The University of Western Sydney or UWS began operations as a federated network university in the year 1989. The predecessors of this university date back to as far as 1891. In 2001, the university underwent restructuring and started operating as a single multi-campus university. Today, it has 6 campuses, which includes the Western Sydney College – Parramatta. This campus comprises “Building 1 – Peter Shergold Building” and “Building 2 – Engineering Innovation Hub”, with a college at 100 George St.
Building 1 of the Western Sydney College – Parramatta includes the acclaimed Sydney Graduate School of Management or SGSM, which offers a range of postgraduate studies. Its Engineering Innovation Hub located in Building 2 offers courses on Industrial Design, Architecture, and Masters of Engineering. Its college situated at 100 George St provides a number of Diploma programs and University Foundation Studies. Students can also apply for scholarships, which are available in 3 groups, namely ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’, and funded by the university, donors, and the Commonwealth of Australia/an Australian State or Territory, respectively.
Due to its location in a major urban centre, it allows enhanced transport connectivity, access to retail and community amenities, and employment opportunities. As for on-campus accommodation, students can opt for a flat, studio apartment, or shared villa, all of which come with 24x7 security, Wi-Fi access, and support. These also include a courtyard, games room, computer lab, and laundry facilities.
This institution holds the 494th position in the QS World University Rankings 2022. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 includes the Western Sydney College – Parramatta in its rankings for the top 2% in the world as well as top 250 universities globally. It also received an overall score of 5 stars in the QS World University Rankings – Star Audit 2021 under the categories of employability, teaching, inclusiveness, facilities, innovation, and internalisation.
It also extends welfare and career support to its students. Through its Global Mobility, Western Sydney College – Parramatta provides internship and placement programs in over 400 destinations across the globe.
