Living and studying in Australia
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UWS has a rich culturally and linguistically diverse student population. We have a large number of international students and students who have recently migrated to Australia.
Adjusting to life and study in Australia may be challenging and mean having to make some changes to your life. This may also include changes to the way you study as well as having to study in a different language.
The information on this site will help you face the challenge and improve your university experience.
Useful publications
UWS provides a range of brochures with helpful information about the University and some of the key areas and processes. One that you might find particularly helpful is the ‘Hints and tips for starting out at UWS’ booklet. This booklet and other brochures are available free from any Student Central.
Cultural diversity in Australia
Australia is a multicultural country. The latest census information shows that one in four Australians were born overseas. Australians are generally open to learning about and accepting new and different cultures into their own and a wide variety of cultural events are celebrated each year.
Cultural diversity at UWS
The interactive map below shows students studying at each UWS campus by their country of origin. Just click on the blue marker for each campus to have a look at the diverse student population of UWS.
View Cultural groups by UWS campus in a larger map
Related links
- Diversity calendar
- Living in Australia (opens in a new window)
- Study in Australia (opens in a new window)
- Resources for refugees (opens in a new window)
- Understanding culture shock (opens in a new window)
- Mutliculturalism, racism and prejudice (opens in a new window)
- Knight review of the student visa program (opens in a new window)
- Australia's multicultral policy (opens in a new window)
- Transcultural Mental Health Centre (opens in a new window)
Information for staff
Information for UWS staff on how to best support a diverse range of students is available on the staff webpage [staff login required].
