Rankings
How every major ranking places Western Sydney University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 5 | $25,043 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 5 | $26,602 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 3 | $29,434 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $24,833 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $24,443 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $29,434 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 1 | $29,434 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $29,434 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $24,833 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | $24,833 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $24,833 | See → |
Costs and entry
18 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Western Sydney University
The job market for Western Sydney University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at Western Sydney University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,151 a year; half of Western Sydney University's master's courses with a published fee cost between $24,833 and $28,300. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $29,434, psychology $24,443.
How is Western Sydney University ranked?
Western Sydney University is ranked #400 by QS (2026), #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #32 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Development Studies (#51) and Nursing (#51).
How many master's courses does Western Sydney University offer?
24 master's courses across 11 fields; the largest are education & teaching (5), public health & allied health (5) and law, politics & governance (3).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Western Sydney University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.