Established in 1989, 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 the following locations: Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large coeducational Australian higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. 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.