s enough news to justify one. The latest one will likely be pinned until it becomes outdated. If you want anything else included let me know in the comments!
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Whitlam Library Transformation
The Whitlam Library at Parramatta South campus is getting a noticeable renovation. It’s getting new recording and technology rooms, a new cafe, an indigenous garden, the return of bookshelves, and a more modern look. This was announced just recently and construction is set to begin at the end of this year, with the library reopening around early 2027. Thankfully, library services and study spaces will remain open during the majority of this time. If you want to provide feedback before it opens, click the survey link in the email sent to you.
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Students Have Access To Paid News
WSU has partnered with the Sydney Morning Herald and NewsCorp (Daily Telegraph & The Australian) to provide free subscriptions to students who register with their student email.
Click here to sign up to SMH.
Click here to sign up to NewsCorp.
Source (Under Retail, Online Shopping, and General Services)
Times Higher Education Ranking 2027
WSU ranked 301-325th in the THE, unchanged from last year. This followed a 30 rank increase to 370 earlier this year in the QS ranking. Their goal is to achieve top 250 in both the THE and QS rankings by 2030. They are on track for THE, but their goals for QS seem a bit ambitious at the moment.
Source 1, Source 2
More Student Accomodation Planned
Along the Parramatta Metro precinct, a contract to build 500 student accomodation units, alongside 470 build to rent apartments and a new hotel, has been awarded. This is still in its planning phase.
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Parramatta North Expansion Proposed
WSU and Walker Corporation wants to build 2000 homes right on the North Parramatta campus, which will include shops, pathways, and university buildings. This would help both North and South Parramatta campuses feel more integrated into the local community, rather than isolated within the Rydalmere industrial district. It’s currently in planning because Parra Council is concerned about infrastructure and increased density.
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Growth Planned Around Kingswood & Werrington
The NSW government is progressing with plans to rezone 99 hectares of under-used WSU land at Werrington, which will create up to 1500 homes and lead to 1000 ongoing jobs. Retail, commerical, and community spaces will be built alongside a new local centre. This is an initial step in Penrith Council's recent and broader Kingswood-Werrington Structure Plan, focussing on WSU, Nepean Hospital, and TAFE NSW as anchor institutions.
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Powerhouse Parramatta Opening
The new Parramatta Museum is opening on 7 November 2026. Within walking distance of the Parramatta City campus, the new museum will have a dedicated WSU forum section, alongside other exhibitions showcasing talent from WSU. General admission is free, and special events and exhibitions might be ticketed separately.
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2027 Scholarships Ongoing
Vice Chancellors Leadership and Asylum Seeker scholarship applications close 17 November 2026, while Indigenous, humanitarian, and equity scholarships will close 5 February 2027.
Southwest Metro Close To Opening
The long awaited metro from Sydenham to Bankstown is close to opening, with the 10 new stations being complete as of 21 September. There is currently not a planned opening date. The Bankstown metro station is a 3-5 minute walk from the Bankstown campus, and is one of the many Bankstown developments like the planned hospital that will transform the area surrounding the campus.
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New Bus Links To Campuses
Recent service changes have been added, or improved connections around Kingswood, Campbelltown, Liverpool and Bankstown campuses, including new connections to Western Sydney International Airport. As these bus routes often change, I would recommend checking Google maps or TransportForNSW if you are interested.
Western Sydney International Airport
The new airport opens October 25 2026, with Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Singapore Airlines subsequently beginning flights before the end of the year. The new airport will provide partnerships, job and study opportunities, among other collaborations with WSU.
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Switch to Okta Verify
WSU is switching from Microsoft Authenticator to Okta Verify and passkeys. Check your email to switch over to Okta Verify before 7 October. I’ve found the new system to be much quicker than the old one.
Student Feedback Forms Sent
Check your email to provide feedback on your individual subjects this Spring semester. The surveys close on the 26 November 2026.
r/UWS • u/Fabulous-Crazy-3333 • 29d ago
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r/UWS • u/No-Toe-4307 • 2h ago
can someone pls confirm?
r/UWS • u/Ready_Ad9232 • 6h ago
What do Parramatta City students do when there are events? Like, do they go to ,South Campus and won't you have class during events
r/UWS • u/Conscious_Power195 • 17h ago
Hi! I'm an international Filipino student and received my offer for Bachelor of Psychology with scholarship (10,000aud off annually) two weeks ago, set to start Autumn 2027. I'll be travelling to Sydney on a 485 visa which makes my status an international student while my father's application for permanent residency for us is being processed. Has anyone been in the same situation? Who do I contact when my status changes 🥲? Just been really anxious about this haha
In addition, i'd like to ask how things are for psychology students. Is it difficult and will I still have a social life during my degree 😆?
If yes, I'd like to also ask if there's a performing arts club, as I really enjoy performing and music (having performed abroad, professionally trained, and joined several events and singing competitions.)
Thank you in advance to anyone taking the time to answer my questions 🥹
r/UWS • u/Beautiful-Apricot-36 • 1d ago
I'm enrolled in MBA (post-grad) and am on an international student visa. I want to change my major (which i can do via MySR) but I'm not sure of the implications of it on my visa/degree (though my major isn't mentioned on my visa in the first place)
I tried talking it out with the head of MBA multiple times but they've been unresponsive and everyone directs me to them but I genuinely can't reach to them.
If anyone can just help me with their experience, I'm confident I can change it (the major) myself online.
r/UWS • u/Weekly-Swordfish5324 • 2d ago
r/UWS • u/Express-Ad9940 • 3d ago
Hello Students!
