Study Abroad STUDY IN SYDNEY Image credit: Tourism NSW A thriving metropolis of almost five million people with a third of its population born overseas, Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. STUDY ABROAD STUDY IN SYDNEY, SEE AUSTRALIA Sydney is one of the most FOOD CLIMATE liveable and picturesque global The people of Sydney, known as Sydney’s climate is comfortable and cities. With the world’s largest “Sydneysiders”, trace their collective temperate year round; summer is from natural harbour, 100 kilometres heritage back to more than 170 countries. December to February, while autumn is The city offers a taste of global cuisine March to May, winter June to August, and of coastline and beaches to through thousands of cafes and spring September to November. Generally, explore, and an abundance of restaurants; from food trucks to five star January and February are warm, while cultural activities year round, eateries run by some of the world’s most winters are mild. it’s no wonder that Australia’s feted chefs. Fresh, reasonably-priced, Average temperature (low-high): largest city is consistently locally-grown produce, meat and seafood is also available year round from groceries ranked internationally as one of and markets. SUMMER: December – February the top 12 urban centres to visit 18–29 degrees Celsius or live in. CULTURE If you love shopping, you’ll find Australian AUTUMN: March – May LANDMARKS designers and global fashion brands in 11–24 degrees Celsius Some of the most famous Australian boutiques, large shopping malls or at street landmarks are here, including the Sydney markets across the city. You also won’t WINTER: June – August Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, want to miss the year-round art, music, 9–17 degrees Celsius Bondi Beach and the Blue Mountains. food, theatre, film and design festivals that Australia is also the proud home of the put Sydney on the world cultural map. September – November oldest living culture on earth. Indigenous SPRING: 11–24 degrees Celsius Australians trace their history back 50,000 Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, the years and living in Sydney, you can glimpse Australian Museum, the Art Gallery of New their culture through their art, music, South Wales, the Sydney Aquarium and BUSINESS dance, stories and historic sites. Taronga Zoo are all world-class attractions. The city is also home to the Sydney Theatre As Australia’s business capital, Sydney is With its cobblestone streets and historic Company, the Sydney Dance Company and where you’ll find the head offices of more sandstone buildings - interspersed Opera Australia, as well as many other arts multinational companies and banks than with contemporary galleries, museums, organisations. anywhere else in the country and as a restaurants, pubs and clubs, The Rocks and modern, metropolitan city, it’s the gateway the area near Circular Quay are windows OUTDOORS to the Asia Pacific and an ideal place to do on Australia’s European history that began business. with the landing of the First Fleet in 1788. A visit to Sydney is incomplete without enjoying the outdoor activities the city has TRAVEL CENTRE Today, Sydney is a thriving metropolis to offer. Learn how to surf, paddle board of almost five million people with a third or snorkel off the many ocean or harbour With the country’s biggest airport, and as of its population born overseas, making beaches. Head off on a walk, cycle or jog in the centre of many bus and train transport it one of the most multicultural cities in one of the many city or coastal parks where hubs, Sydney is well-suited as a base to the world. It sprawls across 2,200 square you might stop for a picnic or barbecue to visit the rest of Australia. Take a weekend kilometres and 600 suburbs. With world- enjoy the view and the abundant bird life. to shop in Melbourne, visit Canberra – the class opportunities to learn skills and gain country’s capital for the annual tulip festival new experiences, such as climbing over the Floriade, or make a longer trip to the Great Sydney Harbour Bridge, skydiving or scuba Barrier Reef in Queensland or even Kakadu diving, studying in Australia could change in the Top End of northern Australia. your life. 4 Western Sydney University Image credit: RA Stanley LandscapeSTUDY Photography ABROAD westernsydney.edu.au 5 STUDYParramatta ABROAD (South) campus WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 6 Western Sydney University STUDY ABROAD At Western Sydney University, we value academic excellence and integrity. We are student-centred, research-led and committed to making a positive impact on all communities we engage with, locally, nationally and internationally. westernsydney.edu.au 7 STUDY ABROAD 8 Western Sydney University STUDY ABROAD WHY STUDY AT WESTERN SYDNEY? At Western Sydney University, REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE PART OF A COMMUNITY we value academic excellence Ranked amongst the top three per cent of As a Western Sydney University student, and integrity. We are student- universities worldwide by the Times Higher you’ll become part of a dynamic community centred, research-led and Education