University of Western Sydney (UWS)

City: Sydney
CRICOS #: 00917K

Web Link: University of Western Sydney (UWS) (Australian Universities)

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Address: University of Western Sydney
PO Box 1797, South Penrith DC
Sydney, NSW, 1797

Phone: +61 2 9685 9087
Fax: +61 2 9685 9433

Teaching Periods: Spring session 2002 - 5 August to 29 November. Autumn session 2003 - March to 29 June. Spring session 2003 - 4 August to 30 November

Campus Location(s): Six campuses all conveniently located between 30 to 60 minutes from the Sydney CBD.

Description: With over 32, 000 students, the University of Western Sydney (UWS) is the fifth largest university in Australia. Over 2, 800 international students from 70 different countries choose to study at UWS each year.

UWS is a young, energetic and rapidly growing university with six campuses located in Sydney's Greater West region (Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith). Each campus has a distinctive character and offers small class sizes and excellent access to academic staff.

UWS has a reputation for academic excellence. The lecturers are innovative and highly qualified. The University encourages staff to respond to changing technological and theoretical trends and to apply the knowledge gained in their teaching programs.

UWS takes pride in the performance of its students, and believes the ultimate measure of its success is the quality of its graduates.

Facilities: The University offers international students a range of accommodation options. These vary from campus to campus. On-campus accommodation is offered on our Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Penrith campuses. Alternatively, the University can assist students with off-campus accommodation requirements.

Services: The University provides a variety of support services to students including counselling, learning assistance, chaplaincy, student tutoring and academic mentoring. In addition to these services a range of specific services is provided to international students to enable them to maximise their chances of academic success. The University provides a number of International Student Advisors who provide advice, support, referral and information to students in areas such as visa extensions, family support and academic support. Other services include: the provision of pre-departure information, an accommodation service, an airport reception program, and a mentor program on arrival in Australia.

Fees: AUS$10 000 to AUS$18,000 per annum - see website for specific course fees

Specialisation: UWS offers a range of internationally recognised undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in more than 100 study areas. Study Abroad programs of a minimum of one semester of study are also available.

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