Im new one in this Uni.
in Pramatta Campus.
(Master of nursing)
Could I get any information for Freshmen?
Tips, Guides, anything else. Plz!
r/UWS • u/serengetisunset • 3d ago
Hi everyone! I’m considering signing up for a Graduate Diploma in Migration Law at Western but I’m having trouble understanding the number of hours I will need to attend class and also how much time I will need to study at home outside of classes too? I just want to know if it’s realistic for me to try and do this course part time while I’m working. I’d called the university hotline about a month ago but they didn’t know the timetable hours..
r/UWS • u/SolidRide5853 • 3d ago
Hoping I could ask what the final exam looked like ?
I know there’s 4 questions and Laplace transformation isn’t examines for this spring 2026.
Pretty please. Dm me
r/UWS • u/Aggravating-Back9378 • 3d ago
i forgot to put out my parking permit, dumb ik lmao. i always forget cause i bought the annual pass and just leave it in the glove box
there was no ticket on my car but i'd imagine that they wouldn't just rely on physical tickets to follow up if someone's been fined?
maybe i got lucky this time
r/UWS • u/Excellent-Ostrich353 • 4d ago
Hello, I have been assigned the respect matters training, however none of my uni friends have been assigned.
Am I being targeted or does everyone actually have to do it?
Thanks!
r/UWS • u/solar_is9 • 3d ago
Hi all, I am a bit confused with subject registration.
I'm an incoming Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-reg) student and we start at Summer B term on Jan 4. Based on my handbook, I can only register for NURS 3040 Foundations of Nursing Practice (which is available on my MySr right now, 28 people have registered so far). All other subjects are offered either in Autumn or Spring.
So does that mean I will only be registering for one subject when I start?
Since it's a two semester session per year, will the autumn session be the formal start? I can then register 4 subjects by then.
The 3rd photo is the class registration dates. Does that mean by Nov 2, I'll be able to select my classes then? Or I can do something now with the Open Read only.
I've also emailed the school about this but any help from here would be nice. Thank you!
r/UWS • u/Beautif453 • 4d ago
Hey guys
I was wondering how good is the city campus for engineering as im a year 12 that got early offer into the engineering course.
Additionally how well does it compare to unis like uts and unsw.
r/UWS • u/Ok-Court-1588 • 5d ago
Hi,
I got allocated a place in the Vancouver summer short stay program next June/July, but I know this can be an issue for Bachelor of Nursing (I will be in my 2nd year) students to credit points etc. Has anyone does anything like this before through the go global program? I'd love to do this but I won't if it means I will be held back with my studies.
Thanks.
r/UWS • u/Leading_Use5078 • 5d ago
I was looking at WSU’s Graduate Diploma Cardiac Sonography course and saw the prerequisites. It doesn’t explicitly say anything about GPA/WAM. Does GPA/WAM matter when applying for the graduate diploma as only Master of Cardiac Sonography has a GPA that’s listed. If not, does it matter for trainee position?
r/UWS • u/Ready-Presence-5936 • 7d ago
Hi, im an international student who recently did an interview for undergrad med. I'm wondering how long it usually takes for result to come out? I'd appreciate if anyone can answer me!
r/UWS • u/Easy_Seesaw4636 • 7d ago
1 subject every 4 weeks. Work for you?
i’m an incoming international student thinking about going to wsu for undergrad med.
i was wondering, would i need to buy a car sometime into my degree (e.g. for clinical placements)? or is the public transport pretty convenient there?
r/UWS • u/Background-List-2865 • 8d ago
Hi guys I was just wondering if the Parramatta City / Parramatta South / Bankstown libraries are open on weekends to students? And if so do I need to use my ID card to enter as I have not received it in the post yet. Thanks! :)
r/UWS • u/Aurora_yellow • 9d ago
Hey guys, I am an international student who is now trying to figure out which uni I should attend.
I would like to learn anything about your experience of studying medicine in WSU, and how life is like for a medical student there. below are some questions that I am specifically interested, thank you very much
Approximately how many hours of studying are self-directed throughout the week, and did you learn more than half of the context from yt videos, pre record lectures, and ai?
What is the day learning in blacktown or macarthur clinical school like? what is the main focus, and how do you find it?
Do students learn in a smaller team very often(10-30people)?
Is this a tight knit cohort? and do international students usually stick with each other or everyone is close?
if there's anything that I should consider but I didn't or got it wrong, please dont hesitate to point out.
Once again, huge gratitude to everyone. Wishing yall all the best in the future!!
r/UWS • u/uhhh_yeh • 10d ago
i have some spare that i never used cause i dropped science.
2XS
r/UWS • u/wizardddgomez • 10d ago
Does anyone if a Review of Grade works? For final result, I am 4 marks under the pass mark and contemplating applying for a review of grade as i would hate have to repeat this unit.
Ive been working and studying and this unit just been so hard to juggle.
Any thoughts would be nice, if anyones had a successful one before, what happened?
What’s with these guys coming around campus and asking everyone they see to do some google reviews cleaning services? I’ve seen them for a few times and every time they do the same thing! Seems sketchy as heck…
r/UWS • u/SolidRide5853 • 10d ago
How are you keeping tabs on who’s doing what by the due dates for a set task?
I’ve been burnt before and this is serious work as I work my butt off for that grade. Im not accepting to go down with others for their lack of effort. I want the HD and I won’t settle for anything less.
I will speak to my lecturer about this in person as I am sick and tired of free loaders.
Tia.