UWS

The University of Western Sydney has six campuses located in Greater Western Sydney(GWS) and a mission that links its activities to the development of the region.GWS is a global centre for trade, innovation and learning with the third largest economy in Australia behind the Sydney CBD and Melbourne. Its population is the fastest growing in Australia and more than 150 of the nation's top 500 companies are located within GWS. The multicultural community of GWS is one of the most diverse in the world with over 100 nationalities calling GWS home. The diversity of the region is further reflected in the contrasting strengths of the 14 GWS local government areas. The region combines the majestic beauty of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park; state-of-the-art Olympic venues; historical sites of Indigenous and Colonial importance; and traditional rural environments with the high-tech business districts, retail and service centres typical of a modern regional economic powerhouse.

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Colleges and Schools

• Bankstown campus
• Nirimba Education Precinct, Blacktown campus
• Campbelltown campus
• Hawkesbury campus
• Parramatta campus and Westmead precinct
• Penrith campus

Make sure you find the right home for you!

UWS offers a wide range of accommodation on each campus, providing you with high quality, affordable accommodation that gives a rich and balanced living and learning environment.
You will have the choice of self-catered accommodation ranging from residential halls to townhouses, cottages and units/apartments. Furniture varies with your accommodation choice, including beds, desks, fridges and/or fully furnished kitchens, lounge and dining areas. The ideal place to relax with your peers after a hard day of studying!

For more information, please see:

• UWS Residential Colleges
• UWS Village [Parramatta]
• UWS Living Local

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Deying Li (Kevin) Penrith (International Student)

I am very happy that I have had opportunity to live at the Penrith residence. This campus is very beautiful and roommates are very kind. I am appreciative for Campus Managers and RA (Resident Assistants) help. I want to give my best wishes to the people in the campus.