THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established in 1911 as the State’s first university. It was also the first free university in the British Empire, actively promoting equal access to tertiary education for all social classes.
More than 100 years later, the University is now home to four faculties, their attendant schools, and many research institutions and centres, all of which celebrated the University’s Centenary in 2013. UWA also entered the internationally recognised Academic Ranking of World Universities’ Top 100 listing, continuing to set the standard for other Western Australian universities to follow in terms of recognition for its achievements nationally and internationally
• The Western Australian economy is currently the powerhouse of the national economy. For 100 years, the strategic teaching and research priorities of The University of Western Australia have been aligned with the needs of the state, supporting economic and social development.
• In 2010, an independent study of the value of The University of Western Australia to the state economy – undertaken by ACIL-Tasman – estimated that in the next 40 years, UWA would contribute more than $60 billion dollars value to the Western Australian community through its research programs, educational functions, capabilities, relationships and investments.
• Behind every leading economy there is a leading university.
REPUTATION & RANKING
UWA is proud to rank 86 in the Top 100 Universities around the world (QS 2020). Our reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research makes UWA competitive in a wide range of subjects.
The University’s mission is to provide world-class education, research and community engagement for the advancement of the prosperity and welfare of our communities. Our vision is to create the next generation of global leaders through experience-rich education and world- leading, trustworthy research.
• Since 2012, UWA has appeared in the top 100 universities in Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s internationally recognised Academic Ranking of World Universities and consistently appears in the top 1% of universities as judged in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS rankings.
• In the Good Universities Guide 2019 – the foremost non-government ranking of Australian universities – UWA scored five-star rankings in student demand, Student: Teacher Ratio and Student Retention.
• Earth and Marine Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry, Anatomy and Physiology, Mineral and Mining Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering and Sports-Related subjects have been ranked in the world’s top 50 in 2019 according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
• UWA is ranked 1st in Australia and in the world’s top 50 for Biological Sciences, Environmental Science and Engineering, Marine/ Ocean Engineering and Agricultural Sciences by the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019.
• UWA is also ranked 8th in the world for Clinical Medicine and ranks in the world’s top 50 for Ecology, Mineral and Mining Engineering and Oceanography by the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019.
ACCOMMODATION
Our Guaranteed Accommodation Offer means you can pick any of these options :
- St. Catherine’s College
- St. George’s College
- St. Thomas More College
- Trinity Residential College
- University Hall
- Apartment –style Housing UWA endorsed Property
- Crawley Village
- Perth CBD
TUITION FEES
UNDERGRADUATE
- Arts 31,100 $
- Bio-Medical 39,000 $
- Commerce 37,300 $
- Design 36,700 $
- Engineering 39,700$
- Environmental 39,000$
- Pharmaceutical 39,000 $
POSTGRADUATE
- Economics 39,300 $
- Biotechnology 39,300 $
- Data Science 38,300$
- MBA 49,000 $
- Engineering 39,800 $
LIVING IN PERTH
Perth is a popular destination for international students as it offers a study environment that shares the same time zone with 60 per cent of the world’s population. It is also only a few hours’ flight time to several Asian cities, making it easy to keep in touch with family and friends. Perth is also the first and only city in Australia to offer free public WiFi in the CBD – a great way to network while out and about.
Adjacent to the Swan River, our Perth campus is among the most picturesque in Australia with iconic sandstone buildings sitting among heritage-listed gardens. We’re just 10 minutes from Perth’s main shopping and business district and close to many of the city’s stunning beaches.
On campus, you’ll have an array of essential amenities to enjoy, including cafés, libraries, bookshops, a vibrant cultural precinct and tonnes of clubs and societies to join and experience student life to its fullest. Our supportive Student Guild means you can try your hand at volunteering, get independent advice on a range of matters or attend one of the many varied events on and off campus.
FACULTIES & SCHOOLS
- Arts, Business Law & Education
- Engineering & Mathematical Sciences
- Science
- Health & Medical Sciences
- School of Indigenous Studies
- Graduate Research School
CAMPUSES
- CRAWLEY CAMPUS
- UWA CLAREMONT
- UWA ALBANY
