Established in 1989, the Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Penrith (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Australian higher education organization a non-selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.