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Western Sydney University (UWS) — public university. It is located in Penrith, Australia. UWS is one of the oldest institutions in the country.
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-380 in the world. The educational institution is in the top-300 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
UWS does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs. The campus of the educational institution is located in Penrith.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 302 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 379 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 |

Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 2,816 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 12,232 USD. The educational institution helps students with tuition fees through scholarships. They are available to local and international students.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

In Australia, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so it is not possible to enroll in a bachelor's program immediately after school. First, you need to eliminate the academic difference with the help of one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.). The second option is to study for a year at a university in your native country. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 82. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. Applicants will need a subject exam — A-Level or SAT. UWS also provides online undergraduate programs.
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at UWS for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 82. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at UWS.
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For the TOEFL exam, the result must be at least 82.
In Australia, you can stay for a period of 1.5 to 4 years after graduation. To do this, you must obtain a graduate visa — it allows you to work in the country without changing your visa to a work one. Graduates of UWS are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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