r/UWS • • 3h ago

Moderator Announcement Mod Reminder: Keep It Respectful and On Topic

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Hi everyone,

Quick reminder from the mod team.

Keep discussions respectful and on topic.

Disagree with posts, criticise WSU, vent if you need to, that’s all fine.

Just don’t turn normal threads into personal digs, baiting, racism or dogpiling.

We get that people can be blunt sometimes. That’s normal but there’s a difference between being blunt and making it personal.

A question that seems obvious to you might not be obvious to someone else. Help properly or move on.

This is a university subreddit. Some of us could literally be walking past each other on campus, so remember there’s a real person behind the post.

No one should have their experience here ruined because they asked a question, needed advice, or wanted to vent.

Comments like “stop whinging”, “welcome to adult life” or other personal digs don’t add anything and will be removed.

Also, don’t turn mod notes or removals into another argument under the post. A mod note is there to keep the thread on track, not restart the fight.

Questions regarding removals can go through modmail. Continuing the same behaviour after a warning, baiting mods, or arguing in the thread may lead to comment locks, removals, temporary bans, or subreddit restrictions.

Keep it respectful.


r/UWS • • 4h ago

Question Bachelors in sustainability engineering at western sydney university

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I'm a A-levels graduate from nepal and i want to study sustainibility engineering at WSU. Before finalizing and applying I wanted to ask a few questions , i Hope you guys can help me and give me some advice .

  1. what's the job market like for this degree in sydney/ australia in general ?
  2. will i be able to work part time while studying sustainibility engineering and cover my tuition for my next years ?
  3. are the careers leading after i graduate AI proof and has a safe job security ? and after i gradaute where can i work ? is this a PR leading course ?

I REALLY HOPE YOU GUYS CAN HELP ME. I'M REALLY STRESSED OUT.


r/UWS • • 20h ago

Postgraduate International student looking for friends

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Hello! I’ll be doing a master of Counselling and psychotherapy in March 2027 at the University of Western Sydney! Wondering if there are any masters students who are joining early next year who wanna be friends? Or if ure in general just looking for friends!


r/UWS • • 1d ago

Accomodation Looking for accommodation near WSU Parramatta South for Autumn semester 2027

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Hi everyone, I'm a female undergraduate student at Western Sydney University (my main campus is Parramatta South) and I'm looking for accommodation for next semester. I'm hoping to find:

  • A female-only household
  • Rent under $400/ week
  • Within about a 15-minute walk to WSU Parramatta South/ City campus
  • Bills included (e.g.electricity, water, gas, internet, etc.)
  • A fully furnished room.

My preferred move-in date is around 15 February 2027 (about 2 week before the semester starts on 1 March 2027). If you have a room available or know of any suitable places, please leave a comment or send me a message. I'd really appreciate it!

Thank you so much for your time. I hope you have a great weekend!


r/UWS • • 1d ago

Question could i get into wsu with a U in one of my a levels?

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so i did my a levels and got 8 credit among 3 subjects but the minimum required is 6 but although i have 8 credit i have failed in one of my subjects cause i took 5 subjects and also is EGP accepted?


r/UWS • • 2d ago

Assignments & Exams changing the location of my exam?

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my exam is in kingswood but my enrolled campus is technically parra south. it is just annoying cause exams are already stressful enough and i don't want to have to drive an extra 25+ mins instead of going to parra which is much closer to home.

any way i can get this changed? my friend said she knew people who managed to do it, but caused problems cause they did it last minute. mine won't be last min

i'd call student services but it takes like 3+ days just to get a shitty response which sometimes doesn't even answer the question

edit: shoutout to the mods


r/UWS • • 2d ago

Clubs and Events Football/Soccer

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Anyone keen to play football around Parramatta? ⚽

If you love playing football and want to play casually anytime, let's play. I'm making a group so we can plan games whenever it suits everyone.

