The University of Western Australia
Upcoming Intake
Feb 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 35,900 AUD
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Highlights
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university situated in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 1911, it is one of the most prestigious universities in Australia.
Recognised internationally for its exceptional learning, research and faculties, it is also one of the oldest universities in Australia. UWA holds a five-star rating for teaching quality, facilitating meaningful teaching, learning and research in the Good Universities Guide, so graduates from this acknowledged university have the best possible chance of future success.
Other notable amenities include the UWA Aquatic Centre or the John de Laeter Centre for Mass Spectrometry.
The University of Western Australia has a variety of accommodation options for students. UWA houses 5 residential colleges that are located just opposite the main campus and a short walk from all other areas of the university. Colloquially called College Row, students benefit from wi-fi, a community feel, modern amenities, all meals included and a high quality of life.
UWA is partnered with MyStay International and Australian Homestay Network (AHN) to offer UWA Hosted Accommodation with a local Perth family. AHN provides host background checks, airport transfers, 24/7 professionally staffed emergency support, and much more. Students might also choose to live off-campus or in the city of Perth with friends or family members.
Students can be assured of the quality of the facilities at this prestigious university, with sports facilities so students can stay active such as the UWA Sports Park.
UWA houses first-rate lecture theaters, laboratories and places of learning like the Reid and Science libraries that are packed with information for students to enjoy.
More than 25,000 students find a home on the main campus, with more than 4,000 international students coming from 100 countries to study here.
There are over 160 student clubs and societies to join, including Australia's most active Student Guild for students who want to make their voice heard. UWA sport opportunities are surplus, with a fully kitted out gym, the chance to play sports for your college and the UWA Aquatic Centre offering swimming lessons, competition training, aquatics sports and events. There are also cafes, shops, pharmacies and more essential shops around campus for easy access.
Campuses
Perth has some of the lowest accommodation and living costs out of all the Australian cities. It also offers a multicultural environment where people come together to enjoy the local beaches, restaurants, bars and cultural hubs. Northbridge has boutiques, contemporary art galleries, and Asian eateries while Kings Park is free. Perth is known for being sunny and sunshine is great for enhancing wellbeing, in keeping with the laid back lifestyle found in this Australian city.
The Economist Intelligence Unit called it one of the world's most livable cities. In fact, Rottnest Island is situated here, and its nickname is 'heaven on earth'.
Ranking
by QS
77
by THE
143
FAQs
UWA offers a variety of International Student Scholarships. The Global Excellence Scholarship is offered to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students whereas the Global Sporting Excellence Scholarship is utilized by high-performing coaches, athletes and officials from around the world.
The UWA International Student Award empowers more students from different nationalities to study at the lauded institution. There is also the UWA MBA Full Time International Achievement Scholarship, UWA International Postgraduate Research Scholarships, and Forrest Research Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships available.