World University Rankings, with opportunities to immerse yourself at Western Sydney University, we value in numerous cultural, course-related committed to making a positive academic excellence and integrity. We and sporting activities. Why not join the impact on all communities we are student-centred, research-led and University’s clubs and associations to meet engage with, locally, nationally committed to making a positive impact on all others who share your interests? and internationally. communities we engage with – at a regional, national and international level. SUPPORTING YOU LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S Australia’s national assessment of research Western Sydney University is right behind FASTEST GROWING REGIONS quality, Excellence in Research Australia you to ensure you reach your academic Western Sydney University has five campuses (ERA), rates four fifths of Western Sydney’s goals. Our services include advice on learning hosting the study abroad program located research disciplines at above or well above skills, counselling,financial assistance, health, in Greater Western Sydney, Australia’s third world standard. It’s ranked the second best accommodation and disability support. largest and fastest growing regional economy. university for research collaboration in With world-class research and teaching across Australia. In addition, as a Study Abroad student you 100 study areas and expanding international enjoy special perks, including a free airport service if you’re staying on-campus, a tailored recognition, the University’s 44,000 PREPARING YOU FOR THE WORLD students are well-positioned to succeed in an orientation program and a dedicated program increasingly connected world. Through our strong ties to local business, of social events. Peer Assisted Study Sessions industry and community leadership, we create (PASS) are free student-run study groups, to Located in the geographical centre of relevant course content that ensures our help you understand course content, develop Australia’s most populous area, enjoying close students are career-ready, meet employers’ study strategies and meet fellow students. proximity to the Blue Mountains to the west, needs and prepared for jobs of the future. and 100 kilometres of coastline and beaches to the east, Western Sydney is immersed CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT in a cosmopolitan culture that welcomes Each campus has its different characteristics international students to live and attend but all are inclusive and multicultural. On- university. campus facilities include state-of-the-art research and clinical facilities, libraries, computer laboratories, innovative social learning spaces, wireless internet, cafes, bars, gyms, sporting grounds, tennis courts, and open space to study or just relax. westernsydney.edu.au 9 STUDY ABROAD ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION Western Sydney University FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES offers high quality, fully- Most Western Sydney University Villages furnished, self-catered include: STUDENT CENTRAL accommodation for Study ≥ Student lounge with communal kitchen Student Central is your first point of contact Abroad students on all ≥ TV lounge for information, forms, advice and referrals campuses in their Western ≥ Computer and study rooms to other services. All Study Abroad students Sydney University Villages. ≥ BBQ area have a dedicated Student Enquiry and ≥ Laundry Information Services International Liaison ≥ Free internet Officer who helps with enquiries such as Living on campus enables student visas, overseas student health cover, students to make friends with Many also have a range of sports facilities enrolment, admission and the provision and Australians and students from such as a swimming pool, table tennis or pool lodgement of forms. other countries, and better tables. experience everything the STUDENT WELFARE University offers. You’ll save TYPES OF ROOMS The Student Welfare Service provides money and time on transport, Study Abroad students can choose from welfare support to all Study Abroad students as you can simply walk to your a number of room options. These include on all campuses. Professionally-trained lectures or jump on a free a private studio or apartment, or a villa or staff offer advice on financial assistance, townhouse where you have a private bedroom accommodation, health-related issues and shuttle bus. and share the kitchen, lounge and toilet/ student advocacy needs. They will also offer shower with other students. information and advice about your study options, such as reduced study load. The Service regularly organises information SECURITY AND SUPPORT sessions and workshops. Western Sydney University Villages provides 24-hour support for residents, with a STUDY SUPPORT dedicated team of Resident Assistants trained in first aid, crisis management and dealing Western Sydney University offers a range of with personal issues, as well as an evening support programs across its campuses such duty manager and nightly security patrols. All as: individual bedrooms and common areas are accessible only by electronic swipe card.