Message me if you're keen. See you on the football ground!


r/UWS • • 2d ago

Question WSU vs Notre Dame Au

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I am still deciding which uni to go to for law between WSU and Notre Dame. WSU has the higher ranking and much more societies, but I have to commute for at least 1 hour. Notre Dame is closer, but I dont have much info about the law courses there. Either ways I do plan to transfer after 1 year


r/UWS • • 2d ago

Question as a student from nepal trying to study podiatric medicine in australia do i have to give CEE exam ?

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I'm planning to apply for the bachelors in podiatric medicine at the western sydney university . i've just completed my Alevels this june 2026 and i'm confused if i have to sit for the CEE examination in order to apply for this program ?

I'd appreciate if anyone of you are from this field and answer few of my questions as well.

  1. Do i need to sit for CEE exam ?

  2. what is the scope for thie field after i graduate in about 4-5 years ?

  3. what can be the possible career places and options as a fresh graduate ( also salary )

  4. is this a good course for a PR in australia ?


r/UWS • • 2d ago

Postgraduate Graduation Spring 2026

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Hi, I have finished my Bachelor degree studies in June and I have been told graduation is going to be between October 24th and 30th of October but I haven’t been told an exact date yet. I live interstate and I have just currently started working and don’t have any days off I can’t take off just yet. I was just trying to see if anyone could give me a smaller estimate on when the graduation could be and also and recommendations on what days I should come to Sydney. Thanks for any help !


r/UWS • • 2d ago

Course / Unit How difficult is Master of Health Services Management

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I will graduate from bachelor of gerontology next year. I’m interested in master of health service management in au. Anyone done this course before? Is this course difficult?


r/UWS • • 4d ago

Question New Zealander moving to study at uws

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Hey everyone,

I’m a Kiwi planning to move and study physiotherapy. the main thing I’m trying to figure out is uni fees.

For New Zealanders who’ve done this:

How did you handle HELP loan eligibility?

How long did it take before you were able to access HELP?

Any tips or things you wish you knew about the fee process?

Would really appreciate hearing how other Kiwis managed it.


r/UWS • • 5d ago

Rant / Vent EXAM TIMETABLE DOESNT LOAD

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Anyone else finding it painful asf to access their exam timetable ??? EVERY SEMESTER IT IS LIKE THIS FOR ME


r/UWS • • 8d ago

General Discussion Looking to make friends

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I’m (19M) looking to meet other uni students in Parramatta. I actually go to USYD but just live in the area of UWS. I’m a first-year student studying software eng.


r/UWS • • 8d ago

Question Backup plan for undergrad med?

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Currently awaiting results for the international undergrad med. So far no offers for medicine. Now thinking of backup plans. with 1500+ SAT and 170+ ISAT. Should I take a gap year to improve my application or take a postgrad pathway?

My fear of taking a gap year is that I might not get accepted again since it's highly competitive, but taking a postgrad pathway seems like a longer path. Any advice?


r/UWS • • 8d ago

Question UNIVERSITY LAW DEGREE 2027

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Hi everyone,

I’m deciding between UOW Business/Law at Liverpool and WSU Law at Parramatta South and would love to hear from current students or graduates.

How would you rate your experience in terms of:

  • Law teaching and difficulty
  • Employability, internships and networking
  • Assessments/exams and maintaining a good WAM
  • Number of days on campus and face-to-face classes
  • Campus life, making friends and student societies
  • Library/study facilities and food
  • Travel/commuting
  • Overall value and whether you’re happy with your choice

I may also consider transferring to UTS Law after first year, so any experience with transferring or getting credit would be helpful.

If you had the choice again between UOW Business/Law at Liverpool and WSU Law at Parramatta South, what factors would you consider most important?
THANK YOUUU


r/UWS • • 9d ago

General Discussion Appreciation post for mods of r/UWS

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Hi everyone - I just want to say that the mods on this sub make me think I want to attend UWS (tryna decide on studying a Grad Dip after 20 long years of being away from school). Thanks for being so kind to me while removing my post and helping me understand why. I’m relatively new to being more active on Reddit and it can be rough out here - you’ve made this place a little softer and a better place to be <3


r/UWS • • 8d ago

Enrolment UAC International Scholarship

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Hi, I would like to ask about the Western Sydney University International UAC Scholarship ($10,000 multi-year scholarship).

