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Western Sydney University: Sydney City Campus, Fees and Entry

Australia
November 13, 2026

TL;DR: Western Sydney University teaches international students at its Sydney City campus, opposite Hyde Park, and at its western Sydney campuses. 2027 fees at Sydney City run from AUD 37,661 a year for the Bachelor of Business to AUD 43,280 for the Master of Information and Communications Technology. Most courses need IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and a bachelor's at Sydney City can be finished in two years.

Western Sydney University has a campus in the centre of Sydney as well as its campuses across western Sydney. If you want a city-centre degree with trimester starts, it is worth a close look. Check your eligibility with Prosper to see whether you fit direct entry or the college route.

Is Western Sydney University good for international students?

Western Sydney University placed third in the world in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026, after four years in a row in first place from 2022 to 2025, as reported by the Australian Government's Study Australia.

The university has a published allocation of 4,000 new overseas student commencements for 2027, the same as 2026, under the Department of Education's indicative allocations. Our explainer on the Australia national planning level covers how these allocations work.

The Sydney City campus: what it is and what it teaches

The Sydney City campus is at Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street, opposite Hyde Park, with Museum Station across the road. Western Sydney University runs it with the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology, part of the Navitas Group. The campus site states that the university controls all academic content, so you earn a Western Sydney University degree.

The campus runs on trimesters, which is why a bachelor's degree can be finished in two years by studying three sessions a year. Courses marked for Sydney City on the 2027 fee lists include:

  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Information and Communications Technology
  • Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

Undergraduate courses at Sydney City start in February, June or October, and postgraduate business courses in January, April, June or September.

Western Sydney University fees for international students

Fees below are the 2027 postgraduate and 2027 undergraduate fee lists, in Australian dollars per year of full-time study. Fees may change on 1 January each year.

Course 2027 fee per year Campus
Bachelor of Business AUD 37,661 Sydney City
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology AUD 40,149 Sydney City
Master of Business Administration AUD 41,304 Sydney City
Master of Information and Communications Technology AUD 43,280 Sydney City

The same fees apply to these courses at the university's western Sydney campuses. For how these compare with other universities, see our Australia tuition fees guide.

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Western Sydney University entry and English requirements

The standard English requirement for undergraduate and postgraduate study:

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (IELTS One Skill Retake accepted)
  • PTE Academic 58 overall, no skill below 50
  • TOEFL iBT 82, with Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13 and Listening 13

Tests must be no more than two years old, and IELTS Online, PTE Online and TOEFL Home Edition are not accepted. Nursing, allied health, education, social work and psychology ask for higher scores.

Western Sydney University scholarships

The university's international scholarships page lists:

  • Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship: 50% off tuition, for undergraduate and postgraduate students, merit-based with no separate application.
  • International Alumni Scholarship: AUD 10,000 a year for 2026 and 2027 intakes (up to three years for undergraduates, two for postgraduates), first come, first served.
  • WSI Scholarship: AUD 10,000 or AUD 5,000 a year for 2027 starters.

The university does not publish grade cut-offs or deadlines for these, and does not state which awards apply at Sydney City, so confirm on your offer. More options are in our scholarships guide.

The pathway route: the International College

Western Sydney University International College, a joint venture with Navitas in Parramatta, offers Foundation Studies and Diplomas in Arts, Business, Engineering and ICT. Completing a diploma guarantees entry to the second year of the matching degree (pathways page). Indicative 2027 fees are AUD 28,350 for the two-term Foundation and AUD 28,000 to AUD 42,900 for diplomas.

Applying from Sri Lanka

The International College publishes entry levels for Sri Lankan qualifications, scoring A as 4, B as 3, C as 2 and S as 1:

  • Foundation: O/L passes in four subjects (three for the Extended Foundation).
  • Three-term Diploma: an A/L average of 1 across the best three subjects.
  • Two-term Diploma: an A/L average of 2 across the best three subjects.

For direct entry to a degree, the university assesses your A/L results or Sri Lankan bachelor's against its qualifications table, and Prosper checks that before you apply. Postgraduate applications for the Sydney City Trimester 1 intake close on 14 February 2027. After you accept, your Confirmation of Enrolment is what your visa application is built on, and our guide on how to apply to university in Australia walks through the order.

FAQ

Is a Sydney City campus degree the same as a Western Sydney University degree? Yes. The Sydney City campus is run with the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology, part of Navitas, but Western Sydney University controls the academic content and awards the degree.

What IELTS score does Western Sydney University need? Most courses need IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or PTE Academic 58 with no skill below 50. Health, education and psychology courses ask for more.

How much does Western Sydney University cost per year? 2027 international fees range from AUD 37,661 for the Bachelor of Business to AUD 43,280 for the Master of Information and Communications Technology.

Does Western Sydney University offer scholarships to international students? Yes. Awards include a 50% Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship and AUD 10,000 a year through the International Alumni Scholarship, subject to eligibility on your offer.

PS: A city-centre campus with three trimesters a year gives you more start dates than a two-semester calendar. If you want to know whether you fit a degree directly or need the college first, check your eligibility with Prosper and we will match your results to the right entry point.

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References

  1. Sydney City campus, Western Sydney University, https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/our-campuses/sydney-city-campus (accessed 13/11/2026)
  2. Western Sydney University Sydney City Campus, Western Sydney University, https://city.westernsydney.edu.au/western/sydney-city-campus (accessed 13/11/2026)
  3. 2027 postgraduate international fees, Western Sydney University, https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/content/dam/digital/pdf/international/pg-intl-fees-2027.pdf (accessed 13/11/2026)
  4. 2027 undergraduate international fees, Western Sydney University, https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/content/dam/digital/pdf/international/ug-intl-fees-2027.pdf (accessed 13/11/2026)
  5. Entry requirements, Western Sydney University, https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international/studying/entry-requirements (accessed 13/11/2026)
  6. International scholarships, Western Sydney University, https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international/home/apply/admissions/scholarships (accessed 13/11/2026)
  7. Pathways, Western Sydney University, https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international/studying/pathways (accessed 13/11/2026)
  8. Closing dates, Western Sydney University, https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/students/dates/closing-dates (accessed 13/11/2026)
  9. Fees, Western Sydney University International College, https://internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au/admissions/how-apply/fees/ (accessed 13/11/2026)
  10. Academic entry requirements, Western Sydney University International College, https://internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Academic-entry-requirements-June-2025.pdf (accessed 13/11/2026)
  11. THE Impact Rankings 2026, Study Australia (Australian Government), https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/tools-and-resources/news/the-impact-rankings-2026 (accessed 13/11/2026)
  12. Indicative allocations for new overseas student commencements 2027, Department of Education, https://www.education.gov.au/download/20529/indicative-allocations-higher-education-new-overseas-students-commencements-2027/45254/document/pdf (accessed 13/11/2026)

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Team Prosper is the editorial desk at Prosper Global Education, the Colombo-based study abroad consultancy co-founded in 2023 by Lasantha Jayawardena and Sandeepani Wickramasinghe. Articles carry this byline when they report a policy update, a university announcement, or an intake change, rather than draw on either founder's first-hand experience of guiding students. The desk links to the primary government or university source behind every factual claim, and says plainly when a rule is still changing or a detail has not yet been confirmed. Requirements move, and an article that pretends otherwise is worth less than one that tells you what is settled and what is not. For guidance on a specific application, Prosper's counsellors work directly with students and families from the Colombo office.
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