Western Sydney University: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at WSU
- Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship ↗No application needed50% off tuition for up to 3 yearsBachelor’s · ATAR 90 or equivalent. Not for Medicine, Nursing or Physiotherapy.
- Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship ↗Check how to applySee the official pageMaster’s · High-achieving postgraduate applicants.
With the 50% scholarship (needs ATAR 90 or equivalent): typical bachelor’s tuition about A$18,880 a year instead of A$37,759.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on WSU's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 47 | A$32,496 | A$37,204 |
| ⚖️ Law & Justice | 34 | A$38,152 | A$39,336 |
| 📈 Business & Management | 24 | A$36,531 | A$39,336 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 23 | A$32,496 | A$35,064 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 22 | A$37,756 | A$37,248 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 19 | A$38,232 | A$41,216 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 17 | A$34,776 | A$34,998 |
| 🔬 Science | 16 | A$39,624 | A$37,248 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 14 | A$40,912 | A$41,216 |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 14 | A$40,912 | A$34,776 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 12 | A$39,936 | A$40,137 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 12 | A$37,048 | A$47,560 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 10 | A$32,096 | A$41,216 |
| 🩺 Nursing | 10 | A$39,216 | A$38,736 |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 8 | A$38,152 | A$39,336 |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 1 | n/a | A$39,624 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at WSU
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Business Fast Track CRICOS 089389E | Diploma | Sydney | 0.7 | A$26,234 | A$26,234 |
| Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice (Exit Only) CRICOS 082637F | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$32,503 | A$32,503 |
| Diploma in Education (Primary) (Exit Only) CRICOS 103730J | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$32,503 | A$32,503 |
| Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) (Exit Only) CRICOS 114983H | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$32,496 | A$32,496 |
| Diploma in General Science (exit only) CRICOS 108483A | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$39,637 | A$39,637 |
| Diploma in Health Support (exit only) CRICOS 110168E | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$34,786 | A$34,786 |
| Diploma in Laws (exit only) CRICOS 108485K | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$38,155 | A$38,155 |
| Diploma in Social Science (Humanitarian and Development Studies) (exit only) CRICOS 111858D | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$32,502 | A$32,502 |
| Diploma in Social Science Studies (Exit Only) CRICOS 109245G | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$32,503 | A$32,503 |
| Diploma in Youth and Communities (exit only) CRICOS 114848D | Diploma | Sydney | 1 | A$31,333 | A$31,333 |
Common questions
Does Western Sydney University offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship: 50% off tuition for up to 3 years (no separate application). Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship: See the official page (check how to apply). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does Western Sydney University cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at Western Sydney University is A$37,759 for undergraduate courses and A$39,336 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at Western Sydney University?
Western Sydney University has 306 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (148 undergraduate, 125 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at Western Sydney University?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Creative Music Therapy has the lowest estimated annual tuition among WSU’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$26,526 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with Western Sydney University.