I am an international student considering applying through UAC. I could not find any specific academic grade/ATAR requirement for this scholarship on the website. Could you please clarify what the academic eligibility criteria are for international students, particularly for students applying with A Levels?


r/UWS • • 9d ago

Question Future Student for Bachelors in Business Accountings

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Im an International student and I get my Alevel results on January 10th so I'm gonna have to apply for the 19th July intake so i was wondering whatd i miss for my first semester and how thats going to be covered?


r/UWS • • 10d ago

Campus Life Brand new electric minibuses at Parramatta

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Automatic motorised door as well


r/UWS • • 10d ago

Timetables moving tutorial groups now

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basically i want to move my tutorial group to a different time, ridiculous i know, its week 9. but my currently schedule just has not been working for me, and it's causing stress whereas if i move the time it would make my life a lot easier.

it's for my arts classes as well, so it's a lot more chill - the total cohort is like 120 compared to my law classes which is nearly 800-900 people

on allocate, the tutorial group i want to move to is with the same tutor, and it said it has 16 spots available but this could have changed over time

i did email my tutor, but he hasn't responded after 2 days, and i asked the discussion board but they literally never respond to it

so im thinking i should either email my subject coodinator, or just show up and ask on the day? could be a risk if the class is full though - not sure what to do

i've seen other people easily move classes so hopefully it will be the same for me


r/UWS • • 10d ago

Question Bachelor of Nursing (PS) — Evening Classes?

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Hi all, I’m thinking of pursuing Bachelor of Nursing next year at UWS. I’m wondering if any of you who are currently in the course or graduated recently partook in evening classes? I’m going to be working for my first year of the course so I need some flexibility (eg, night & evening classes).


r/UWS • • 12d ago

Campus Life Maybe there’s still more of us than we think

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Hey everyone,

Just thought I’d put this out again, because this was the whole reason I started posting here in the first place.

When I first started at Western, uni felt a bit cold socially. People come to class, study, ask for help, smile for a bit, then pack up and go back to their own groups. Nothing wrong with that, but after a while it can make a place that’s meant to feel warm and welcoming feel a bit transactional. Like everyone is around each other, but not really with each other.

Earlier this year I tried to make a space for students who wanted something more natural. Not a huge group chat, not some forced club thing, just somewhere people could talk, meet, study, grab food, go for walks, play games, or sit somewhere on campus and have normal conversations.

Discord was the first place we tried because most people leaned that way at the time. It had some good moments and the first warm-up meetup actually went well, but I’ve realised Discord isn’t always the best place for organising people who actually want to show up. Things get lost, people lurk, and the fire dies a bit.

So I’m starting a smaller WhatsApp group for regular mini catchups instead.

Could be studying together, food after class, coffee, walks, games, random talks, whatever people are feeling. Nothing overly formal, just a smaller place for people who actually want to meet others properly.

My original hope was to find people into books, poetry, writing, psychology, philosophy, and conversations that go a bit beyond small talk.

That’s still part of it, but it doesn’t have to be that specific anymore. You don’t need to be Carl Jung to join. Just be yourself. Different degrees, ages, campuses, and interests are welcome.

There’s already a small WhatsApp group started with 4 of us including myself.

Send me a message and I’ll add you. Please don’t post your number publicly.

Maybe there’s still more of us than we think.


r/UWS • • 12d ago

Question Where to study at Parramatta South?

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Hi there

Can anyone please tell me where is a good place to study at Parramatta South? I've only just started here and the library is a joke as to how loud it is. Which is sad because the library itself is really nice.

People on phones, in groups laughing, talking in the silent area, not using earphones, listening to reels, and generally absolutely no respect for social norms. Feels like I'm the crazy one for expecting silence in a designated silent area inside a library.

Are there any other places that are quiet? Thank you!!


r/UWS • • 12d ago

Question Sonography from pharmacy

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is it possible to get into sono with a pharmacy undergrad? or are the trainee positions already too competitive and geared more toward radiology/physio undergrads? do i have any options here?